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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

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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Why your nonprofit must invest in outcome measurement and a culture of innovation

ASU Lodestar Center

Nonprofit human service organizations consist of a wide range of organizations focusing on delivering solutions to communities through health care, housing assistance, family-oriented services, youth development, and more. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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The Great Connection: Engaging Donors in Your Mission

ASU Lodestar Center

Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. So, why do individuals contribute money to nonprofit organizations? I'm late for work and almost out of gas!), Owner, Clyde Kunz and Associates, LLC.

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What is the impact of restricting donations, and how does a nonprofit find balance?

ASU Lodestar Center

The long-term sustainability of a charity is dependent on unrestricted funding sources allowing the organization to determine how and where resources should be focused. Restricted funding has been the standard for many charities to accept with a smile while figuring out how to work within the limitations set forth. Restricted Funding.

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Research Friday: The Real Impact of Collective Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

Brian Spicker: What's wonderful about that article is it’s something I think all of us in the social sector have been working on, they just happened to present it elegantly. And then the last area is a backbone organization, and that means there is an organization that is focused on moving all those elements forward, year after year.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Honestly, whether you’re in nonprofit or for-profit work, remembering the reason you’re serving a particular group is vital to moving the organization forward. Working with key staff and board members, identify areas of improvement as well as past winning strategies. What will you do differently this year? Mary's Food Bank.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last summer, I met a young man in Arizona named Kyle. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. But even with all that valuable experience, Kyle was stuck working double shifts at a local pizza joint.

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