ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

posted by Marina Sandoval Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on nonprofits nationwide. Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

posted by Mitch Menchaca Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Statements of unity, anti-racism, and DEI commitments have been established by nonprofits of all subsectors and have been posted on websites, social media, and through the mainstream press. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Where to start?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 17, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. of how to help Arizona best utilize the 50+ volunteer crowd. Like this article? ASU Lodestar Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

posted by Sentari Minor Director of Engagement and Education, Social Venture Partners Arizona Nonprofit leaders know that storytelling is paramount to advancing their organization’s mission. But SVP Arizona Fast Pitch presented by Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) helps select Valley nonprofits do just that.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Associate Professor, ASU School of Community Resources & Development Early each semester I graph five years-worth of the number of Arizona nonprofits that gained status as income-tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In a normal month, 40 to 50 Arizona nonprofits will gain ‘public charity’ status from the IRS.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

posted by Shannon Harrell Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Unlike for-profits, nonprofits must do more with less. In an article for the Stanford Social Innovation Review Monisha Kapila says “The nonprofit sector is known for underinvesting in talent. Create a Development Plan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

posted by Jennifer Kirksey Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Obstacle 1: “We have no money.”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

posted by Tosha Russock Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 study found that while 80 percent of nonprofit leaders believe that social innovation is critical to success, only 40 percent reported that their organization had the capacity to do so effectively. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2013

Finding gainful employment in the nonprofit arena is different than landing a job in other industries. At nonprofit interviews, your employer needs to distinguish your job credentials beyond a simple skill set – they need to recognize both your professional potential and your passion for the cause. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2020

For the general public, the designation “nonprofit” is often correlated with donations. The thought of a nonprofit entity earning revenue and having customers can appear contradictory. Why, suddenly, is earning revenue and having customers an important topic for nonprofits? How can a nonprofit earn revenue and have customers?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

posted by Suzanne Durkin-Bighorn Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Member based nonprofits and trade associations have been consistently losing ground in the volunteer sector and are challenged with remaining relevant and retaining members. It is a principled approach to new product development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

Mary McGillicuddy , Nonprofit Leadership. & Management Student, Arizona State University. This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2014

posted by Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center Question: I am starting a nonprofit organization and need to apply for 501c3 status. This form is significantly shorter and easier to complete than the regular application, which is a welcome change for aspiring small nonprofit organizations. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2013

A company that is involved with a nonprofit organization, or is active within a charity gains a huge advantage over a company that does not. One businessman that has utilized this strategy to his advantage is Dr. Darren Flowers located in Anthem, Arizona. Like this article? David Good helping nonprofits marketing'

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Society, Arizona Chapter. Gone are the days when nonprofit organizations were able to host a walk, gala, or other fundraising event, and have the entire weekend devoted to their organization. This type of exposure is extremely valuable, as many nonprofits do not have a marketing budget. National Multiple Sclerosis.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition. A few years ago, a nonprofit executive was bragging to me about a fundraising breakthrough he had when he had gotten a new $5,000 donation from a local foundation and how much effort he, his board, his development director, and others spent wooing and making their case for the contribution.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

posted by Christopher Chappell Social Media Coordinator Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. In order to have long term fiscal sustainability, nonprofits must be considering future generations as potential donors and supporters. Millennials want more out of engagement with nonprofits than previous generations. PEW, 2010).

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

posted by Christopher Chappell Social Media Coordinator Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. In order to have long term fiscal sustainability, nonprofits must be considering future generations as potential donors and supporters. Millennials want more out of engagement with nonprofits than previous generations. PEW, 2010).

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

posted by Cambria Bowman Fall 2016 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As Linda Flower suggests, however, in her article “Partnerships in Inquiry: a Logic for Community Outreach,” there is a certain tactic in creating an outreach technique and a strategic plan, especially geared toward a certain culture.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

posted by Amanda Siegal, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In an article in Nonprofit Quarterly, Holly Ross said society’s implementation of technology has altered expectations of responsiveness, internal visibility, and the lure of newness and innovation. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

Public Allies Arizona. I asked nonprofit professionals about their views on work-life balance and how it effects their day-to-day lives. So, how can nonprofit professionals realistically tackle work-life balance? Like this article? Laci Lester. Program Manager, ASU Lodestar Center. But it doesn't have to be this way!

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I recently moved from the Midwest to attend graduate school for English rhetoric and composition at Arizona State University. Essentially, it’s a grant-seeking tool for Arizona nonprofits both big and small. I quickly figured out that, despite the growing number of nonprofits not only in U.S Click here. )

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. 1 But brand value is just as important in the nonprofit sector as it is in the for-profit sector. This can make branding more difficult for nonprofits. Alex Flores , Teach For America.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Yes, 501(c)(3) organizations make up the majority of the nonprofit sector, but there are 29 types of 501(c) organizations. As the Executive Director of the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, I seemed to be the only inhabitant on the 501(c)(6) island. My point is that associations are a critical piece of the nonprofit sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 1, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Thanks to the 100 people who took our nonprofit sector quiz ! We welcome your comments and feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2013

Early on when I was initially involved with nonprofit social media, we planned what was to us a large social media campaign, revolving around the Pepsi Refresh Project. Do you want news, updates, and advice on everything nonprofit-related? medium nonprofits have barriers to overcome. Like this article? followers.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2014

With only a two-person IT department serving more than 200 employees and 600 volunteers, Daniel Yu, IT director for Arizona Baptist Children's Services (ABCS), has his work cut out for him. He says TechSoup's blog posts and articles "give us ideas of what other people do so we can do new things to improve our services."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

posted by Carissa Oberlin Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Within the nonprofit sector, there is a lack of leadership and staff diversity. According to a study conducted in 2011, 86 percent of nonprofit board members are Caucasian (Schwartz, Weinberg, Hagenbuch, & Scott, 2011).

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 25, 2012

Nonetheless, I think it is descriptive for what nonprofit publishers, like me, have experienced recently. My job title indicates that I am responsible for publishing and community at a Scottsdale-headquartered nonprofit profession association. Most nonprofit publishers are still finding their way through this disrupted world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 11, 2012

As a nonprofit, your message is most likely tailored toward a specific cause, whether it’s through news, links, or photos. Isaac Kiehl is the Communication Coordinator at ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth, a Chandler-based nonprofit youth program, manages www.icanaz.org and all social media channels. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2012

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. In the finance class of the MNpS program at ASU, we were introduced to a fascinating article by Jim Fruchterman: For Love or Lucre. For example, Arizona Home Improvement, L.L.C.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Nonprofits, the fifth largest industry in Arizona, historically the recipient of a most generous donor base, now wear the burden of the downturn in the national economy. The number of nonprofit agencies that succumbed to the recession is not the topic of this essay. Is this a job or a vocation? New ideas take additional time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition. Nonprofits have a unique character in our society. This legal status recognizes that nonprofits exist for more than a bottom line. Nonprofits exist for the community. Most nonprofits don’t think of themselves as a political organization. PAFCO Coordinator. Timothy J.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) commissioned a study to create a more comprehensive, useful measure of self-sufficiency. As part of a.

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