Teaching Paper: Volunteer Management Resources – Curated Tools for Enhancing Volunteer Programs
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-rt-on-vl-tp-03
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About the Article
Effective volunteer management requires ongoing learning and access to authoritative resources that inform best practices, enhance program design, and support volunteer engagement. This Teaching Paper provides a curated list of books, scholarly articles, and online platforms that serve as essential tools for volunteer managers and coordinators. Resources cover topics including volunteer motivation, retention strategies, engagement techniques, and program evaluation. Each resource is accompanied by a practical note on how it can be applied in real-world organizational settings. By systematically integrating these resources into professional development and organizational practices, non-profit managers can strengthen volunteer programs, improve volunteer satisfaction, and ensure evidence-based decision-making. A case study illustrates the application of selected resources in a mid-sized non-profit organization seeking to improve volunteer retention and engagement.
Key Topics
- Volunteer management
- Volunteer retention
- Engagement strategies
- Professional development
- Resource curation
- Program improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Volunteer Management Resources – Curated Tools for Enhancing Volunteer Programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-rt-on-vl-tp-03
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