Resource Centre Materials
ASSOCIATION, INSTITUTIONS, ETC. - MANAGEMENT
Conrad, William R. Jr. - The New Effective Voluntary Board of Directors: What It Is and How It Works
Athens, OH: Swallow Press/ Ohio University Press, 2003
VC 658.422 CON
Covers all manner of organizations with voluntary boards of directors from the smallest social club to the largest organization.
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
Carver, John - Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations
San Francisco, Calif:: Jossey-Bass, 1991
VC 658. 422 CAR
Provides new information on corporate governance and policy development.
Johnstone, Ginette - Policy Development
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 2003
VC 658.422 Joh
Frederic L. Laughlin and Robert C. Andringa - Good Governance for Nonprofits: Developing Principles and Policies for an Effective Board.
New York: AMACOM, 2007
VC 658.422 LAU
Christie, Suzanne - Orientation for Boards
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, c2000
VC 658.048 CHR
Douglas, Rhona - Boards and Fund Raising
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, c2000
VC 658.048 DOU
Canadian Society of Association Executives - Board Governance Classics: A Compilation of Articles, Checklists, Tools and Templates
Toronto: CSAE, 2008
VC 658.422C9581 2008
Brown, Jim - The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence
San Francisco: Jossey- Bass, 2006
VC 658. 422B87717 2006
Dufresne Baker, Nicole- Financial Responsibilties of Boards. Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 1998
VC 658.15 DUF
Martin, Thelma- Evaluation Responsibilties of Boards. Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 2001
VC 658.422 MAR
Martin, Thelma- The Role of the Executive Director. Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 1999.
VC 658.048 MAR
Martin, Thelma- The Role of the President. Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 1998.
VC 658.048 MAR
McFarlane, Heather - Board Mentoring Handbook
Toronto: Maytree Foundation, c2007
VC 658.422 McFA
Dector, Ann - Diversity in Governance A Toolkit for Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards
Toronto: Maytree Foundation, c2007
VC 658.422 DIV
Pendgracs, Doreen. Before You Say Yes: A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards.
Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2010.
VC 658.048 PEN
BRANDING- MARKETING
Checco, Larry - Branding for Success: A Roadmap for Raising the Visibility and Value of your Nonprofit Organization
Victoria, BC : Trafford, c2005
VC 658.827
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES- CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS- CANADA
Hall, Michael H. et al - Corporate Community Investment Practices, Motivations and Challenges: Findings from the Canada Survey of Business Contributions to Community
Toronto: Imagine Canada, 2008
VC 361.7650971 H17831
CHARITABLE USES, TRUSTS, AND FOUNDATIONS- CANADA
Lasby, David and David McIver - Where Canadians Donate: Donating by Type of Organization
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004
VC 361.70971 LAS
CHARITIES - CANADA - DIRECTORIES
The Canadian Book of Charities: The Guide to Intelligent Giving (23rd edition)
Toronto, ON: Mavora Publication, 2003
VC 361.70971 CAN
A listing of Canadian charitable organizations alphabetically, by subject and region
cHARITIES- CANADA- CASE STUDIES
Sperling, Julie - Philanthropic Success Stories in Canada
Toronto: Imagine Canada, 2007
VC 361.7630971 SPE
CHARITIES- FINANCE
Andy Robinson - Big Gifts for Small Groups: A Board Member's 1-Hour Guide to Securing Gifts of $500- $5000
Medfield, MA: Emerson and Church Publishing, 2006
VC 361.76320681 ROB
CHILD VOLUNTEERS
Ellis, Susan J - Children as volunteers: preparing for community service
Philadephia: Energize: , 2003
VC 361.37083 ELL 2003
COMMITTEES- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC
Holstein, Signe - Guide to Effective Committees for Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations
Toronto: Canadian Society of Association Executives, 2007
VC 658.456 H757
Johnstone, Ginette - Chairing a Committee: A Practical Guide
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1994
VC 658.456 JOH 1994
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES- STANDARDS
Alliance of Information and Referral Systems - Standards for Professional Information and Referral
Fairfax, VA: Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), 2005
VC 025. 063 STA 2005
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION- CANADA
Born, Paul - Community Conversations: Mobilizing the Ideas, Skills and Passion of Community Organizations, Governments, Businesses, and People
Toronto: BPS Books, 2008
VC 307.14B7361 2008
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Gill, Mel D. - Governing for Results: A Directors Guide to Good Governance
Victoria B.C.: Trafford, 2005
VC 658.422 GIL
Chait, Richard - Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards
Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2005
VC 658.422C4351 2005
Koff, Sondra Z. - Citizen Participation in Non Profit Government.
