ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

posted by Aaron Stiner , Senior Program Manager, Paths of HOPE, Catholic Charities I am at one of the most intense, rewarding, and sometimes frightening times in my nonprofit career. With our CEOs support, this is my teams best opportunity to gain commitment from stakeholders on resourcing and supporting our programs priorities.

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MAY 24, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Communities posted by Hannah Humphrey , Public Allies Arizona Alumna / Outreach Coordinator, Xico What does it mean to be a community organization? How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Savvy nonprofits will fulfill their organizations mission by diversifying their income stream. So, how can a nonprofit organization best go about building and sustaining those relationships? Moreover, what type of relationships and outcomes do businesses really want from partnering with nonprofit organizations? Bush, Ph.D.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Over the next three hours, I absorbed the things my instructor was teaching, but I also found myself reflecting on a bunch of things he wasn't trying to teach at all – unless he's really good at Jedi mind tricks ! As class kicked off, the instructor began introducing himself and how he came to be teaching the class.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

What Next — posted by Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center The IRS has begun to revoke the tax-exempt status for those nonprofit organizations that have not filed some form of a 990 (information report) for three years. How will I know if my organization has lost its tax-exempt status?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

If anyone ever once doubted the energy and organizing force of technology, rest assured they dont anymore. Convergence" makes the following assertion: "To have a credible voice in this [technologically advanced] environment, nonprofits need to empower everyone in their organization to be a spokesperson." They want to connect.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

The Collaboration Prize itself is a joint effort by several pioneering organizations: The Lodestar Foundation has partnered with the AIM Alliance , the Foundation Center , La Piana Consulting , and other foundation and nonprofit leaders to support the 2011 Prize. By working together, youre boosting the potential of both organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. In response to the growing needs of professional nonprofit managers, numerous university-based nonprofit management education programs have emerged, but few offer continuing education for nonprofit professionals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Yes, this is a worthwhile organization. I think more people should learn about this donorschoose program. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

For grantees, it is about relationships with individual program officers. Program officers play a key role in grantees’ experiences and are the main interface between foundations and their grantees. Therefore, the right program officer can make or break grantees’ experiences with a foundation. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2011

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 American Humanics: An Elite Group posted by Lyn McDonough , American Humanics Program Coordinator Senior, ASU Lodestar Center "The few, the proud." Leadership opportunities such as these are the hallmark of the AH program and serve as valuable training for future employment in the sector. Marine Corps.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

The Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) recently performed a survey of its members to help gather information for my presentation on the Board Chair/Chief Executive relationship. Organization not a top priority for Chair. but the organization." And it is a simple (and small) survey upon which this blog is based.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

Our text, Peter Frumkins On Being Nonprofit makes some strong statements about the place of earned revenues in nonprofit organizations. Weisbrod refers to massive changes characterized as a pattern of growing commercialization of nonprofit organizations. With this information, he can see whats happening with the average organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

How does it go about restoring credibility with existing funders and position itself with possible new funders to help "bring them back" and make the organization stronger than before? Recently, the Red Cross faced this issue when a staff member accidentally posted a (very) personal tweet on the organizations (very) public twitter account.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The IRS has been slow to move, making sure that they had gone well out of their way to inform these organizations of their obligations and then warn them of impending doom.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Not only is the Collaboration Prize the creation of the Arizona-based Lodestar Foundation, but Arizona is also home to many great examples of nonprofit organizations working together to be more effective and put their missions first. This information is organized in an easy-to-use, online database. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Whether practitioners, volunteers, or donors, we want our end-users to understand issues in ways that help them become more efficient and effective within their nonprofit organizations and across their networks of nonprofits. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Respondents came from large organizations and small, and from all sub-sectors, and include a small sample from Arizona. This balancing act becomes increasingly difficult when organizations experience upheaval—whether due to a recession, the loss of a funding source, or unexpected expenses. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

What’s an impact-driven nonprofit organization to do? What has your organization experienced? Did you lose a successful CEO to another organization, or another sector, because of compensation? I really like the way you looked into the details of your organization and educated yourself about their compensation practices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

posted by Sarah Hipolito , Program Coordinator, Senior ASU Lodestar Center If Ive learned anything in my brief six years, 10 months, and 27 days of marriage, its that, in addition to love, communication is key in growing and maintaining a good relationship. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations. When we investigate motivations for charitable giving, we arent only concerned with what motivates a donor to write the first check to a charitable organization, but also what inspires them to become a regular, ongoing donor. More newsletters?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2011

Part of the problem is that so many organizations fall under the umbrella of "nonprofit," which is a big stew of everything that isnt a government agency or registered as a business. Nonprofit" includes member-serving organizations, as well as the public-serving ones that we usually associate with the term.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

Such is the case with legacy nonprofits like the American Red Cross, Scouting Programs, or Big Brothers Big Sisters. Only tracking street address locations of these organizations does not begin to account for the field staff that provide services out of their homes and/or serve multiple regions from a home base or headquarters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

Rooney offers the following synopsis of the research findings: "Religious organizations should be aware that long-term growth in giving is a function of religious attendance." Further, 55 percent of dual-giving (both religious and secular) households gave to at least two other organizations. 18, Issue 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

The first question in the September volunteer supplement asks “Since September 1st of last year, have you done any volunteer activity through or for an organization?&# How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Over the past year, have you done any of these types of activities?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? After all, people want their contributions to go to programming. News and World Report , and Money routinely publish stories that emphasize program spending and fundraising cost ratios. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D. Magazines like Forbes , U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

We can lobby for stricter legislation governing transparency, and make sure that we do our homework before we give to an organization, so that we minimize the risk that our money or time is not being used in a way we might disagree with. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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APRIL 9, 2022

Does your association’s volunteer program already have plenty of recruits? When you prioritize volunteer engagement, your volunteer program benefits, and so does your association’s bottom line. According to AmeriCorps, Americans volunteered an average of 7.8 Leverage volunteer interests and create a volunteer perk program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 9, 2011

Nonprofit organizations all over the world have become accustomed to the social media franchise: People are now able to donate online, view volunteer opportunities on the web, follow charity updates, and much more. Marys Food Bank , and its had a significant impact on my life, even inspiring me to join the American Humanics program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2011

Tan , Public Allies Arizona Program Manager ASU Lodestar Center As Ive done every March for the past four years, I participated as a Team Leader in United Ways Alternative Spring Break (ASB) in the metro Washington D.C. Posted by ASU Lodestar Center at 4:44 PM Labels: AmeriCorps , Laura Tan , Public Allies , United Way 8comments: Kayla said.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Your organization is on the verge of a breakthrough. This is the exact scenario that eight finalists of the "Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo" will face on March 2, but many nonprofit organizations face a similar situation all of the time. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 8, 2011

For example: Boomer women often appreciate recognition; however, "Generation X women (those born between 1965 and 1976) reportedly want recognition only if it would directly benefit the organization." [1] How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? According to the study, ".

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2011

At this point in my life, I only give money to one nonprofit organization, and I do that through automatic monthly payments, with little thought at all to the whole process. What if I decided that, every single day, Id devote a little bit of time and a little bit of a care to a different nonprofit organization? Im a grad student!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 7, 2011

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs All You Need is Love.

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