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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of.

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Disclaimer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of Tweeting posted by Kayla L. With the explosion of micro-blogging, the nonprofit world has a fantastic new tool to connect with the public in exciting and creative ways. Scandals have been all-too-common on twitter. Click here to follow us on twitter!)

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Second, use tools and practices. The cards focus on strengths-based reflections and are an easy tool to get meetings started on a positive note, even if you are discussing challenging issues. Remember, you are not alone and there are resources, tools and practices that you can access to help in your good work.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Relationships Matter

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Disclaimer Thursday, February 24, 2011 Relationships Matter posted by Travis Manzione , Director — Assessment Tools The Center for Effective Philanthropy In almost every facet of our lives, the types of relationships we form and maintain not only define how we perceive others, but also how we are perceived by others.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "The Art of Data.

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Our goal is for stakeholders to view us as the credible source of knowledge and tools for those who lead, manage and support nonprofits. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Sources: ^ [1] Ryman, Anne. Schools are Failing Or Lagging." Arizona Republic : A.1.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: American Humanics: An Elite Group

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Once students complete the AH certification, which also includes a full-time, 600-hour semester as an intern, they have the tools and confidence necessary to begin working for a nonprofit organization and immediately make a significant contribution. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: All You Need is Love. and a Whole Lot.

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With keynote speakers Travis Manzione (Director of Assessment Tools for The Center for Effective Philanthropy ) and Charles Best (Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org ), and a panel representing local nonprofits and funders (including Ear Candy , Phoenix Youth at Risk , SRP , and Virginia G.

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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. I quickly played with their "Charity Rater" tool, and it seems to be such a great concept! What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.