New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers, 2009
VC 658.422 KOF
CORPORATIONS- CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Rubenstein, Doris. The Good Corporate Citizen: A Practical Guide.
Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
VC 658.408 RUB
cORPORATION - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - CANADA
Seel, Keith and Hollie Zurro - Volunteers at Work: How Canadian Businesses Encourage and Support Volunteerism
Canada: Volunteer Canada and Imagine, 2001
VC 361.7650971 SEE
Description of businesses that support and encourage volunteerism among their employees
CORPORATIONS- SOCIAL ASPECTS
Hall, Michael H. - Business Contributions to Canadian Communities Findings from a qualitative study of current practices
Toronto : Imagine Canada, 2007
VC 361.7650971 HAL
DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING
Warwick, Mal - How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters
San Francisco: Josey Bass, 2001
VC 658.15224 WAR 2001
DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING- UNITED STATES
Hart, Benjamin - Fund Your Cause with Direct Mail Secrets of Successful Direct Mail Fundraising
Ottawa, ON: Jameson Books, 2005
VC 658.15224
DIRECTORS OF ORGANIZATIONS- RECRUITING
Johnstone, Ginette - Selection and Recruitment of Board Members
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1998
VC 658.40711 JOH
EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
Rye, David E - 1,001 Ways to Inspire Your Organization, Your Team and Yourself
Edison, NJ: Castle Books, 2005
VC 658.314 RYE
EVALUATION RESEARCH (SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS)
United Way of America - Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach
ALEXANDRIA, VA: United Way of America, 1996
VC 361.37 MEA
EXECUTIVES- SALARIES, ETC
Canadian Society of Association Executives - Association Executive Benefits and Compensation Report 2008/2009
Toronto: , 2008
VC 331. 281658 A84917 2008
FEDERAL AID TO THE ARTS - CANADA - DIRECTORIES
Guide to Canadian Arts Grants: Government and Private Sources of Financial Assistance for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Media Arts, Writing, Publishing and More...
Toronto: Canada Grants Service, 2002
VC REF 700.7971 GUI 2006
FRAUD- PREVENTION
McMillan, Edward J - Preventing Fraud in Nonprofit Organizations
Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley Pub, 2006
VC 658.,473 McMI
FUND RAISERS (PERSONS)- TRAINING OF
Linda Lysakowski - Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, 2005
VC 658.152240683 LYS
FUND RAISING
Lansdowne, David - Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face: A 1-Hour Crash Course on Raising Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations.
Medfield, MA: Emerson and Church Publishers, c2008
VC 658. 15224 LAN 2008
FUND RAISING- COMPUTER NETWORK RESOURCES
Ted Hart, James M. Greenfield, Sheeraz D. Haji - Haji People to People Fundraising: Social Networking and Web. 2.0 for Charities
Hoboken, N, J: John Wiley and Sons, c2007
VC 361.70681 PEO
FUNDRAISING
Edles, L. Peter - Fundraising: Hands-On Tactics for Nonprofit Groups
New York; Toronto: McGraw- Hill Publishing, 2006
VC 658.15224 Edl 2006
Information on how to organize and run successful fundraising campaigns, as well as find potential donors.
Fredricks, Laura - The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2006
VC 658.15224 FRE
Diamond, ArLyne - The "Please" and "Thank You" of Fundraising for Non-Profits Fifteen Essential Ingredients for Success
Toronto: Productive Publications, 2006
VC 361.7630681 DIA
Rosso, Hank - Hank Rosso's Achieving Excellence in Fundraising
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, c2003
VC 658. 12224 ROS
FUNDRAISING - CANADA
Young, Joyce, Ken Wyman and John Swaigen - Fundraising for Non-Profit Groups
North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press, 2002
VC 361.70681 YOU 2002
Tips and tricks on how to fundraise for the non-profit group. Includes organizational skills, how to approach funders and developing specific tools and strategies for success
Give and Take: A Resource Manual for Canadian Fundraisers
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 1999
VC 361.70681 GIV
General information on fundraising and charities, including such topics as public perception, ethics and fundraising mistakes
1001 Fundraising Ideas and Strategies: For Charity and Other Not-for-Profit Groups in Canada
Markham [Ont.]: Fitzhenry and Whiteside, c1998
VC 658.15224 HAW
A general guide to all sorts of fundraising ideas classified by subject. Many records also specify group size, best time of year to start a campaign and time frame needed to complete the project
FUNDRAISING - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS
Muntz, John - Fundraising for Dummies
Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 2000
VC 361.70681 MUT
Looks at raising money for non-profit tasks through writing grants, various campaigns and more.
