Richard Lynch is the co-author of the book Volunteer Management, the best-selling book in its field in the US, China and the Ukraine. The British version, Essential Volunteer Management, is the best-selling book in the field in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Lynch is a Seattle-based management consultant who specializes in issues facing not-for-profit organizations. As a trainer, author, and coach, he helps managers create productive workplaces for both paid and unpaid staff. He has done volunteer management workshops in the US, Canada, Australia, Britain, Ireland, Russia, Brazil, and Singapore. Each year, Mr. Lynch speaks at approximately 100 workshops, conventions, and conferences throughout the world on topics related to volunteer management and leadership effectiveness. He is the author of the following books:
- Lead!: How public and non-profit managers can bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.
- Keeping Volunteers: A guide to volunteer retention
- Getting Out of Your Own Way
- Precision Management
In addition to Volunteer Management, he is the co-author of the books Secrets of Leadership and Keeping Volunteers.