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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . Credit: Make-A-Wish Arizona Facebook. In Arizona , where the program began, more than 7,000 wishes have been granted. All the funds needed to grant wishes come through the generosity of donors. His wish was to become a police officer.

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MARCH 2, 2022

posted by Chelsea Guffy Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit employees are leaving at a rapid rate for a variety of reasons, including low pay and benefits packages, lack of long-term career opportunities, poor work-life balance, and even faulty leadership. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

posted by Bob Sell Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit leaders make decisions. In fact, the nonprofit leader’s job description could be described as: Worry about worst-case scenarios. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Sign your name on things. Make decisions. Don’t leave any group out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 5, 2017

Many nonprofit organizations rely on individual giving as a primary source of income to carry out their missions. Although every donor is different, research has been conducted to determine commonalities among generational giving. So, how can nonprofits lock in this next generation of donors?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

posted by David Ross Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit leaders play an integral role in the promise of social equity. While nonprofits may aim to achieve an equitable mission for the community, nonprofits also draw in donors, board members, and employees.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

posted by Lee Nix Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Why should a nonprofit collaborate with their community or stakeholders? Where does a nonprofit begin the process of collaboration? By listening to the community and responding to their needs, nonprofits can garner trust.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

posted by Christopher Cordes Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Increasingly, leaders of nonprofit organizations manage and drive their missions forward in a more complex and less certain world. He earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2004. Concluding thoughts.

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JUNE 1, 2022

posted by Nathan Bezzant Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. 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.

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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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MARCH 3, 2020

posted by Molly Wagge, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Implementing strategic engagement initiatives designed to leverage the assets of volunteers expands a nonprofit’s ability to maximize its social impact.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret that storytelling in the digital age is essential for nonprofits , but the efficacy of stories depends largely on how clearly and strategically they’re communicated to each unique segment of your audience, also sometimes known as a persona. Oscar One-Off Donor 2. Luna Lapsed Donor. Oscar One-Off Donor.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

posted by Daniel Tyrrell Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The Trust Barometer 2021 Global Report reports that businesses are now the only institution trusted by the public, not nonprofits. Encourage reciprocal donor communication. Illustration generated by DALL·E.

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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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APRIL 1, 2022

posted by Casey Davis Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

posted by Emily Wojcik Grunspan Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The 2018 State of the Sector Survey from the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 86% of nonprofits saw increasing demands for services and 57% would not be able to meet those demands. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

posted by Sara Ebert Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. 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. But is virtue truly its own reward? But is virtue truly its own reward?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

posted by Samantha Wessel, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Finding ways to bring short-term volunteers into your nonprofit can be tough, especially if your organization relies heavily on training or extensive screening mechanisms to ensure long-term commitments. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

posted by Josh Haynes Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

So, why do individuals contribute money to nonprofit organizations? When individuals give to nonprofit organizations serving a particular societal need or set of needs, they are attempting to meet their own philanthropic objectives. The truth is, donors don't support organizations because the organization needs help.

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MARCH 2, 2012

of Central Arizona. As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar or practitioner to highlight current nonprofit research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day practice. In 2011 I gave to over twenty different nonprofit organizations.

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APRIL 15, 2020

posted by Crystal Nettles, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The digital age represents an opportunity for nonprofits to increase giving. With merely a click of a mouse or tap on a phone, individuals can quickly learn about and donate to nonprofit organizations.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

posted by Shelbee Axsom-Anderson Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most in the nonprofit sector have heard the question, “How much of my donation will go toward programs?” Nonprofits depend on sustainable revenue sources to ensure their mission is fulfilled. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Racial biases in employers’ recruitment practices.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

posted by Kim Roe Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In the Journal of Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Seung-Chul Yoo and Minette Drumwright provided data from 2017 indicating that “…86 percent of U.S. The first is that social media is a small donor platform.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

posted by Eric Salazar Spring 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit organizations meant to support these communities have suffered a similar fate in the federal response while foundations try to fill the void. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Social enterprise opportunity.

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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. The ability to tell potential volunteers, donors, and champions your story in a succinct and cogent manner is as invaluable as it is daunting.

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AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. We want your nonprofit to be successful in its mission.

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JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If a nonprofit wants to achieve the full scope of capability, then they must have the skilled talent that can reach it by providing a fair and competitive compensation in an already stressed environment. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Compensation.

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APRIL 18, 2017

It is no secret that nonprofits struggle to make ends meet when it comes to costs that cannot be directly attributed to a specific program. A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates. posted by Anna Midkiff Comptroller, Critical Path Institute.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

posted by Jordyn Shafer-Frie Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The nonprofit sector is in a delicate and unique position compared to the for-profit sector. Can you imagine if nonprofit organizations were able to operate this way? Needless to say, the nonprofit sector doesn’t operate that way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

posted by Jacquelynn Sokol Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. If you are a nonprofit executive then, stop and consider collaboration or a merger. Nonprofit executives, as we know, have a lot on their plates to juggle, but at the very top of responsibilities is that of impact.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU. On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. We spent the day grouped with new leaders in the nonprofit sector learning vital skills for leadership and management.

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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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JUNE 12, 2019

posted by Tomasa Ravines Burga Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. But what about most nonprofits, without national recognition? There are more than one million nonprofits in the U.S.

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JULY 17, 2019

posted by Heather Aal Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Not all revenue streams are created equal in the nonprofit sector. Restricted funds can be a result of grants, donor requests or specific fundraising campaigns. Nonprofit organizations must create a gift acceptance policy.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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