ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

As a member of the board of YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network) Phoenix, I have been fortunate to cross paths with some extraordinary emerging leaders, facilitators, mentors, and nonprofit sector thought leaders. Musical Instrument Museum. What has been your experience? Like this article? Get another!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 1, 2020

Protecting your nonprofit’s data is crucial, no matter who you work with. How can you protect donor data while you’re working with third-party vendors, then? Consider providing online courses in scam detection for anyone who might work with sensitive donor data. Be Accountable. The results are transformative and sustainable.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

There are people who think of work-life balance in a Utopian way — where work and life responsibilities are lines in the Zen garden of life. When those same people realize how fictionalized that image is, they often give up on the daydream and get back into the thick of their work. Want to learn more about work-life balance?

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Innovative Technology We invest in intuitive technology to make your work easier, more efficient, and more effective. Strategic Partnerships We work alongside you every step of the way to understand the unique needs of your social good organization and help you thrive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a focus and priority for any organization takes intentional effort, hard work and practice. The awareness we have regarding our own biases can lead to reducing inequities and allows us to put DEI to work effectively in our organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

Even though motivation and passion are high amongst employees entering the nonprofit sector, there seems to be high burnout and a desire to leave nonprofit work behind all together after a short amount of time. She currently works on the Integrated Fundraising Team at Make-A-Wish America, going on two years with the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Some believe that nonprofit work is more of a calling than a career, but when one considers that this ‘calling’ is responsible for literally billions of dollars changing hands each year in our own country alone, it’s a calling of high importance. posted by Sheryl Keeme , Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

Strategies to improve the diversity of the nonprofit workforce have the potential to accelerate social change, and nonprofit leaders need to assess what strategies will work for the organization and aim to improve current work environments, become innovative and increase community impact.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. The firm has over 30 years of experience and has worked with over 400 nonprofits to make custom-tailored solutions for success. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas.

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Givinga

MARCH 23, 2021

Specifically, the millennial cohort is looking to work for companies that have demonstrated their commitment to giving back, the presence and promotion of a charitable giving program. As companies create or strengthen their CSR program, it’s critical to keep in mind the values and causes most important to their employees.

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Givinga

AUGUST 4, 2021

Last week, our team got together for Givinga Summit 2021: Build Our Vision, an internal conference in Boston where we got an opportunity to share and celebrate our collective work and vision for the future of Givinga. . Our cofounder and CEO Joe Phoenix said, “Could not be more proud to be part of this team!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 16, 2018

The team has poured their hearts and souls into setting goals, developing strategies, and recruiting staff and volunteers, only to have all that work potentially go to waste when a leader leaves the organization. What worked, what didn’t, and how will future events be different? Mary's Food Bank.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

Working in the comic book store, I would make sure to talk to the sales reps who sold us products, along with visiting trade shows where I would talk to as many vendors and other shop workers as I could. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2022

Nonprofit employees are leaving at a rapid rate for a variety of reasons, including low pay and benefits packages, lack of long-term career opportunities, poor work-life balance, and even faulty leadership. Advocate for the employees that work tirelessly for the organization. Make room in the budget for all employees.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Validate your work. What work is being done, and by whom? For staff to truly understand the mission and direction of the work, they must be involved. It also creates space to identify future leaders and allow them to work as a liaison to the board and external stakeholders. They take humility, hard work and support.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

Honestly, whether you’re in nonprofit or for-profit work, remembering the reason you’re serving a particular group is vital to moving the organization forward. Working with key staff and board members, identify areas of improvement as well as past winning strategies. What will you do differently this year? Cheers and Happy New Year!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2019

Marcia Mintz, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP), defined a high-performance culture as, “When everybody at every level understands where their role fits into the organization and the plan to get where they want to go.”. The people on the bus should be from various backgrounds and working styles.

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

PHOENIX, Md., Since 2000, Pathfinders for Autism has worked to support and improve the lives of individuals affected by autism through expansive, customized programming, and by providing resources, training, information, and activities free of charge.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Now in its fourth year, Fast Pitch has attracted both a diverse group of nonprofits to compete and a steadfast pool of funders eager to help innovative groups working in the Valley. A Phoenix native, he enjoys any and all activities that empower and enrich the city, particularly the nonprofit sector.

