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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Brian and his wife have three adult boys and live in Tempe, Arizona.

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

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But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Like this article? Get another!

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Stop! Collaborate and listen

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Arizona Gives Day is an incredible collaboration of over 913 nonprofits working together to raise funds. During the Spring 2020 Covid-19 pandemic Arizona Gives Day set an all time record raising $6.2 During the Spring 2020 Covid-19 pandemic Arizona Gives Day set an all time record raising $6.2

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

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Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Building relationships with volunteers and unlocking additional ways they may be willing to support the cause helps an organization develop its capacity to fulfill its mission.

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

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When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization. She serves as the chief strategy officer for Triumph in Yakima, Washington.

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What factors contribute to successful nonprofit executive compensation strategies?

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Job satisfaction surveys show that compensation is part of the equation, but people are also looking for good relationships with their colleagues, opportunities for advancement, and professional development. Sara Ebert is a 2020 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Nonprofit leadership styles for recruiting and retaining staff

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Leadership styles such as coaching, delegating, and directing, impact the leader and employee office relationships. These leadership teams need to focus on the overall experience of mentoring their employees in the first year, as that is a critical time that impacts the employee’s overall commitment to the organization.