Energize Launches New Blog
on Volunteer
Management Books
JUNE 25, 2009 - Energize, Inc.,
a premier source of information and training on the effective engagement of
volunteers, launched the Energize Book Blog. The blog is
a new resource for sharing information about published resources (online or in
print) that focus specifically on managing volunteer programs and leading
volunteers more effectively.
The number of publications focused on volunteer engagement is growing each year,
yet finding a section of "volunteer management" books at your local bookstore
or library is still difficult. Even large online book venues categorize such
resources as "nonprofit" or "business" books. So getting recommendations for
good volunteer management materials relies on word-of-mouth. Energize's new Book Blog will provide that
forum.
Energize
bookstore manager, Lindsay Liprando explains, "A blog is a great way to share
timely information and get immediate feedback. As bookstore manager, I know
that leaders in the volunteer management trenches have opinions about what
books and resources are most helpful. This blog provides the opportunity for
individuals to share their thoughts and hear from others."
In addition
to colleagues posting comments, Energize plans to include the following
features:
- Interviews
with volunteerism authors - and a chance for readers to ask questions
- Recommendations
of books that will help with current trends in volunteerism
- Materials
written for wider audiences, but that have helped leaders of volunteers
strengthen their skills
- Other
features suggested by blog visitors over time
In the next post, author Steve McCurley will be
sharing his sage advice with a volunteer manager who's at a loss on how to
handle some problematic volunteer behavior. To read more great posts planned
for the coming weeks, be sure to visit the blog soon at http://www.energizeinc.com/blog/ ,
or sign up for the RSS feed at http://www.energizeinc.com/blog/feed/
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Energize, Inc., based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an international training,
consulting, and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. Founded in 1977,
Energize has assisted thousands of people representing hundreds of nonprofit
and government organizations, cultural arts groups, professional associations, corporations,
and schools. |
