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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America

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posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. As allies, taking action is the nature of our work. We’re Public Allies Arizona Class of 2014 and we all are going to keep getting things done for America. But we''ve persevered.

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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Chad Wheeler, the CEO of Open Door, a nonprofit working to alleviate chronic homelessness and human trafficking in my home of Lubbock, Texas, has come to use all of the previously named technologies. Josh Haynes is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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

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Although the HUD Exchange’s Continuum of Care focuses specifically on homelessness, other coalitions use a similar framework to address specific issues. Kurtis Espino is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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The Great Connection: Engaging Donors in Your Mission

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Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. I'm late for work and almost out of gas!), we also have individual concerns that are more outwardly-focused (Why are there so many homeless people on the street these days?

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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program

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Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. In addition, they offer case management for homeless clients in the Interfaith Home Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). Right before Christmas day, we learned that John, working a fulltime job to provide for his family, did not have a bed.

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Research Friday: The Real Impact of Collective Impact

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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. I think in this work that we do what’s exciting is that we meet people who really care. Can you talk a little about those key elements?

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

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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?

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