2024 Hottest Reads and Resources for Volunteer Engagement Professionals
In 2024, VEPs used various books and resources to enhance their leadership skills, improve volunteer engagement, and address community challenges. Is your favorite included in the 2024 hottest reads and resources for Volunteer Engagement Professionals?
- “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker – A deep dive into creating meaningful events and gatherings useful for planning volunteer meetups or fundraising events. This book made both reading lists on Galaxy Digital and VolunteerHub
- “Transforming Disruption to Impact” – Edited by Doug Bolton and others, this book offers case studies on turning challenges into opportunities, emphasizing innovative volunteer engagement. Included on Galaxy Digital
- “Doing Good Better” by William Macaskill – Focused on effective altruism, this book provides strategies to maximize impact in charitable efforts, valuable for strategic volunteer management Galaxy Digital and VolunteerHub.
- “The Idealist’s Survival Kit” by Alessandra Pigni – A guide to avoiding burnout through practical self-care, supporting both managers and volunteers. Galaxy Digital
- “How Organizations Develop Activists” by Hahrie Han – With a focus on mobilizing and retaining activist volunteers, this book became a key resource for professionals looking to foster long-term volunteer engagement
- “The Volunteer Lifecycle”, details each phase of volunteer involvement and emphasized personalized communication and empowerment. VolunteerHub
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