FUNDRASING - CANADA - DIRECTORIES
Canadian Donor's Guide to Fundraising Organizations in Canada (Ref 2008)
Toronto: Third Sector, 2008
VC REF 361.70971 CAN 2008
This title was published in joint cooperation between the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy. Organizations are listed alphabetically, by activity and by geographic location.
Canadian Donor's Guide to Fundraising Organizations in Canada
Toronto: Third Sector, 2005
VC 361.70971 CAN 2005
This title was published in joint cooperation between the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy. Organizations are listed alphabetically, by activity and by geographic location.
Fundraising - Management
Weinstein, Stanley. - The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management
New York, New York: J. Wiley, 2002
VC 658.15224 WEI 2002
GROUP FACILITATION
Neil Warren Associates Inc - The Warmups Manual, Volume II: More Tools for Working With Groups
Toronto: Neil Warren Associates, 2006
VC 302.34 WAR
Nilson, Carolyn - Lunch and Learn: Creative and Easy-to-Use Activities for Teams and Work Groups
San Francisco, Calif: Pfeiffer, 2006
VC 658.4022 NIL
MacKenzie, Marilyn - The Group Member’s Handbook
Downer’s Grove, Ill: Heritage Arts Publishing, 1993
VC 302.34 MACK
Information technology- management
Woodward, Jeanette- Nonprofit Essentials: Managing Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, 2006
VC 004.068 WOO
LEADERSHIP
Bender, Peter Urs. Leadership from Within
Toronto: TAG, 2002
VC 658.4092 BEN
MULTICULTURALISM - ONTARIO- YORK (REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY)
Mukherjee, Alok - Kaleidoscopic Organizations: Diversity and Inclusivity: A Framework
Markham, ON: United Way of York Region, 2001
VC 361.3709713 MUK
This publication makes the case for diversity within organizations and York Region itself. Also includes Information on reconsidering the organization in a new light.
NEWSLETTERS- PUBLISHING
Anthea Hoare - So You Have Been Asked to Do a Newsletter
Aurora, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1990
VC 070.175 HOA
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Kearns, Kevin - Private Sector Strategies for Social Sector Success: The Guide to Strategy and Planning for Public and Non-Profit Organizations
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000
VC 658.048 KEA
Kearns borrows ideas from the business world that could easily and successfully be applied to the non-profit world.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CANADA
Imagine Canada/CCP - Creating Effective Partnerships with Business: A Guide for Charities and Nonprofits in Canada
Toronto, ON: Imagine, 1996
VC 658.0480971 SIM
This publication looks at the variety of ways businesses can be beneficial partners to non-profit groups. Different types of partnerships are also studied.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CANADA - EVALUATION
Hall, Michael H. et al - Assessing Performance: Evaluation Practices and Perspectives in Canada's Voluntary Sector
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy; Ottawa: Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development, 2003
VC 361.7630971 ASS
From the Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) comes this publication aimed at helping voluntary organizations better communicate and evaluate their work contributions to the outside world.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CANADA - FINANCE
Grace, Kay Sprinkel - Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Non-Profit Innovation and Investment
New York; Toronto: Wiley, Inc., c1997
VC 658.0480681 GRA
Includes information about creating relationships with donors, fundraisers and volunteers.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CANADA - MANAGEMENT
Edited by Broadbent, Alan and Ratna Omidvar - Five Good Ideas: Practical Strategies for Non-Profit Success
Toronto, ON: Coach House Books, 2011
VC 658.048 FIV
Gahlinger -Beaune, Rosemary - Good Work: And Operations Manual for Canadian Not-for-Profit Organizations
Whitby, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 1993
VC 658.048 GAH
Good Work is a general introduction to the operation of non-profit organizations from the board level down.
