Understanding Volunteer Management: Foundations, Practices, and Strategic Alignment
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.2025a02
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About the Article
This article examines the foundations and strategic alignment of volunteer management in non-profit organizations. It highlights how recruitment, training, recognition, and role clarity transform volunteer contributions into sustainable impact. Drawing on theory and practice, with case studies from Feeding America and the American Red Cross, the article emphasizes that volunteer management is not auxiliary but central to organizational effectiveness, civic engagement, and community trust.
Key Topics
- Conceptual foundations of volunteer management
- Strategic alignment of roles and mission
- Training, support, and recognition practices
- Case studies from Feeding America and the American Red Cross
- Volunteerism as a driver of civic engagement and social cohesion
Academic Value
The article contributes to scholarship by situating volunteer management within organizational theory and development practice. It bridges academic inquiry with practical approaches, offering both researchers and practitioners frameworks to maximize the mutual benefits of structured volunteer engagement.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding Volunteer Management: Foundations, Practices, and Strategic Alignment. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.2025a02
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