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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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DECEMBER 18, 2018

posted by Emma Mones Class 12 Public Ally. Therefore, I took a leap of faith, took “the road less traveled,” and applied for Public Allies Arizona. Through hosting informational booths at community events and presenting to local businesses and community groups, I have shared the mission of my agency with hundreds of people.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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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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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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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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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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OCTOBER 30, 2018

posted by Prisma Paredes Class 12 Public Ally. What I have learned in Public Allies: · Social justice. Public speaking. One day I got a message – it was from my future director telling me to apply to Public Allies. I can honestly say that my life has changed dramatically with Public Allies. Data rescue. Networking.

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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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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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APRIL 14, 2022

posted by Nikki Belshe Lanza Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Successfully including all stakeholders in the life of a nonprofit requires attention to enacting and maintaining inclusive practices. Nonprofit organizations have much to gain from individuals with disabilities. In 2019, 11.4%

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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. Ask beneficiaries to volunteer with projects and events.

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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 16, 2021

posted by Katie Peterson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. If investing into nonprofit infrastructure will help advance organizations to that next level, then why do nonprofit leaders loathe the idea of putting any money into infrastructure? Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

Public Allies Arizona. In Spring 2010, I administered an informal survey as part of a Public Allies independent study project. 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?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

posted by Shayla Hubbard Project Coordinator, University of Arizona College of Medicine. Nonprofit organizations have the ability to connect and mobilize individuals. By creating opportunities for engagement, the nonprofit sector is responsible for building cohesion and social capital.

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JUNE 19, 2017

posted by Tyler Adams Manager, Affiliate Relations-Events Make-A-Wish International. Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future.

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JUNE 1, 2017

posted by Hailey Farr Events Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) holds the power to make a significant difference for nonprofits and corporations around the world. Nonprofits need to diversify their opportunities when attempting to create partnerships with corporations.

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APRIL 2, 2020

posted by Erin Larkins, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. When a nonprofit leader invests in the PD of their employees, it will have significant positive effects on fundraising and donor involvement. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Second, better results for the organization as whole.

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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

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. It builds reputation within a community, adds credibility to all business endeavors, and gains respect from each individual customer who experiences these philanthropic events. Like this article?

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JUNE 8, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Savvy nonprofits will fulfill their organizations mission by diversifying their income stream.

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APRIL 3, 2019

posted by Katy Dennis-Bishop Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Strong infrastructure in nonprofits is incredibly important to the health and success of every organization. That number is alarmingly low.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

As the frequency of climate emergencies increase , low-income communities are at risk of extreme weather events, causing unsalvageable damage to their homes and reversing years of economic progress. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar.

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MARCH 16, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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MAY 15, 2017

The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. In July 2015, two of the earliest SIBs in the US reported markedly different results from which a nonprofit manager can learn.

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MAY 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Access resources!

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JUNE 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Is starting a nonprofit the right path for you? So, what is the difference?

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Recently, Komen’s president Liz Thompson announced that she will be stepping down in September but she leaves the organization with its long-term health in jeopardy; in some cases fundraising is down 20 to 30% , and as numbers for fall fundraising events come in, that figure may grow. Komen’s misstep is a loss for the entire nonprofit sector.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story.

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MAY 6, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

posted by Michelle Jimenez Class 12 Public Ally. Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. Michelle Jimenez was part of Public Allies' Class 12. I chose to see each project as a new opportunity.

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MAY 24, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Nonprofit professionals use the word "community" a lot. Theyre just down the street."

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JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Arizona doesnt have 15,000 federally-recognized charities — it now has closer to 12,000.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Meet the folks who are here to help you and your nonprofit succeed! Elsbeth Pollack Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona. Tell us about Public Allies and why you do what you do. I worked at a nonprofit in Tucson called BorderLinks for about four years. A community-focused listener, connector, and advocate.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteer retention is important in nonprofits because many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services. It is an issue in both large and small organizations because no matter the size, nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their mission. posted by Laura Unkefer Donor Care Coordinator, CFS Make-A-Wish America.

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