ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

Many people worked from home, if their work could be done that way. What was new in the spring of 2020 was the scale of need to adopt information technologies to do our work, including providing opportunities for volunteers. They ordered goods from Amazon rather than drive to the store. Students gravitated to online classes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

National service has successfully served as a career pipeline for participants, but one that has worked most reliably for well-intentioned young white people from affluent families who can afford to take a “gap year” with a minimal stipend.

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National Service Americorp Intergenerational 52

Volunteer Hub

JUNE 2, 2021

If you take up volunteering while you’re still of working age, you can expect your career prospects to gain a boost. A Volunteering in America study, published by AmeriCorps, found that volunteering gives job prospects a 27% advantage over non-volunteers.

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Life Volunteer Americorp Benefit 95

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

These organizations still only dabble in recommended practices (like crafting job descriptions for volunteers, training staff to work with them and evaluating their work), with a few organizations setting the curve and most lagging behind. We went from one-in-eight virtual volunteers to virtually everybody working remotely.

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Volunteer Change Americorp Arizona 59

Care2

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Join us for our latest Care2 Expert Webinar with Dane Grams (formerly of nonprofit GLSEN) and Emily Logan (Senior Campaign Manager at Care2) as they reveal findings about what really works when it comes to welcome series messaging, so you can start your new online relationships with a bang.

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Work Americorp Portland Director 56

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Then identify already existing efforts to get younger individuals in the door and determine what’s working and what’s driving people away. Research conducted by Kathleen Kelly Janus shows 72% of Millennials are interested in connecting with peers through nonprofit work. Embrace diversity internally and externally.

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Generation Wisconsin Milwaukee Donor 98

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. They can work closely with the CEO, and report to the board. You can think about Goodwill, AmeriCorps, Girls Scouts and many more to witness branding success. Apple, Google and Starbucks all are famous brands in the for-profit sector.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. It is up to your organization to provide volunteers with opportunities that work around their schedule. In fact, according to a Workhuman study, people who are recognized are 4X as likely to be engaged in their work. Being flexible is a must.

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Volunteer Retention Americorp Training 77

NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2013

NTEN’s IT Director Karl Hedstrom has been working with the organization’s dashboard since he first joined as an AmeriCorps Volunteer six years ago. An organization learns to identify outcomes, define indicators, and gather and report data to track its own effectiveness in the community. Chris Bernard. read more

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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. As allies, taking action is the nature of our work. Faced with apathy, I will take action.

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Arizona America Public Americorp 84

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I had big plans for programming, outreach to families, and working with volunteers. Three years ago I worked with a consultant and created a volunteer leadership development program for adults 55 and older. I was new to a children’s ministry position and had little experience managing volunteers. And for me, that is the good stuff.

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Volunteer Americorp Leadership Maryland 75

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

AmeriCorps Coordinator. While my choice of career in academia affords me the opportunity to indirectly engage in social justice work on a daily basis, I have the privilege of being able to access and pay for food at any time. I can — and do — take a vacation when I want a break from work. Like this article?

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International Americorp Action South Africa 83

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona. After completing her AmeriCorps VISTA term, Natalia served in a variety of roles at the International Rescue Committee working on refugee resettlement programs.

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Americorp Organization Arizona Vietnam 56

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. They can work closely with the CEO, and report to the board. You can think about Goodwill, AmeriCorps, Girls Scouts and many more to witness branding success. Apple, Google and Starbucks all are famous brands in the for-profit sector.

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Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 40

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2013

I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. We worked on finding sites, and then mailed out 15 letters. We worked up a contract and the church agreed to host us for two years, with the option of a possible future renewal. Once this was all in place, we worked to make the emergency shelter a Safe Place.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were using more and more technology in our work and personal lives. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands. We spoke with 181 volunteer managers that work in human service organizations, governmental agencies, higher education, hospitals, zoos, and more.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Are they a good match for the work you need done?

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Volunteer Program Effective Strategy 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Volunteers who lead, advocate, and/or financially contribute to a nonprofit feel involved and invested in the organization’s work. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Volunteer Impact Strategy Arizona 69

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

We heard from many people that there were too many holiday deadlines at work to make the chat so be sure to add your thoughts to the comments here after reading the archive to join in! In this month’s chat,we had some good discussion around social media guildines and online community moderation. Read the full transcript here!

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

However, you actually began your career working in social good as a White House Fellow focused on the Corporation for National and Community Service and AmeriCorps Promise Fellows programs. A: It was a bit accidental, but I do believe the Lord works in mysterious ways. A: Technology ties us all together.

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Music Museum National Nashville 53

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We know technology alone won’t solve these issues alone, but we think it can help those who are working to address the issue amplify their impact. For the last 20+ years, she has worked in management with and for nonprofit organizations. Meet Our Salesforce.org Impact Lab Climate Action Experts. Clayton Aldern.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Who was the community that you were working with? I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology. How did you modify the game to match your community and goals?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

The book gives the example of enrollment numbers in AmeriCorps which are at record numbers, but more importantly talks about how their alumni represent a paradigm shift, an opportunity to harness on-the-ground experience into a new leadership generation – either in the US or abroad. More information here.

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Causes Review Change Indianapolis 101

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. Before Public Allies I was working as a program manager for an environmental & infrastructure company in the disaster management sector.

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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. Before Public Allies I was working as a program manager for an environmental & infrastructure company in the disaster management sector.

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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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Public Arizona Learning Americorp 40

Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

The company was founded in 2011 when Adam Weinger, Double the Donation’s President, was working at a major bank and made donations to his university, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and LLS. We aim to support a culture and environment where high performers feel challenged, are empowered, and want to work.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Telling you how each donation program works and what donations your organization is eligible for. Bob Chase just celebrated his third anniversary working at TechSoup. Outside of work he loves movies, live music, and especially theater. Its staff members do lots of things, including (but definitely not limited to!).

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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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Public Story Arizona Impact 40

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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Public Story Arizona Impact 40

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. And I love being a connector and support for that work!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 2, 2012

I have worked on cause marketing campaigns that brought in millions and millions of dollars. Audra Buras is currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Los Angeles, California. (Some days I question whether or not I might be a nonprofit junkie. All signs point to yes.). Or bad thing?

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Causes Los Angeles Advocacy Marketing 91

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. I am unbelievably grateful to be a part of the ALA family where we all pick each other up and work as a unit to accomplish success.

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Education Americorp Classes Arizona 45

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Paula’s secretary Amy directed all of the traffic in and out of Paula’s office, but Amy had recently gotten so burned out from work that she couldn’t handle the traffic anymore. The story above is about how your brain works. In short, we need to keep Paula working. Let’s pull back the curtain. The Brain Break.

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Brain Americorp Hunger Nonprofit 96

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. After a while working in my community and serving, I yearned to continue to grow and be challenged. What drew you to Public Allies?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2011

While many will suggest that the traditional frameworks for leadership have never worked, I only suggest here that they no longer work for the changing contexts in which people find themselves. I asked my father, and he replied, "You will know you are a great leader when you have given leadership to everyone else.". Words to live by.

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Leadership Arizona Americorp Create 96

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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