Wolf, Thomas - Managing a Non-profit Organization in the Twenty-First Century
New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1999
VC 658.0480973 WOL 1999
This revised edition looks at changes that have taken place within the world of non-profit groups over the past decades. Covers all aspects from marketing, finances and sustainability.
The Effective Non-Profit Board: Governance of Not-for-Profit Organizations
Toronto: Deloitte and Touche, 1995
VC 658.048 EFF
A concise look at the Board's role in the non-profit organization.
McClintock, Norah - Primer for Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations: Rights, Duties and Practices
Ottawa: Industry Canada, 2002
VC 346.71064 PRI
Information on what directors need to know, including rights and powers, liability, development and more.
nON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CANADA - MARKETING
Sommers, Susan - Media-Wise: A Guide to Media Relations for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Markham, ON: United Way of York Region, 2002
VC 659.2 SOM
Everything you need to know about dealing with the media from creating a campaign, building a media list and tips on how to contact media appropriately.
McLeish, Barry - Successful Marketing Strategies for Non-Profit Organizations
New York, Toronto: John Wiley, c1995
VC 658.8 MCLE
Tips and techniques for creating a marketing plan that will aid your organization. Including chapters on both internal and external analyses of present practices and the environment.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- MANAGEMENT
Drucker, Peter F. - Managing the Non-Profit Organization: Principles and Practices
New York: Harper Business, 1992
VC 658.048 DRU
Drucker looks to all the factors and tools needed to effectively manage a non-profit organization such as a mission, leadership, people development and marketing.
Wilcox, Pamela J. - Exposing the Elephants: Creating Exceptional Nonprofits.
Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons, 2006
VC658.048 WIL
Road to Accountability Handbook. Edmonton, AB: Charity Central, Legal Resource Centre of Alberta, 2011.
VC361.70971 ROA
Road to Accountability: Self-Diagnostics Pack. Edmonton, AB: Charity Central, Legal Resource Centre of Alberta, 2011
VC 361.70971 ROA
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Frumkin, Peter - On Being Nonprofit: A Conceptual and Policy Primer
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2005
VC 361.763 FRU
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- ACCOUNTING
Ruppel, Warren - Not-for-Profit Accounting Made Easy
New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2002
VC 657.98 RUP
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- CANADA
York, Peter - A Funder's Guide to Evaluation: Leveraging Evaluation to Improve Nonprofit Effectiveness
Saint-Paul, Minn: Fieldstone Alliance,
VC 658.048 YOR
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- CANADA- STATISTICS
Cornerstones of Community - Highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations 2003 Edition
Ottawa: Statistics Canada, 2005
VC 361.70971 H17834 2005
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- FINANCE
Dufresne Baker, Nicole - Financial Responsibilities of Boards
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1998
VC 658.15 DUF
nonprofit organizations. government policy- Canada
Elson, Peter. High Ideals and Noble Intentions: Voluntary Sector- Government Relations in Canada
Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2011
VC 361.7630971 ELS
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bennett, Sue - The Accidental Techie: Supporting, Managing and Maximizing Your Nonprofit’s Technology
Saint Paul, MN: Fieldstone Alliance, c2005
VC 004.068 BEN
nonprofit organizations- law and legislation- ontario
Bourgeois, Donald J.- The Law of Charitable and Not-For-Profit Organizations. Markham, ON: Butterworths, 2002.
