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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive. Collaboration.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: Using collaborative inquiry to engage stakeholders

ASU Lodestar Center

Cultivating this discipline of planning can be greatly eased and enhanced by engaging your stakeholders in collaborative inquiry, defined by Jennifer Donahoo as a process that offers participants a systematic way to explore issues and determine resolutions through shared inquiry, reflection, and dialogue. Applying the knowledge learned.

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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

ASU Lodestar Center

Through my participation in these activities, I have been a better resource to customers and clients, a stronger partner with those whom I am collaborating, and a more knowledgeable and connected peer and coworker. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center. Like this article?

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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However, in " Programs Aren’t Everything ," investing in beneficiaries increases their sense of self, take ownership of their needs, and become collaborators to the solution. Invest in the knowledge of your beneficiaries by asking for their opinions. Obstacle 4: “We do not believe evaluation is important.”.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Nonprofit Management.

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Takeaways from the American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit

ASU Lodestar Center

Today I am pleased to have the occasion to fulfill my pledge to share my experience and newfound knowledge, further supporting the development of the sector’s leadership pipeline. Brigitte Dayton is Vice President of Operations for the Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Phoenix. cities, Brigitte moved to Phoenix in 2006.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.

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Manager of Knowledge Resources ASU Lodestar Center Welcome to Research Friday ! It was a great week for learning and connecting, with over 500 people attending the Phoenix Business Journals Fourth Annual Nonprofit Business Summit , which engaged nonprofit and business leaders in dialogue and educational sessions. All You Need is Love.