ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Increasingly, leaders of nonprofit organizations manage and drive their missions forward in a more complex and less certain world. According to Independent Sector , increased competition among nonprofits and a perceived increase in the scarcity of donors and available funding make it difficult to raise money consistently.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona | Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As public-facing and serving organizations, nonprofits are held to higher ethical standards than their business counterparts are. posted by Fernanda Torres Maqueda Sr. Ethics,” 2017).

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Many believe there are too many nonprofit organizations competing for the same donor dollars, resources, and stakeholders. Partnering with another organization can have many benefits, however they need to be executed carefully and appropriately to achieve the desired benefits. Are there too many nonprofits?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

& 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. Mary McGillicuddy , Nonprofit Leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

posted by Whitney Herr-Buchholz, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Director of Operations & Advancement | University of Arizona School of Dance. It provides critical data for nonprofit leaders, board members and funders to understand the effectiveness of organizations in serving their missions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Accountability to beneficiaries and their communities, or downward accountability, involves voluntarily opening your organization up to scrutiny by those you serve. Consider forming peer accountability groups with other nonprofits to learn from organizations with strengths in various accountability relationships. He holds a B.A.

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

It is important to think about all the different ways you can communicate with your donor base – email drip campaigns, social event calendars, social media posting (Instagram, LinkedIn), and your own registration website. Promote sponsors Your sponsors can play an important role in helping you reach more potential donors for your event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

For decades, the perception of executive pay at nonprofit organizations has been the image of a grossly underpaid executive director OR a scandalously overpaid CEO. Fostering a culture within the organization of trust and collaboration creates the type of place people want to work. Heart work has value. Focus on people-first.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 5, 2020

The ‘Daring to Lead’ study found that 82 percent of executive directors were white, that recently hired executives were just as likely to be white as their longer-serving colleagues and that executive directors under 40 were only slightly less likely to be white.”. in History from Arizona State University in 2008 and earned an M.A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. What criteria do they use to make these decisions?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

New York University professor Paul Light writes, “(Nonprofit) Employees are members of a first-rate workforce often employed in second-rate organizations with third-rate equipment.” Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization. As the U.S.

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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

JUNE 22, 2022

Despite the growing use of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the nonprofit sector, there are pervasive disparities among who is leading these organizations. This demonstrates the need for BIPOC serving nonprofits in particular to have leaders of color throughout the organization in order to truly understand the community’s need.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make the Leap posted by Robert Duea , Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center and Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center So, youre thinking about starting a nonprofit organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

If nonprofit organizations are going to thrive while accomplishing their missions, then transforming their systems and using ever-evolving digital tools is required in today’s world. Organizations can even develop their own smartphone applications, streamlining all information and invitations through one source.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Nonprofit organizations meant to support these communities have suffered a similar fate in the federal response while foundations try to fill the void. For these organizations, the balance of “money and mission” offered by social enterprise approaches was a promise fulfilled. funders, donors, beneficiaries) resources.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 10, 2019

However, nonprofits cannot do it alone and should not neglect important stakeholder relationships with employees, volunteers, the Board of Directors and donors. People want to work/volunteer for and give money to organizations that they believe in and trust. Always behave with integrity both in and outside the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Capacity building is not a one-time effort to improve short-term effectiveness, but a continuous improvement strategy toward the creation of a sustainable and effective organization” (National Council of Nonprofits, 2017). For many organizations, capacity building would fall into the “overhead” category.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 22, 2014

posted by Jessie Singer Executive Director, American Lung Association in California A philanthropist recently asked me, knowing that I’d be looking for new Board Members soon, what types of people I was in need of. Let this person tell their story, share their passion and open new doors for the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Organization-wide support and commitment to the effort should be established among all leadership, management, and especially the board of directors before creating the agenda. Utilize volunteers, donors, and those passionate about the organization’s mission, as well as nonprofit networks. Establish support. Leaders can….

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy. The federal government confers a power on particular organizations that they believe are helpful to civic engagement, service delivery, or fostering of common values. How does the deduction work?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

In April of 2011, a story broke regarding The Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization. The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Consent agendas have been implemented at board of directors meetings in order to increase productivity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

There are some remarkable authors, like Peter Frumkin , who consider that a nonprofit brand is the principal asset of the organization. An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). Why is building a strong brand important for them? Branding positive cycle.

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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. Cloud Computing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. Advocacy is defined by Higher Logic’s Molly Talbert as “combining a passionate segment of your membership with opportunities to make a difference beyond the walls of the organization.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

posted by Brandee Wessel , Director of Development. 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. National Multiple Sclerosis. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2020

Once you have looked out for the safety and well being of your employees by implementing work from home, social distancing, and community hygiene, it is critical that you turn your attention to your organization’s future fiscal health. This was especially true among organizations lacking diversified revenue streams. Of course you do.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 3, 2019

Strong infrastructure in nonprofits is incredibly important to the health and success of every organization. For organizations that rely largely on the generosity of private donors, foundation and grants, the dance between operating and program costs becomes complicated and intricate. Educate Your Donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Question: I am the interested in starting a public charity, and I want to legally protect my influence and ability to control the affairs of the organization. Long answer: Public charities are an IRS designation of organizations that are organized and operated for exempt purposes. How can I do this? Short answer: You can’t.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2018

Nonprofit executives play a critical role in the performance of the organizations they lead. Executive turnover can be tumultuous and costly for an organization in terms of money and effectiveness. By planning for the transition, organizations can minimize the risks and costs while taking advantages of the opportunities it brings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2012

There is a wide array of nonprofit organizations that serve the 1.6 in Oklahoma is one of the frontline organizations that addresses these and other issues in a very interesting way – starting with the children. the Cherokee Tribe is the second largest, nearly as large as the Navajo Tribe in Arizona and New Mexico.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

When speaking of data by state, the ASU Lodestar Center researches giving in Arizona, and we use an entirely different methodology. It was organized by our Center in collaboration with the ASU Morrison Institute and Knowledge Networks, a firm that specializes in web-based surveys. Identification of donor population. Total Given.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The current narrative includes a person of little status, conducting menial tasks in hopes of gaining experience, letters of recommendations and potentially a permanent position with the organization. This is a common call, “Hello, I am a development director for XYZ nonprofit organization. We have no money and only a few staff.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

An approach that member-based organizations may consider from the private sector is Lean Startup, which provides a scientific approach to creating and managing startups in order to get a desired product into customers' hands faster. They are falling behind in the race for relevance. Overhaul the governance model and committee operations.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2014

It is not easy to pull this together for the national organization or the local campus. With help from so many donors again this year, 14 ASU students attended and soaked up all the experience had to offer. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our donors. All I can say is thank you!"

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