346.71064 B7721 2002
nONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- MANAGEMENT
Sand, Michael A. - How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization
Franklin Lakes, NJ:: Career Press, 2005
VC 658.048 SAN
Mina, Eli - The Guide to Better Meetings for Directors of Non-Profit Organizations
Toronto: Canadian Society of Association Executives, 2000
VC 658.456 MIN
Hoskins, Linda and Emil Angelica - The Fieldstone Nonprofit Guide to Forming Alliances Working Together to Achieve Mutual Goals
Saint Paul: Fieldstone Alliance, 2005
VC 658.048 HOS
Light, Paul C. - Pathways to Nonprofit Excellence
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, 2002
VC 658.048 LUI
Walker, Julia Ingraham - Major Gifts
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2006
VC 658.15224 WAL
Courtney, Roger - Strategic Management for Voluntary Nonprofit Organizations
London: Routledge: , 2002
VC 658.048 COU
Stoesz, Edgar - Doing good even better: how to be an effective board member of a nonprofit organization
Intercourse, PA: Good Books, c2007
VC 658. 422 STO
Korngold, Alice - Leveraging Good Will: Strengthening Nonprofits by Engaging Businesses
San Francisco: Jossey Bass, c2005
VC 658. 159 KOR
NoNPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- MARKETING
Burnett, John - Nonprofit Marketing: Best Practices
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, c2007
VC 658.8 BUR
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- PERSONNEL
Barbeito, Carol L. - Human Resource Policies and Procedures
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2004
VC 658.301 BAR
Includes information on volunteer policies, supervision, administration and client services.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS- TAXATION- CANADA
Innes, William - Charities, Non-Profits and Philanthropy Under the Income Tax Act
Toronto:: CCH Limited, c2006
VC 343.71052668 INN
OLDER PEOPLE - SERVICES FOR - ONTARIO - DIRECTORIES
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
Toronto: The Ontario Seniors Secretariat, 2005
VC 362.60981 GUI 2005
All manner of services for seniors are listed, such as consumer protection, health care, housing and government services.
OlDER VOLUNTEERS
Baby Boomers- Your New Volunteers - An Introductory Workbook Rethinking your Organization’s Approach to Baby Boomer Volunteers
Ottawa: Volunteer Canada, 2009
VC 361.370844 BAB
Jill Friedman Fixler et al
Boomer Volunteer Engagement: Collaborate Today, Thrive Tomorrow
Bloomington, IN: Author House, 2008
VC 361.37 FIX
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; VOLUNTEERS
Moore, Larry F. (ed.) - Motivating Volunteers: How the Rewards of Unpaid Work Can Meet People's Needs
Vancouver, BC: Vancouver Volunteer Centre, 1985
VC 361.763 MOT
While this is an older title, the theme remains the same: how do we motivate our volunteers?
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Finlay, Sean - PR for Volunteers
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 1994
VC 659.288 FIN
A general introduction to public relations for volunteer organizations.
PUBLICITY
Barbato, Joseph - The Mercifully Brief Real World Guide to Attracting the Attention your Cause Deserves
Medfield, MA: Emerson and Church, c2005
VC 659.288 BAR
REENGINEERING - MANAGEMENT; NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - MANAGEMENT
Pappas, Alceste - Reengineering Your Non-Profit Organization: A Guide to Strategic Transformation
New York; Toronto: John Wiley and Sons, c1996
VC 658.4063 PAP
Includes a blueprint for changes to the non-profit organization taken from successful nonprofits and the business world. Strategies include allocating resources, establishing partnerships and also look at best practises.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Graff, Linda L. - Better Safe: Risk Management in Volunteer Programs and Community Service
Dundas, Ont.: Linda Graff and Associates, Inc., 2003
VC 361.37068 GRA
Six, Karen - Developing a Risk Management Strategy Five Steps to Risk Management in Nonproft and Charitable Organizations
Toronto: Knowledge Development Centre, Imagine Canada, 2005
VC 361. 37068 SIX
Carter, Terrance - Risk Management Checklist for Charities
Orangeville, ON: Carter and Associates, 2005
VC 346.71064 CAR
SELF-HELP GROUPS - ONTARIO - YORK (REGIONAL MuNICIPALITY - DIRECTORIES)
The Self-Help Network of York Region - The Directory of Self-Help/Mutual Aid Groups - York Region
York Region: Adult Community Information, 2003
VC REF COM 360.02571354 LAN 2003
From the Lance Krasman Memorial Centre for Community Mental Health comes a directory of self-help groups in the area.
SERVICE INDUSTRIES- MARKETING
Beckwith, Harry - Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing
New York: Warner Books, 1997
VC 658.8 BEC
SOCIAL ADVOCACY- CANADA- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.
The Art of Advocacy: A Handbook for Non-Profit Organizations
Waterloo, ON: Habitat for Humanity, 200?
VC 361.763 ART
SOCIAL SERVICE - ONTARIO - YORK (REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY) - SOCIETIES, ETC. - DIRECTORIES
Community Connections/ed/ Carter Hammet - A Directory of Community and Social Services in York Region
Toronto, ON: Community Connections, 1999
VC REF 361.0025713547 HAM
Contains an alphabetical listing of health and social service groups in York Region. Many records also contain a small descriptive blurb.
