ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. 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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Yet not all organizations in the social sector have gained this knowledge, and some continue to fail when integrating gamification into their operations. That being said, when organizations really understand who their targeted audience is, gamification can become the most effective strategy they use in the digital world we live in.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

But nonprofit leaders do not always know how to communicate their organization's impact to retain donors and attract new ones. Define the audience as donors, volunteers, clients, staff, board members, or community supporters. Training: Provide training on storytelling for impact to all staff and board members within your organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. And that's only what the second-year Arizona Allies accomplished. Angela Soliz , ASU Lodestar Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 9, 2013

Volunteers can choose the projects, causes, and organizations they help, and organizations can potentially get help from numerous volunteers. Sparked is a project-based microvolunteering site, where nonprofit organizations “challenge” the Sparked community, and the volunteers then respond. How does it work?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

Member based nonprofits and trade associations have been consistently losing ground in the volunteer sector and are challenged with remaining relevant and retaining members. This internal evaluation led them to five areas where member-based organizations should re-think their structure and focus their attention.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

Public Allies Arizona. Some outright claimed that their organizations hinged on staff being overworked and underpaid. You need a strong, dependable base to stand on — this includes surrounding yourself with talented, motivated friends and colleagues, as well as staying organized and in-the-know. Laci Lester.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving as Principal for a Day at Arizona School for the Arts (ASA) on October 27 via a program put on by HandsOn Greater Phoenix. I came away from the day inspired and invigorated to see so many students receiving rigorous academic instruction and also passionately pursuing their study of the arts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector. This information, and more, can be found in the Arizona Nonprofits: Scope of the Sector in Brief and the Arizona Giving and Volunteering reports.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

These changes have significant consequences for how organizations connect with donors, clients, partners, and employees. Organizations must execute a thorough assessment of constituents and their preferences along with organizational goals, resources, and strategies. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Cloud Computing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2013

Depending on the size of your organization and what the mission focus is, there’s probably a social media campaign that’s been executed with the ultimate goal of rallying followers to help you win an award, attend an event or just increase engagement overall. Go inside to expand: Staff, board, volunteers. ICAN: Positive Programs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 26, 2019

Social Service nonprofit organizations have long been relied upon to provide services to those in need in the United States. Federal, state and local governments increasingly depend on Social Service nonprofit organizations and, because of that dependency, have been willing to help fund them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition. Most nonprofits don’t think of themselves as a political organization. Nonprofit employees, boards, and volunteers have common goals, shared values, professional interests and motivations for services. Nonprofits are as organized for providing direct services. PAFCO Coordinator.

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ASU Lodestar Center

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. Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Commu.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The Vera Institute (2015) offers this definition of social impact bonds: “In a social impact bond, private investors fund an intervention through an intermediary organization—and the government repays the funder only if the program achieves certain goals, which are specified at the outset of the initiative and assessed by an independent evaluator.”.

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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 list includes 4,025 with an Arizona address, including two-thirds (2,708) with the coveted charitable exemption. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The 46th Annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) conference was held Nov. The theme of the conference this year was “Strengthening Local Communities: The Role of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations.” posted by Suhey Ortega Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

This organization uses sports, specifically basketball, as a vehicle to help youth get motivated in school and learn life lessons while at the same time producing some seriously great athletes. Below are a few of those take-aways to help you and your organization get the most out of working with youth. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2011

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

The ASU Lodestar Center , the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits , YNPN Phoenix, my fellow MNpS graduates, my coworkers, boss, friends, and professional mentors are all resources I access to get me unstuck on my quest to improve the common good. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Facing a challenging situation at work?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

What do you do if someone comments with a racial slur on a photo of your volunteer? Photo & video etiquette: In this section, we made decisions on whether to tag employees, volunteers, clients, etc. Should you take down a comment that discusses a negative experience that someone had with your organization?

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I don’t remember why I was perched on a table in art class, but I do remember the drama of leaping between this bully and his victim. She has served on nonprofit boards and volunteered for many nonprofit organizations, including over 10 years for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Bush, Ph.D.,

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

The Forum, which was presented by the ASU Lodestar Center and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum , enabled the two groups to meet on equal grounds and see things from a different perspective. Posted by ASU Lodestar Center at 12:57 PM Labels: annual forum , Arizona Grantmakers Forum , forum follow-up , Kayla McKinney 2comments: Sarah H said.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The Collaboration Prize was created and is funded by The Lodestar Foundation in collaboration with the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan (AIM) Alliance , of which the ASU Lodestar Center is an integral part. One of the coolest things about The Collaboration Prize is that the organizers don’t want any of these success stories to be kept a secret.

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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 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 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. In addition, they are interested in learning about foundation grant making, marketing and social media, building collaboration, and managing faith-based organizations. Bush, Ph.D. Pollak, T. Washington, D.

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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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

But the days of these donors only having knowledge of, and contact with your organization through personal face-to-face interaction are long gone. Organizations would be wise to heed the following recommendations as they begin to utilize internet-based fundraising. This is not commonly done by organizations yet.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Think Giving Tuesday but without all the clutter of thousands of organizations asking for money. Choose one day- a day that possibly has some symbol or importance to your organization (ex. You can give them time during your livestream to highlight their organization. A giving day if you will. Paint and Sip Night.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

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. A particularly big problem is Arizona's elephant, Banner Health, which we locate at just it's Phoenix address.

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