Links of Interest
The following are links to articles, resources, conferences and information on volunteer and nonprofit management topics.
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VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION
AHVRP - The Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) is the premier professional membership society for healthcare volunteer services, retail operations and related support services disciplines. AHVRP provides education, recognition for personal and professional achievements, national networking as well as affiliation and collaboration with AHA on public policy and advocacy issues related to healthcare volunteer services and retail operations. www.ahvrp.org/ahvrp_app/index.jsp?SSO_COOKIE_ID=0a2f011430d97827646c30bd43aaa587f28209e6bcd6
Betty Stallings – Inspiring and empowering people to effectively attract and utilize volunteer and
financial donations to achieve their organization's mission. www.bettystallings.com
Charity Channel - Articles, resource guide, and weekly e-information about nonprofits and volunteering. http://charitychannel.com/
CAVS - Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services - CAVS status provides both internal and external rewards. CAVSs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of healthcare. And CAVS is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace. www.aha.org/aha/Certification-Center/CAVS/index.html
CVA - Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is the only international professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management. www.cvacert.org/
Energize Inc. - an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. If these words are in your vocabulary--community service, membership development, auxiliary, community organizing, service-learning, lay ministry, pro bono work, supporter, friends group, political activist, service club-- they can help!! Founded in 1977, Energize has assisted organizations of all types with their volunteer efforts--whether they are health and human service organizations, cultural arts groups, professional associations, or schools. www.energizeinc.com
Online/Virtual Volunteering - The premier resource for developing on line volunteer options. Information of all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers and volunteer management software. www.serviceleader.org/new/
Resource Center - The Corporation for National and Community Service provides online courses, articles and best practice information for volunteer managers and those interested in the profession. http://nationalserviceresources.org/topics/service-activities
Volunteer Today - Articles on a variety of volunteer management topics, posting of meetings and conferences, "Ask Connie" for feedback on your specific questions, and a bookstore. www.volunteertoday.com/
LEADERSHIP TIPS, TOOLS, TECHNIQUES
The Chronicle of Philanthropy - An online and newspaper publication dedicated to fundraisers. Contains listings of resources and available grants. http://philanthropy.com/
Hands on Network - the nation's two largest volunteer networks--the Points of Light Foundation and Hands on Network--combined forces to empower Americans to build a better wrold through volunteering. Hands On Network brings people together to strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer action. www.handsonnetwork.org/
Independent Sector - Independent Sector offers valuable insights from research. Provides great stats on volunteering and giving trends in the USA www.independentsector.org/
The Nonprofit Times - An online update of information and articles of interest to nonprofits. www.nptimes.com/
Points of Light Foundation - The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities. Through a variety of programs and services, the Foundation encourages people from all walks of life — businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults — to volunteer. www.pointsoflight.org/
Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers - supports volunteer organizations by providing educational opportunities, which enhance the delivery of healthcare services. Nearly 300 healthcare auxiliaries and volunteer groups in Texas make up TAHV membership. www.tahv.org
Texas Hospital Association - a nonprofit trade association representing more than 85 percent of Texas hospitals and health care systems. The Texas Hospital Association represents the interests of its member hospitals and health systems in both the legislative and regulatory arenas at the state and federal levels on key issues and supports their efforts to provide quality, cost-effective and accessible care. www.texashospitalsonline.org/
VolunteerMatch - a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. www.volunteermatch.org
Links provided by longandshortnonprofits.com
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