The Regional Municipality of York, Community Services and Housing Department - YorkLink: A Community Services Directory
York Region: Adult Community Info, 2004
VC REF COM 361.0025713547 YORK
From the Regional Municipality of York comes this directory of community services, non-profit organizations and government services.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Allison, Michael and Jude Kaye - Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations: Practical Guide and Workbook
Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2005
VC 658.4012 ALL 2005
Discuss what is involved in creating a strategic plan for non-profit organizations (such as creating mission and vision statements, SWOT analyses and prioritizing tasks), as well as the benefits involved for staff, board and volunteers.
STRATEGIC PLANNING- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.
Okubu, Derek - The Community Visioning and Strategic Planning Handbook
Denver, CO: National Civic League Press, 2000
VC 307.14 OKU 2000
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN SOCIAL SERVICE- CANADA
Ontario Network, Canada Volunteerism Initiative - Mandatory Community Involvement Activities…40 Hours Well Spent?
Guelph, ONT: Ontario Network, Canada Volunteerism Initiative, 2006
VC 361.370834
SUBSIDIES - CANADA - DIRECTORIES
Canadian Subsidy Directory: Subsidies, Grants, Loans, General Help: Government, Associations, Foundations.
Canada: Canadian Publications, 2004
VC REF 338.9220971 CAN 2004
Contains over 2,000 different subsidies listed alphabetically and covering all manner of subsidies. Grants, and loans.
TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Gralla, Preston - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Volunteering for Teens
Indianapolis: Aplha Books, 2001
VC 361.37 GRA
Part of the popular series of Complete Idiot's Guides, Gralla looks at tips and advice for finding out what's available, how to find the opportunities, and what may be expected of the volunteer.
TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS IN SOCIAL SERVICES - UNITED STATES
Marcovitz, Hal - Teens and Volunteerism
Broomal, PA: Mason Crest Publishers, 2005
VC 361.370973
Based on the Gallup Youth Survey, Marcovitz looks at the variety of ways teens volunteer
trademarks- law and legislation- canada
Carter, Terrance S.
Markham, ON: Lexis-Nexis Butterworths, c2006
346.710488 C2468
VOLUNTARISM
Canfield, Jack - Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 2002
VC 361.37 CHI
Part of the acclaimed 'Chicken Soup' series, "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul" offers stories of how volunteering has enriched people's lives and also how people can volunteer with the groups mentioned in the real life tales.
Levinson, David T. - Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins: How Absolutely Anyone Can Pitch In, Help Out, Give Back, and Make the World a Better Place
New York: Hudson Street Press, 2010
VC361.37 LEV
Wilson, Marlene - Visionary Leadership in Volunteer Programs
Philadelphia, PA: Energize, c2008
VC 361.37 WIL
VOLUNTARISM - CANADA
Steele, Betty - My Heart, My Hands: A Celebration of Volunteerism in Canada
Toronto: Stoddart, 2000
VC 361.7630971 STE
A look back at the volunteer organizations that have had a hand in shaping Canada's history during the past century.
Volnet National Advisory Committee - Building the Technological Capacity of the Voluntary Sector: the Voluntary Sector Network Support Program (VOLNET): National Advisory Committee Report
Ottawa: The Committee, 1999
VC 361.370971 VOL
An early document which looks to the role of VOLNET in connecting voluntary organizations and the Internet. VOLNET is a federal government program sponsored by Industry Canada.
Lasby, David - The Volunteer Spirit in Canada: Motivations and Barriers
Toronto, ON: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004
VC 361.3709 LAS
Reviews the personal characteristics and experiences of volunteers based on the results of The National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating.
VOLUNTARISM - CANADA - ECONOMIC ASPECTS
Economic Dimensions of Volunteer Work in Canada: Social Trends Analysis
Canada: Department of the Secretary of State of Canada, 1990
VC 361.370971 ROS
This study looks to the economic contribution of volunteer activity and seeks to promote a greater understanding of the value of voluntarism.
VoLUNTARISM - CANADA - STATISTICS
Lasby, David and Mclver, David - Where Canadians Volunteer: Volunteering by Type of Organization
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004
VC 361.370971 LAS
A great tool for researching/reviewing trends and statistics among Canadian volunteers.
