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This is the master database of all items in the Archive, including the books, journal articles and Timeline items referenced elsewhere on this website. This database is searchable by title, author, type, and topic. Special tags also exist for Research, Non-US/International items, and documents specifically related to the history of the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). All PDF documents may be downloaded for free. If you identify errors, please contact us immediately so we can make the necessary corrections.
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1970's | Bridging the Gap Between Church and Community |
VMA Associate | Marlene Wilson | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1985 | Building Your Leadership Power |
Voluntary Action Leadership, Fall 1985 | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1983 | Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Marlene Wilson |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | ||
1972 | Excerpted Presentations from the Volunteer Management Certificate Program at University of Colorado This video was filmed on the 25th anniversary of the UC Volunteer Management Certificate program, founded in 1972 by Marlene Wilson. It provides a rare opportunity to see and hear 10 of the well-known trainers and thought leaders of the 20th century: Marlene Wilson, Mike King, Jane Justis, Betty Stallings, Marilyn MacKenzie, Violet Malone, Elaine Yarborough, Mike Murray, Donna Ewey, and Arlene Schindler. Each presentation addresses one of the elements of volunteer management practice, including Recruitment, Interviewing, Conflict Management, Training and Recognition. This timeless content remains relevant and inspiring for both new leaders of volunteer engagement and those with more experience in the field. |
UC Volunteer Management Certificate program | Marlene Wilson, Betty Stallings, Jane Leighty Justis, Marilyn MacKenzie, Arlene K. Schindler | Videos | ||
1983 | How to Mobilize Church Volunteers This book for churches points out common problems congregations face when it comes to member involvement and service, establishes management principles, answers questions, and offers a plan to turn the volunteer challenge into a reality. It's written from a Christian perspective. |
Augsburg Publishing House | Marlene Wilson | Book | Download | |
1980 | Impacting the Future: Are We Ready for the Eighties? |
Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1978 | Interviewing and Placing Book excerpt |
The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs | Marlene Wilson | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1999 | Listening To Today: Envisioning Tomorrow |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1993 | Mobilizing Church Volunteers |
Conference handouts, received February 1993 | Marlene Wilson | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1992 | Our Profession at a Crossroads |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1994 | Polishing the Potential of Volunteer/Staff Teams |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1974 | Profile of Volunteer-Staff Characteristics |
Marlene Wilson | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | ||
1981 | Reversing the Resistance of Staff to Volunteers |
Voluntary Action Leadership, Spring 1981 | Marlene Wilson, Kathy Brown, Laurie Bernhardt | Article | Download | |
1981 | Survival Skills for Managers |
Volunteer Management Associates | Marlene Wilson | Book | Download | |
1976 | The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs A landmark book on the application of management principles to administration of volunteer programs. |
Volunteer Management Associates | Marlene Wilson | Book | Download | |
1984 | The New Frontier: Volunteer Management Training |
Training and Development Journal, July 1984 | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1981-82 | The Strategy Exchange |
The Journal of Volunteer Administration, Winter 1982-3 | Susan J. Ellis, Ivan H. Scheier, Eva Schindler-Rainman, Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1984 | The Waking of a Giant: Church-Related Volunteerism |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
2008 | Visionary Leadership in Volunteer Programs: Insight and Inspiration from the Speeches of Marlene Wilson Marlene Wilson moves from the hows to the whys of leading volunteer programs. She urges all who lead volunteers to move beyond thinking of themselves as managers to thinking of themselves as leaders—those who develop vision for volunteer programs and impart that vision throughout an organization. Includes16 of her most popular presentations from 1974 to 1999. |
Energize | Marlene Wilson | Book | Download | |
1985 | Volunteerism in a World Turned Upside Down and Going Round and Round |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Marlene Wilson | Article | Download | |
1990 | You Can Make a Difference: Helping Yourself and Others Through Volunteering Back cover: Why do people volunteer? People help other people because they have learned one of life's great secrets: help one other person and you will also help yourself and your community. You Can Make a Difference is a celebration of the spirit of giving and a guide for those who want to take a step toward a more fulfilling life. |
Volunteer Management Associates | Marlene Wilson | Book | Download |