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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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2009 | "A New Era of Responsibility": An Open Letter toPresident Obama |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1997 | "Full Circle" Volunteering |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2006 | "I Don't Have Time" |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2001 | "Youth Involvement" in Our Field |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2010 | (Help!) I-Don't-Have-Enough-Time Guide to Volunteer Management, The Presents a step-by-step framework for creating a team approach to volunteer management, includes how to map the boundaries of the leader's job and clarify expectations, find administrative volunteers and put them to work in vital ways, and share ownership and the work of the volunteer involvement with everyone in your organization. Includes an appendix of electronic volunteerism resources and a detailed task analysis of what it takes to lead volunteer involvement successfully. Paperback/Kindle version is available for a cost on Amazon: US | UK |
Energize, Inc. | Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell, Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
1992 | 1992 Keynote, NY Conference of Volunteer Leaders [Video] In this 27 minute speech Ellis clearly describes how the image and vocabulary related to volunteering has changed historically -- and is still changing in the 1990's. Sprinkled with bits of humor and her signature provocative style, the overarching points articulated by Ellis are still relevant to our field in the 21st century. |
NY Conference | Susan J. Ellis | |||
2007 | A Board's Business: Training and leadership of your most vital volunteers |
The NonProfit Times, June 2007 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2006 | A Call to Action on Behalf of Our Profession |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1983 | A Few Tips on Motivating People to Volunteer |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2004 | A Great New Report to Praise, Criticize, and Use |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1977 | A Proposal for Five Additional Goals after the Summit |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2000 | A Proposal for IYV2001: The Look Back to Look Ahead Project |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2002 | A Utopian View of Volunteerism Professional Organizations |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2001 | A Volunteerism Perspective on the Days after the 11th of September |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1979 | Accountability: Food for Thought |
Energize, Inc., Philadelphia, PA | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2007 | Address It WWV: An update on technology and volunteers |
The NonProfit Times, May 2007 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
Advisory Volunteers |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
2001 | Advocacy for Volunteer Involvement: The Role of Funders |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1977 | Agency Volunteer Directors Voice Issues, Concerns, New Project Ideas |
SYNERGIST, Winter 1977 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1998 | An Internet Dialogue: Mandatory Student Service, Court-Ordered Volunteering, and Service Learning |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2004 | Applied Futurism: Putting Trends to Work Today |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1995 | Are You Managing Volunteers as a Part-Time Responsibility? |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis, Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1993 | Are You Using Volunteers Effectively? |
The NonProfit Times, May 1993 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1992 | Association Community Service...An Exchange of Benefits |
Society News, Pennsylvania Society of Association Executives, Vol. 14, No. 3, June 1992 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1985 | Assuring Teamwork Between Volunteers and Salaried Staff: The Vital Key to Success |
Delaware Valley EXCHANGE, Spring 1985 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1998 | Attracting and Keeping the Best Volunteers This video was made by the Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations, a national distance learning program. It begins with Ellis quickly reviewing some content from an earlier “Part 1” video, and then moves into a comprehensive presentation on how to recruit and retain volunteers. Later in the video, questions are submitted from the audience (via phone calls & written format) to which Ellis provides specific practical responses. This is where a lot of the value lies! Length: 1 hour 40 minutes |
Learning Institute | Susan J. Ellis | Videos | ||
Barriers to Volunteering: Hidden Messages in Your Recruitment |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
1983 | Barter and Collaboration: Expanding Our Horizons |
Journal of Volunteer Administration | Susan J. Ellis | Article | ||
2003 | Beyond Common Sense: Volunteer Management as a Specialty |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2010 | Beyond Lip Service: 10 indicators of true commitment to volunteers |
The NonProfit Times, April 2010 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2007 | Boards of Directors: Governing at a Distance? |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2001 | Brain Picking: Thinking about an advisory committee |
The NonProfit Times, May 2001 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1997 | Broadening the Membership Base of Your DOVIA |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1996 | Budget Cutting and Volunteers |
The NonProfit Times, January 1996 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2007 | By the Numbers: What donors can learn from volunteer statistics |
The NonProfit Times, September 2007 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2005 | By the People: A History of Americans as Volunteers, New Century Edition By the People remains the only book available presenting the full scope and depth of volunteer activity throughout three centuries of American history. Originally published in 1978, Susan Ellis and Katie Campbell reissued this revised New Century Edition in 2005. The book challenges misunderstandings about the role of volunteers and illuminates the impact of volunteers throughout history. |
Energize | Susan J. Ellis, Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell | Book | Download | |
2008 | California Governor "Pumps Up" Volunteering |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2003 | Capacity Building in the Digital Age through Volunteer Involvement |
WorldWide Volunteer, December 14, 2003 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1994 | Challenges to Volunteerism In this video Ellis delivers a classic keynote speech at the Nebraska Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism. True to her unique style, she provides thought provoking insights into trends of the late 1990’s as well as what she predicts about future issues impacting the field – much of which is still relevant in the 21st century. |
Nebraska Governor's Conference on Volunteerisim | Susan J. Ellis | Videos | ||
2005 | Charity Burnout? How to Cope with the Impact of Mother Nature in 2005 |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2004 | Chicken or Egg: Why Are Our Professional Associations Weak? |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1984 | Children As Volunteers: Learning Early to be Contributors |
What's New in Home Economics, January 1984 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1984 | Children as volunteers: To serve is a chance to grow |
PTA Today, March 1984 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1991 | Children As Volunteers: Preparing for Community Service How to incorporate children into an adult volunteer program and find creative ways to use children's fresh perspectives. Includes examples of actual volunteer projects accomplished by youngsters, models of child-adult teams and tips on family volunteering. Learn how to recruit, train and design assignments for volunteers under the age of 14. |
Energize | Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell, Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
1983 | Children Should Be Seen AND Heard -- as Volunteers |
Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1983 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2002 | Church Puzzle Game An interactive group activity for religious leaders for analyzing how their congregations work, conducting an organizational analysis of their organization, and identifying areas that deserve further attention. Though The Church Puzzle Game uses the word ‘‘church” in its title and instructions, the content of the Game was written with the intention to help any faith community, religious body, or house of worship. |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
1989 | Colleagues: The Volunteer/Employee Relationship This is a training video professionally produced by Energize, Inc. and features Susan J. Ellis as presenter. Content focuses on how to establish teamwork between paid and unpaid workers. Ellis reviews the basic principles of supporting volunteers to get the work done and also benefit staff. The format also includes several scenarios demonstrating various types of volunteer/staff interaction – effective and not so effective! |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Videos | ||
Committee Leadership: 10 tips for getting the most |
The NonProfit Times, December 2004 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
2008 | Confidentiality and Other Objections to Volunteers |
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic | Susan J. Ellis | Article | ||
1994 | Considering the Board as Volunteers |
The NonProfit Times, March 1994 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download |