Hall, Michael H. - Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians: Highlights from the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Ottawa: Statistics Canada, 2001
VC 361.370971 HAL
Helpful statistics from the 2000 National Survey on charitable giving, volunteering and civic participation.
McClintock, Norah - Understanding Canadian Volunteers: Using the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating to Build Your Volunteer Program
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2004
VC 361.370971 McCL
Contains tactics that can be used to develop your group's volunteer program such as designing a program, recruitment, interviewing and training volunteers.
VOLUNTARISM - CANADA; VOLUNTARISM - GOVERNMENT POLICY - CANADA
The Canada Volunteerism Initiative: The Report of the National Volunteerism Initiative Joint Table
Canada: ?, 2001
VC 361.370971 CAN
This government document considers the findings of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative, the goals of which are to encourage more volunteering, enhance the experience of volunteering and allow organizations to better benefit from volunteer contributions.
VOLUNTARISM - CASE STUDIES - MANAGEMENT
Harvey, Patricia and Johnstone, Ginette - A Book of Case Studies for Training Board Members
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1995
VC 361.37 HAR
The authors present a variety of case studies which can be used as examples of what to do and what not to do. For each issue the critical issue and sub-issues contained in each are listed. An effective tool for meetings.
VOLUNTARISM - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC
Volunteer Canada - Emerging Centres Manual
Ottawa, ON: Volunteer Canada, ?
VC 361.37 EME
A how to guide to setting up a volunteer centre.
Voluntarism- management
Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice
Markham, ON: Lexis Nexus, 2010
VC 658.3 VOL
VOLUNTARISM - ONTARIO
Voluntary Action: Sustaining a Civic Society in Ontario: The Report of the Advisory Board on the Voluntary Sector
Toronto: The Board, 1997
VC 361.37 ONT
The results of an advisory report bringing a variety of recommendations to the provincial government in the late 1990's. Recommendations include securing more government support of voluntarism.
VOLUNTARISM - UNITED STATES
Vierck, Elizabeth - Keys to Volunteering
Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, c1996
VC 302.14 VIE
Vierck offers advice to those interested in participating in their community by type of organization.
VOLUNTARISM - UNITED STATES - DIRECTORIES
Blaustein, Arthur - Make a Difference: America's Guide to Volunteering and Community Service
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003
VC 361.3702573 BLA 2003
An inspiring listing of volunteer groups and potential opportunities from each. Groups are organized by type of organization, such as health, women's rights and faith- based organizations. American.
VOLUNTARISM- CANADA- CASE STUDIES
Volunteer Vancouver - A People Lens: 101 Ways to Move Your Organization Forward
Vancouver, B.C.: Volunteer Vancouver, 2008
VC 361. 7630971 PEO
VOLUNTARISM- CANADA- SOCIAL ASPECTS
Porritt, Kristen - Family Volunteering: The Ties that Bind An Introduction to Preparing Your Agency for Family Volunteers
Kitchener, ON: Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener- Waterloo and Area; Ottawa: Voluntary Action Program, Dept. of Canadian Heritage, 1995
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VOLUNTARISM- MANAGEMENT
Graff, Linda - Best of All: The Quick Reference Guide to Effective Volunteer Involvement
Dundas, Ont: Linda L. Graff and Associates, Inc., 2005
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Goulbourne, Michelle - Assigning Economic Value to Volunteer Activity: Eight Tools for Efficient Program Management
Toronto: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 2002
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McCurley, Steve and Rick Lynch - Volunteer Management: Moblizing all the Resources of the Community
Kemptville, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 2006
VC 361.0683 McCu 2006
Keeping Volunteers: A Guide to Retention
Kemptville, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 2005
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Ellis, Susan J - From the top down: the executive role in volunteer program success
Philadelphia: Energize, 2010
VC 361. 37068 ELL 2010
Scheier, Ivan H - Building Staff/Volunteer Relations
Philadelphia: Energize, 2003
VC 361.370683 SCH 2003
Scheier, Ivan H - When everyone’s a volunteer: the effective functioning of all volunteer groups
Philadelphia: Energize, 1992
VC 361.37 SCH
Shand, Jack - The Role of Volunteers in Non-Profit Organizations
Toronto: Canadian Society of Association Executives, 2002
VC 658.048 SHA
Stallings, Betty - Leading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement: Practical Tools for Busy Executives. Philadelphia: Energize, 2010
VC 658.3 STA
Vineyard, Sue and Steve McCurley - Best Practices for Volunteer Programs
Darien, Ill: Heritage Arts Pub, 2001
VC 361.37068 VIN
VOLUNTARISM- MANAGEMENT- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS
Graff, Linda L. - By Definition: Policies for Volunteer Programs A Manual for Executive Directors, Board Members, and Managers of Volunteers
Dundas, ON: Graff and Associates, 1997
VC 361.37068 GRA 1997
Voluntariam- religious aspects- Christianity
Booser, Kylan P. - In the Trenches: A Guide to Leading Volunteers.
