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Shocked by how bad volunteer management tools are. Tough problem, little $, and well-meaning but untalented dev shops.
mkuplens (Martin Kuplens-Ewart) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:32:33 -0000
Shocked by how bad volunteer management tools are. Tough problem, little $, and well-meaning but untalented dev shops.
iistl.org is seeking a volunteer to assist with a new client management database. Contact howellk @ iistl.org to get involved #stl
advantechmedia (Farzad W.) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:26:15 -0000
iistl.org is seeking a volunteer to assist with a new client management database. Contact howellk @ iistl.org to get involved #stl
@anthonymartinez volunteer bow hunts are actually a "dear management option" on the survey
Jordan_Stewart (Jordan Stewart) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:24:26 -0000
@anthonymartinez volunteer bow hunts are actually a "dear management option" on the survey
Chris Field is recruiting a volunteer PM for PMI UK International Project Management Day 2010 - see www.pmi.org.uk for more!
huttonshonley (Chris Field) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:16:33 -0000
Chris Field is recruiting a volunteer PM for PMI UK International Project Management Day 2010 - see www.pmi.org.uk for more!
How does Volunteer Maryland help nonprofits w/resource development, volunteer management, technology and more? http://bit.ly/6UDHvp
VolunteerHoward (Mickey Gomez) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:55:42 -0000
How does Volunteer Maryland help nonprofits w/resource development, volunteer management, technology and more? http://bit.ly/6UDHvp
is recruiting a volunteer PM for PMI UK International Project Management Day 2010 - see http://bit.ly/6CqqHx for more!
huttonshonley (Chris Field) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:41:56 -0000
is recruiting a volunteer PM for PMI UK International Project Management Day 2010 - see http://bit.ly/6CqqHx for more!
CyberVPM.com - Volunteer Program Management - Discussion group for volunteer managers. Resource section included. Operated by the Association for Volunteer Administration.
Meta Description: [ cybervpm: On line networking for professional managers of volunteer programs ]
Energize! - Features the work of Susan J. Ellis, author of From The Top Down. Specials: Hot Topic of the month; Information on connecting with other professionals; Interactive Electronic Journal
eVolunteerism - A web-based by-subscription journal offers information of the profession.
Institute for Volunteering Research - Aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering through research, training and education.
Meta Description: [ The
Institute for Volunteering Research aims to develop a knowledge and
understanding of volunteering ]
Join Hands Day - Information on national service day designed to bring youth and adults together to improve their communities through projects.
Merrill Associates - Information on consultant's services. Topic of the Month section addresses an industry-related subject. Trading Post section has templates and examples.
National Service Resources Center - A service of the Corporation for National and Community Service that provides Effective Practices articles on multiple subjects.
Meta Description: [ Quick links to effective practices on topics of interest to national and community service programs. ]
Out of the Woods Consulting - Facilitation and consulting services to help United States organizations employ the potential of their volunteers. List of services, contact and background information, description of the Policy Governance method.
OzVPM - Australasian Volunteer Program Management - Contains information and resources including monthly Hot Topics, award information, trainings and job listings in the Australasian region.
Tech Soup - Contains articles and forms for recruitment.
Meta Description: [ Whether you find your volunteer online, through a volunteer matching program, or by recruiting in your neighborhood, the relationship can be of lasting benefit to your organization. ]
The Virtual Volunteering Project - Assists in the development of activities that can be completed, in whole or in part, via the Internet. Information available to assist organizations in the development involving online volunteers. Provided by The University of Texas at Austin.
Volunteer Management Certificate Program - Online program at Washington State University.
Meta Description: [ Washington State University's Center for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE) is committed to providing certificate programs through online technologies. ]
Volunteer Management/Service Leadership Online Resources - Contains information on recruiting, recognizing and rewarding volunteers. Presented by ServiceLeader.org, a project of the Center for Volunteerism and Community Engagement.
Volunteer Today - Information for nonprofit, government or corporate program managers on building effective programs and industry.
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