AmeriCorps, Administration for Community Living Partner to Increase Volunteer Opportunities
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2024
AmeriCorps and the Administration for Community Living have partnered for the development of new volunteer opportunities.
$370 Million In AmeriCorps Grants Available
The NonProfit Times
MAY 28, 2024
AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. 30, said AmeriCorps spokesperson Lucero Gamez.
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A Helpful (Unofficial) Digital Training Guide for New AmeriCorps Members
Whole Whale
JANUARY 26, 2022
Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. If you are a part of the AmeriCorps network please reach out through our contact us form for a discount on any course or a subscription.
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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 6, 2013
Another topic at the conference that I’m curious about is the notion of leveraging networks for capacity building and for career development for young professionals. Ben Duda is executive director of AmeriCorps Alums and graciously agreed to share some thoughts on this as guest post. By Ben Duda. Chris Christie. Conferences'
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 16, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! And I thank Americorps for being the answer to my lifelong wish of serving my country.
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How Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 12, 2019
Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. Matthew Schwartz, the founder and executive director of Constructive, stated that an effective brand helps organizations earn trust, increase loyalty, develop new opportunities and strengthen organizational leadership. These are big ones, with big brands.
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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 13, 2020
Chris Coons, addresses this inequity by proposing an increase of the AmeriCorps living allowance to offer greater financial support to all who are willing to serve. Second , national policy must incentivize and prioritize the recruitment and deployment of local, proximate leadership.
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4 Life-Enriching Reasons to Volunteer
Volunteer Hub
JUNE 2, 2021
A Volunteering in America study, published by AmeriCorps, found that volunteering gives job prospects a 27% advantage over non-volunteers. Personal Development and Self Improvement. As well as improving your career prospects, increasing your breadth of experience will inevitably bring personal development.
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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)
Twenty Hats
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Although it is easier and safer to develop my own menu of opportunities rather than allow volunteers to realize their own ideas and help develop programs, I am missing the point if I do not find ways for volunteers to step into leadership roles. The result? The volunteers’ leadership program has challenged me in unexpected ways.
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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 28, 2017
When developing mechanisms to improve downward accountability, informal mechanisms provide opportunities for unexpected communication with nonprofit staff and empower clients to provide perspectives relevant to their experiences (Wellens & Jegers, 2016). World Development , 31(5), 813-829. doi:10.1016/S0305-750X(03)00014-7.
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56 Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission.Really?
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 12, 2019
Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. Matthew Schwartz, the founder and executive director of Constructive, stated that an effective brand helps organizations earn trust, increase loyalty, develop new opportunities and strengthen organizational leadership. These are big ones, with big brands.
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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America
ASU Lodestar Center
JULY 9, 2014
posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done. I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done.
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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 3, 2020
Building relationships with volunteers and unlocking additional ways they may be willing to support the cause helps an organization develop its capacity to fulfill its mission. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. In order to cultivate volunteers to contribute in these ways, a strong foundational volunteer program must be in place.
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MEET AN ALLY: Samira Amin
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 18, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June 28, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. I was seeking an opportunity to gain experience in community development. posted by Samira Amin Class 13 Public Ally. Jocko Willink.
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Fighting for a cause
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 29, 2013
I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. My first day on the job was to familiarize myself with the organization by learning about their history and development. This gave me the tools to develop the steps to get the program going. how to start a nonprofit Dick Erwin AmeriCorps' and Canada.
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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 26, 2021
These experts will come together to research, participate in a collaborative design sprint, test ideas with the community, and ultimately work with Salesforce pro bono volunteers to develop and launch a solution that will be free to all. Learn more about the fellows and why they are joining Impact Labs. Clayton Aldern. Data Strategist, Grist.
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Use Case: The Community-Driven Social Impact game for Community Media Centers
Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 5, 2011
Our objective was to develop grants and programs as a group to strengthen our individual community media centers and support the movement as a whole. The goal of the day was to develop a collaborative grant proposal for a project that would be pertinent and beneficial to each CMC. Who was the community that you were working with?
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Paying Volunteers A Stipend: Does It Work?
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 11, 2012
Volunteers received stipend support from several sources, including federal AmeriCorps programs, private foundations and school districts. Center for Social Development, George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. All the volunteers were working as tutors in local elementary schools. Sources: 1.
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MEET AN ALLY: Iyamidé May
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 21, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. The leadership development and building capacity focus within the Public Allies description pulled me right in.
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Clone of MEET AN ALLY: Iyamidé May
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 21, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. The leadership development and building capacity focus within the Public Allies description pulled me right in.
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Public Allies: A Story of Impact
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 18, 2018
I have worked with my fellow second-year Allies to develop and facilitate numerous presentations and activities for our group training days, community service events and staff support by assisting with other program logistics. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable.