Denver, CO: Outskirts Press, 2010
VC 253.7 BOO
VOLUNTARISM- TRAINING OF- CASE STUDIES
Harvey, Patricia and Ginette Johnstone - A Book of Case Studies for Training Volunteers
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consultation, 1992
VC 361.73 HAR
VOLUNTARISM- UNITED STATES- MANAGEMENT- HaNDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.
Noyes Campbell, Katherine - The (Help!) I-Don't-Have-Enough-Time Guide to Volunteer Management
Philadelphia: Energize, 1995
VC 302.14 CAM
VOLUNTEERS
Brown, Craig. Working in the Voluntary Sector.
Oxford, England: How to Books, 2005.
VC361.37 BRO
Macleod, Flora and Hogarth, Sarah - Leading Today's Volunteers
North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press, 1999
VC 361.37068 MACL 1999
Explores the benefits of bringing volunteers into your organization, methods to keep them organized, productive and committed. Also includes sample forms and records.
VoLUNTEERS - RECRUITING
Burke, Mary Ann - Recruiting Volunteers: A Guide for Non-Profits
Menlo Park, California: Crisp Publications, 1992
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VOLUNTEERS - UNITED STATES - MANAGEMENT
Rusin, Jo B. - Volunteers Wanted: A Practical Guide to Finding and Keeping Good Volunteers
Mobile, Alabama: Magnolia Mansions Press, 1999
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VOLUNTEERS- CANADA- STATISTICS
Dreessen, Erwin A. J. - What Do We Know About the Voluntary Sector? An Overview
[Ottawa]: Statistics Canada, 2000
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Research paper from the Office of the Senior Social Scientist
Reed, Paul B and L. Keving Selbee - Distinguishing Characteristics of Active Volunteers in Canada
Ottawa: Statistics Canada, 2000
VC 361.370971 REE
Research paper from the Office of the Senior Social Scientist
VOLUNTEERS- RECRUITING
Ellis, Susan J. - The Volunteer Recruitment (And Membership Development) Book
Philadelphia: Energize Inc., 2002
VC 658.311 Ell 2002
Little, Helen - Volunteers: How to Get Them, How to Keep Them
Naperville, IL.: Panacea Press, 1999
VC 361.37 LIT
Graff, Linda L. - Beyond Police Checks The Definitive Volunteer and Employee Screening Guidebook
Dundas, ON: Graff and Associates, 1999
VC 658.3112 GRA
VOLUNTEERS- TRAINING OF
Latham, Catherine - The Straight Talk on Boundaries: For Managers of Volunteers
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 2000?
VC 361.37 LAT
WOMEN VOLUNTEERS IN SOCIAL SERVICE - CANADA - HISTORY
In Praise of Canadian Women Volunteers: An Historical Look at Women and Volunteer Work in Canada
Canada: Statistics Canada (National Survey on giving, Volunteering and Participating, 1997
VC 361.370820971 IN
A brief look at the history of womens volunteer experiences over the 20th century.
WORKSHOPS (SEMINARS)- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS
Neil Warren Associates Inc - The Workshops Manual: Preparing and Presenting Workshops
Toronto: Neil Warren Associates, 1996
VC 658.3124 WOR
YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
Maxwell, Christina Maxwell - The Ultimate Volunteer Guidebook for Young People
Yardley, PA: Westholme Publishing, 2008
VC 361.370835 MAX
Dryburgh, Carol - Youth Volunteers: Investments Today, Divendends Tomorrow
Carp, ON: Johnstone Training and Consulting, 1996
VC 361.370835 DRY