ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

A friend of mine once gave me a card that pictured a crisis center, on fire and afloat on a river, about to fall over a cliff. The day-to-day work of nonprofit organizations is often so demanding, the big picture is often overlooked in response to the daily “crisis” of staying afloat. way to start to talk about the future.

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JUNE 1, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make the Leap posted by Robert Duea , Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center and Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center So, youre thinking about starting a nonprofit organization.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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MAY 24, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Communities posted by Hannah Humphrey , Public Allies Arizona Alumna / Outreach Coordinator, Xico What does it mean to be a community organization? Nonprofit professionals use the word "community" a lot. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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APRIL 29, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. In a prior post titled, "Really, How Many Nonprofits Are There?" We welcome your comments and feedback.

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MARCH 10, 2011

Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Commu. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Research Friday: "Really, How Many Nonprofits Are.

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MARCH 4, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The headline in the East Valley Tribune was, "More Arizona public schools are excelling." Arizona Republic : A.1.

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MAY 27, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How is your nonprofit organization adjusting to anticipate these important trends?

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APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. A 2008 study shows that the nonprofit sector employs approximately 13 million people in the United States. [1] 1] In the past few decades, the nonprofit workforce has become increasingly professionalized.

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JUNE 15, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Making the Play: Successfully Engaging Youth Within the Nonprofit Sector posted by David "DJ" Heyward , American Humanics Student / Team MPhasis Coach Many of us in the nonprofit sector work specifically with children and young adults. How does your nonprofit organization engage youth?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The Collaboration Prize was created and is funded by The Lodestar Foundation in collaboration with the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan (AIM) Alliance , of which the ASU Lodestar Center is an integral part. Congratulations to the 8 Finalists and best wishes to all nonprofits doing this challenging work. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

What Next — posted by Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center The IRS has begun to revoke the tax-exempt status for those nonprofit organizations that have not filed some form of a 990 (information report) for three years. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. All You Need is Love.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Networking posted by Jessica Sadoway , Nonprofit and Social Media Blogger Just last Friday, The Collaboration Prize announced its third annual winner (congratulations to the Adoption Coalition of Texas !). Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.

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APRIL 22, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 22, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many Nonprofits Are There?" As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Since Im much more of a "tech geek" than a nonprofit guru, I must confess that I knew absolutely nothing about the keynote speakers we have scheduled for the forum. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t.

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MARCH 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 25, 2011 Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" posted by Angela Francis , Senior Associate Nonprofit Finance Fund Welcome to Research Friday ! Weve had a great response thus far to Research Friday, our weekly series on nonprofit research.

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APRIL 27, 2011

Funny thing is, I learned the exact same thing in just one day while attending the ASU Lodestar Centers 2011 Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness. It's great to hear that folks were able to have such good communication and networking between nonprofits. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Love the post, Sarah!

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MAY 17, 2011

Requirements not only include courses towards their degree program, but also 30 additional hours of coursework and 200 Career Field Exploration (CFE) hours — designed to assist students in "trying out" different nonprofit organizations and the jobs within them before they make any decisions about full-time employment.

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MARCH 18, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

To hear more about our latest research on strong funder-grantee relationships and the keys to success, please join me on March 4 th for the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s 13th Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness, " Nonprofit Grantees & Funders: Building Strong Relationships - Assuring Community Impact."

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MAY 20, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. 1] The relationship between a nonprofit Board Chair and the CEO is an incredibly important one.

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JUNE 3, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 3, 2011 Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector Becoming More Commercialized? As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice.

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APRIL 1, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. I worked with a nonprofit several years ago, and we had the most success with donors when we actually talked to them.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

With the explosion of micro-blogging, the nonprofit world has a fantastic new tool to connect with the public in exciting and creative ways. But what happens when bad tweets happen to good nonprofits? I think it gets especially tough for nonprofit organizations when it comes to creating an online "personality."

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APRIL 12, 2013

Dianna Schwartz , Public Allies Arizona Alumna. continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. I tried to picture a bench like this in a “Western” classroom. Executive Director. Military Assistance Project. As part of a.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Oh, the high-wire balancing act of nonprofit CEO compensation. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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MARCH 11, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Its easy to find news articles that expose fraud, scandal, and dishonesty in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector. We rate our favorite restaurants online through services like Yelp, so it makes perfect sense that we can also have an outlet for nonprofits. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.

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MAY 7, 2018

The one-size-fits-all mentality may work with buying a hat but it is not an effective way to attract new donors to your nonprofit. All the better to paint the picture for your donor to feel the impact of their donation. She has also served as president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals- Greater Arizona Chapter.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Disclaimer Monday, February 28, 2011 Fast Lane Philanthropy posted by Terri Wogan , Executive Director Social Venture Partners Arizona Imagine you have just stepped onto the stage before some of the Valleys most influential leaders. It's exciting to see so much support and energy for the innovative work Phoenix nonprofits are doing.

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MAY 4, 2011

Back in the early 1990s, I had a day job studying nonprofit spending and reporting as part of something called the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Study , a joint project between the Urban Institute and Indiana University. Another part was that many nonprofits didnt have systems in place to track and allocate expenses accurately.

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MAY 9, 2011

Nonprofit organizations all over the world have become accustomed to the social media franchise: People are now able to donate online, view volunteer opportunities on the web, follow charity updates, and much more. A little step like encouraging our families to volunteer and get involved in the nonprofit community really can make big changes!

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APRIL 8, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.

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MARCH 30, 2011

Tan , Public Allies Arizona Program Manager ASU Lodestar Center As Ive done every March for the past four years, I participated as a Team Leader in United Ways Alternative Spring Break (ASB) in the metro Washington D.C. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.

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APRIL 5, 2011

I have a rough time donating to nonprofits. At this point in my life, I only give money to one nonprofit organization, and I do that through automatic monthly payments, with little thought at all to the whole process. How am I impacting my community, and why am I so gosh darn lazy when it comes to helping out local nonprofits?

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JUNE 7, 2011

Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Commu. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Research Friday: "Really, How Many Nonprofits Are.

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MAY 13, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The second major tsunami reflects the generational shifts in nonprofit leadership.

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