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ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 21, 2018
I have worked with my fellow second-year Allies to develop and facilitate numerous presentations and activities for our group training days, community service events and staff support by assisting with other program logistics. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable.
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Life at Double the Donation | Meet the Team, Career Experience & More
Double the Donation
JANUARY 17, 2022
Our staff is made up of personable sales professionals, dedicated nonprofit onboarding specialists, brilliant software developers, devoted partnerships success experts, and more?—and One of my favorite parts about the job is getting to develop and refine new skills such as communication, leadership, and business strategy. Interesting.
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Upcoming Webinar November 7: Leverage Data for Mission-Driven Orgs
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 29, 2013
City Year , the nonprofit national service organization behind "Give a Year, Change the World," and program of AmeriCorps, recently received donations of SAP. Hear from City Year CIO Welles Hatch, developer war hackathon star Probodh Chiplunkar, and SAP's Nish Pangali on how to wrangle all that data into.
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ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
For my required Nonprofit Leadership Alliance internship, I chose to serve for a second year as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the Public Allies Arizona program at the ASU Lodestar Center, returning to Public Allies five years after I had served with Native American Connections. Wayne was also a part of Public Allies' Class 12.
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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 7, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. I was ready for leadership development and be equipped to make lasting change within my community.
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Book Review: Cause for Change
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 22, 2013
It also offers examples, inspiration, and best practices for developing the leadership potential of these leaders in your nonprofit’s organization.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music
sgEngage
APRIL 6, 2021
Even though the Museum’s official physical opening was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NMAAM has been developing unique programs and other offerings to serve the community without a physical exhibit space for the past four years. A: It was a bit accidental, but I do believe the Lord works in mysterious ways.
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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations. Elsbeth Pollack Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona.
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'I Truly Believe That Education is the Antidote for Ignorance, Poverty and War'
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. posted by Michelle Jimenez Class 12 Public Ally.
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More tech for Pittsburgh's nonprofits through volunteers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
AFP Blog
APRIL 1, 2013
More tech for Pittsburgh's nonprofits through volunteers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette : That's why Hands on Tech -- a program developed through a partnership of the volunteer organization Hands on Network, AmeriCorps VISTA and Google -- is working to help connect technology experts with organizations that need them most.
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Research Friday: Corporate Volunteer Programs: Synergy in Business and Nonprofit Actions
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Manager, Southwest Human Development. Chris Jarvis (2010) points out that volunteer programs can offer additional skill development, improved morale and productivity, as well as a more cooperative corporate culture. She previously served a term for AmeriCorps with an adult literacy program in Flagstaff. Sources: Brudney, J.
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Q&A with Maggie Saucedo, a Public Ally and Certified Nonprofit Professional
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 27, 2019
Throughout the first few weeks, Anne had discussed her journey with community, AmeriCorps and how she has a passion for giving back. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. Maggie Saucedo was part of Public Allies' Class 13.
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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 30, 2013
In this blog post, I will describe the process Wyman used to study how our organization historically captured, stored, used, and shared data, information, and knowledge and how developing a systemic Knowledge Management enterprise will increase our efficiency and performance. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy. Guest Post'
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100 ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Creating, Building, and Sustaining.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 24, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! which uses the strengths that already exist in a community to effect positive change.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music
Connection Cafe
APRIL 6, 2021
Even though the Museum’s official physical opening was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NMAAM has been developing unique programs and other offerings to serve the community without a physical exhibit space for the past four years. A: It was a bit accidental, but I do believe the Lord works in mysterious ways.
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The Neuroscience of Purpose: Recharging in the Nonprofit World
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
So whether you’re working on a new model for sustainable development or just plugging away at Excel, start your morning with a brain break to remind yourself of why you’re here. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man" by Michael Soto. Paula will be glad you did. Peter is an educator and part-time social entrepreneur.
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Webinar: Welcome Messages That Work
Care2
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
She has also recently served a term with AmeriCorps, leading a team of environmental education volunteers. Dane worked as senior director of development at GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. Prior to coming to Care2, Emily worked as a features reporter for a newspaper in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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56 ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Crafting a Successful Third Generation.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 8, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! moments of working in nonprofit-business partnerships at the most grassroots level.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Charles Best is "Character Approved"
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 6, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! posted by Stephanie La Loggia, M.A. Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
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87 ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 15, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In other words, they can see the entire court.
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81 Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Artists and Social Media, Be Bold Podcast, Miss Do-Gooder T-shirts and More!
Have Fun - Do Good
JULY 30, 2009
The project is a collaboration of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops and the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Division. In Episode 13 we discuss starting a green jobs training program in your community and what other national, and regional agencies exist that are like AmeriCorps. Pre-registration by August 7 is required.
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ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 1, 2011
ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In others, they are among several. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector.
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