Blog on volunteer management books launched

Although the number of publications about volunteer engagement is growing each year, finding volunteer management books at a bookstore or library is still difficult. A new Energize Book Blog has been launched to fill the need and to share information about published online and print resources about managing volunteer programs and leading volunteers more effectively.

Even large online book web sites categorize such resources as “nonprofit” or “business” books. Therefore, nonprofits have had to rely on word of mouth for recommendations for good volunteer management materials relies. The Energize bookstore's new Book Blog will provide that forum.

Energize bookstore manager, Lindsay Liprando said, “A blog is a great way to share timely information and get immediate feedback. As bookstore manager, I know that leaders in the volunteer management trenches have opinions about what books and resources are most helpful. This blog provides the opportunity for individuals to share their thoughts and hear from others.”

The blog will include colleagues posting comments, interviews with volunteerism authors, opportunities for readers to ask questions, recommendations of books on current trends in volunteerism, materials written for wider audiences that have helped leaders of volunteers strengthen their skills and other features suggested by blog visitors over time. For example, author Steve McCurley will share advice on how to handle problematic volunteer behavior.

To read about posts planned for the coming weeks, visit http://www.energizeinc.com/blog/, or sign up for the RSS feed at http://www.energizeinc.com/blog/feed/.