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How a small nonprofit organization survived the Great Recession

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Defenders of Children. 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. Are you willing to take risks within your organizational structure? Donnalee Sarda, LPC , Executive Director. The year is 2008.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

A critical issue in the nonprofit sector is staff turnover, often referred to as the nonprofit turnover treadmill. Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time. posted by Eric Spicer Sr. Director of Development, ASU Health Initiatives.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: How do I fill out form 1023?

ASU Lodestar Center

Forming a nonprofit organization requires a great deal of organizational development, including defining your legal structure, enlisting a board of directors, clarifying your purpose and making plans for implementation and funding, among other things. In Arizona, the number required is only one. It’s a process, not just a form.

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Better Together: What Collaboration Strategies are Necessary to Increase Nonprofit Effectiveness?

ASU Lodestar Center

Data was compiled from various studies which included children and their families within the child welfare system and researchers noticed that between 40 and 86 percent of these children involved in child welfare or juvenile justice systems were seriously emotionally disturbed and a high number of these children remained untreated (Chuang, 2010).