RCVO@Volunteer Alberta has a selection of targeted learning resources for nonprofit organizations. Available for both leaders and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, these resources support the decision-making process and strategic direction as well as tactical execution of projects.
Through the RCVO@Volunteer Alberta Bookstore, these books and learning materials are also available for purchase. To purchase, please complete the book order form and e-mail it to the main office, Volunteer Alberta
Do you have other suggestions of resources for the Bookstore or library catalogue? Please let us know.
Need more information? Search the library catalogues for more resources on these and other topics.
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The following books are available for purchase. Please contact us to check if your choice is in stock as these items are popular!
Board Development Self-Guided Workbook Series*:
Board Building: recruiting and developing effective board members for not-for-profit organizations
Developing Job Descriptions: for board members of not-for-profit organizations drafting and revising bylaws
Drafting and Revising Bylaws
Financial Responsibilities for Boards
Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director *Please note: these workbooks may also be downloaded at no cost from Alberta's Board Development Program website
Muttart Fellowship Publications:
Accreditation of Child Care Centres by Margaret Anne Golberg
Board and Executive Director: developing and nurturing an effective relationship by Kelly Sloan
Competition in the Voluntary Sector: the case of community-based trainers in Alberta by Walter J. Hossli
Conversations About Capacity Building by Joanne Kidd,
Cultures at Work: intercultural communication in the Canadian workplace by Ana Maria Fantino
Daunting Tasks, Dedicated people: stories in the management of change in HIV/AIDS organizations by Sherry A. McKibben
The Garden Patch: an organic approach to planning for the voluntary sector by Anne E. Campbell
Igniting Young Minds and Spirits: youth governance by Wayne Wiens
Improving Health Status Through Inter-sectoral Cooperation by Dr. John H. Hylton
Letters to (not always of) Joy by Bob Wyatt
Partnerships: profits and not-for-profits together by Martha Parker
Radical Relatedness: exploring the spiritual dimension of family service work by Michael McKernan
Responding to Diversity by Maureen Collins
Sermons for the New Millennium by Martin Garber-Conrad
Social Enterprise: philosophy, processes and practicalities by Shelley Williams
Transitions: the art of implementing positive change by Karen Bruce
Weaving Through the Community: becoming a responsive board by Lindsay Ann Cooke
Winter's Children: the emergence of children's mental health services in Alberta 1905 - 2005 by Germaine M. Dechant
Assorted Publications:
Best of All: the quick reference guide to effective volunteer involvement by Linda L. Graff
Better Safe ... risk management in volunteer programs and community service by Linda L. Graff
Beyond Police Checks: the definitive volunteer and employee screening guidebook by Linda L. Graff
By Definition: policies for volunteer programs by Linda L. Graff
Funding Sources for Edmonton's Non-profit Sector 2010-2011 by RCVO