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Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities?

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is a rich country and, as of 2011, ranks as the most generous nation in the world, 1 only five percent of its charitable giving goes to international causes. I am a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at Arizona State University and work for the ASU Lodestar Center. In fact, though the U.S.

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An intern's perspective

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I have since had the opportunity to work at multiple nonprofit organizations as an intern, where I learned what I was good at, improved on many of my skills, and learned what makes a good internship program. All of the organizations I interned with had faith in me. You can do it! It’s all about who you know. Like this article?

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Where have all the interns gone?

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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance ASU Lodestar Center The origin of the word “intern” goes back to the Latin and French meaning: to restrict or confine within prescribed limits, as prisoners of war, enemy aliens, or combat troops who take refuge in a neutral country. Negative experiences will poison the pool of potential interns.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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International Paper Foundation. Arizona Community Foundation. International Paper Foundation. International Paper Foundation (IP) makes sustainable investments to “protect and improve the lives of our employees and mobilize our people, products, and resources to address critical needs in the communities where we live and work.”

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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

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Over the past year, our research team at Arizona State University has conducted the Technology Evolution in Volunteer Management, or “TEVA” project. Rachel Nova is a nonprofit professional with ten years of international experience in volunteer management, refugee resettlement, and education.

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How can nonprofits grow sustainable revenue by retaining fundraising professionals?

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Career advancement: Internal career paths. Prioritize internal promotions. Internal mentoring program. Christopher Cordes is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2004.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. He is also the founder and president of Seed2Life International, a nonprofit helping equip, support and encourage other faith-based groups on the frontlines of poverty alleviation.