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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

We are familiar with the marketing video of the visionary speaking to a group of volunteers and encouraging them to donate time or make a financial contribution, but what about championing the volunteer experience? When will nonprofits actually welcome volunteers as people who can also be a part of charting the voyage?

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The power of social media for Hurricane Sandy

ASU Lodestar Center

However, when I had the unique opportunity to work with a local company on marketing a charity event; it was an enjoyable yet different experience. We first set up our campaign to geo-target our location which was specifically Tucson, based on the companies’ location. Click here to Like our page. show up as the ad. Facebook allowed us.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage Volunteers in Advocacy

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posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. Carletha Sterling has been on the board of directors for Wings for Women, Tucson and A New Way Of Life, Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about helping others.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

ASU Lodestar Center

Creating a thriving nonprofit sector that is fueled by innovation requires developing and retaining the best leaders. Businesses spent an estimated $12 billion in leadership development in 2011. Businesses spend $120 per employee per year on leadership development, while the social sector spends just $29 (Callanan, 2014).

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

ASU Lodestar Center

The leadership development programming challenges and supports Allies to become leaders who connect across social boundaries, facilitate collaborative action, recognize and mobilize community assets, commit to continuous learning and self-development, and are accountable for creating impact. Meet Elsbeth. That we exist!

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How Can Nonprofit Organizations Build High-Performing Employees?

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Professional development is everything. Invest in their professional development either by offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership responsibilities or by showing an active interest in their career path. Want to retain talented employees?

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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I can testify that, on behalf of my young peers, we are investing in ourselves through professional development opportunities and networking, and many of us even share common higher education degrees. Jessie comes to Phoenix from Chicago before she made the move to Tucson to become a Wildcat for life!