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Comfort vs. Action: The Internal Debate

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Tan , University Service Learning /. AmeriCorps Coordinator. Historically speaking, great movements occur because the conditions in which people live are intolerable. Tan is a Coordinator in ASU’s University Service Learning department, specializing in community partnerships and AmeriCorps programming. Get another!

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Paying Volunteers A Stipend: Does It Work?

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Does the incentive of monetary support influence how people allocate their altruistic desires to help others? Volunteers received stipend support from several sources, including federal AmeriCorps programs, private foundations and school districts. Like this article? In March of this year, The Virginia G. Sources: 1. McBride, A.,

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

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So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. That wrench is key to the Big Theme and Conclusion of this article. Who are these people we talked with? and Canada about their technology use.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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Teach Them to Pass the Ball Developing the skill of working well with others is not accomplished simply by having a group of people show up and work (or play) together. Move Beyond the Court Its fantastic to work with youth, whether theyre volunteers or the people youre helping. Like this article? Get another! Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: The cockroach under the refrigerator.

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So, I was immediately interested when a link to an article, titled " Good Intentions vs. Good Results ," popped up on my Twitter feed. The article is actually a blog post published last week on Sean Stannard-Stocktons Tactical Philanthropy Blog. I just saw another interesting article that is loosely related to this topic.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, is the.

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Earned" revenues are those that come from sales and contracts, not from the donated revenues that so many people associate with nonprofits. Some people really hate the idea of earned revenues, believing that commerciality makes nonprofits look and act more like businesses, which can erode their special character. Whither the turn?"

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: The Board Chair and the.

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ASU is a research university that puts significant effort into true academic research. I had wondered the same thing when I read this article. Making Philanthropy a Lifestyle, 365 Days a Year Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving? Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. June 1, 2011 12:03 PM Kayla L.