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. The firm has over 30 years of experience and has worked with over 400 nonprofits to make custom-tailored solutions for success. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. Phoenix Youth At Risk decided to undertake the task of rebranding and changed the name of their organization to New Pathways For Youth.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations. The Center works like a hub in that way, connecting the dots between the sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 7, 2019

Prior to Public Allies I was a first-generation college student pursuing my Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Phoenix College, working part-time with the City of Phoenix Head Start and being a mother to my wonderful child. After a while working in my community and serving, I yearned to continue to grow and be challenged.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Over the past four years, I have worked as an instructional designer in the for-profit education world and am excited to have transitioned into the nonprofit sector. While at University of Phoenix, I specialized in the development of faculty workshops for our online faculty members.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The podcast, which is done in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is hosted by bestselling author Baratunde Thurston and spotlights leaders across the nonprofit, for-profit, and education sectors in their work to tackle some of the biggest problems facing the world. Nonprofit Cloud is Delivering Unique Experiences to Drive Impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 30, 2018

I felt like I was stuck working in a place with no more room to grow and develop. I was working mixed shifts at Starbucks, wondering what the next challenge would be. One way I helped build capacity in the neighborhood that I work with is by starting a block watch. What I have learned in Public Allies: · Social justice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

As a proud young nonprofit professional in the Phoenix valley, I believe it's important to remember that age is not a qualifying factor in one’s professional abilities. Jessie comes to Phoenix from Chicago before she made the move to Tucson to become a Wildcat for life! Jessie Singer , Executive Director. Dysart Community Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Its fantastic work – very intense and rewarding. But it can be scary at times – looking at a mountain of work, thinking there has to be a better way to manage – because if we dont, we cant improve lives. Facing a challenging situation at work? Im a new leader, managing a young program with high expectations.

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Givinga

MARCH 31, 2021

“We’ve been making huge strides at Givinga, advancing a very exciting pipeline of customers and partners that recognize the need to implement modern technology that reflects a shift toward a more purpose-driven society,” said Joe Phoenix, our co-founder and CEO.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 4, 2017

The bread-and-butter funding that enables our work may dissipate due to any number of external factors. Nonprofit organizations should accept their vulnerability in their beginnings and work to make themselves irreplaceable and indispensable in the social sector. Vulnerability is inevitable. Sources: Bowman, W. 22(1), 37 – 51.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 2, 2018

It may not work the first time, but you’ve taken the first step to establishing a precedence for your meeting space. Not being a bottleneck requires having a great deal of trust,” says Matt Solberg, owner of Phoenix Comicon, “My first few years I micromanaged, which was a reflection of my trust level. Being a bottleneck.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

On the other hand, some say Twitter is ready for a renaissance , a phoenix rising from the ashes. Take for example the # AskACurator hashtag created by a digital expert who works with museums almost five years ago and still active today.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 18, 2012

Organizations like HandsOn Greater Phoenix can aid in the recruitment and training of skilled volunteers. If you really need the help making it work, just ask me, and I'll volunteer. Additionally, he sits on the board of the Welcome to America Project and KEEN Phoenix. Like this article? Get another!

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NTEN

AUGUST 26, 2021

You were born in New York, grew up in Phoenix, and have lived in Hawaii, Ecuador, Boston. My design work, on the other hand, is pretty much always a team. What brought you to Miami? The common thread here, aside from a 14-year stint in Boston, is warm weather. That would be the easy and probably obvious response. That’s curious.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 28, 2016

Brigitte Dayton is Vice President of Operations for the Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Phoenix. Brigitte was recognized as SoScottsdale/Uptown Magazine’s – 20 of the Most Influential Valley Professionals Under 40 and Phoenix Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, Class of 2015. cities, Brigitte moved to Phoenix in 2006.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

YNPN Phoenix. Serving on nonprofit boards has been some of the most rewarding and frustrating work I have ever done. I have experienced the amazing work they can do when they at their best, as well as felt the disillusion when they don’t. A lot of your board work is connecting with people who have an interest in your mission.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving as Principal for a Day at Arizona School for the Arts (ASA) on October 27 via a program put on by HandsOn Greater Phoenix. While the challenges facing schools today are daunting, there is much to celebrate, and I applaud the great work that the team at ASA is doing right here in our own backyard.

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