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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

Over the past year, our research team at Arizona State University has conducted the Technology Evolution in Volunteer Management, or “TEVA” project. It’s no secret that this was a bumpy transition for many of us, exacerbated by the stress and grief of a global pandemic. But among the storm clouds, there were some silver linings.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Volunteers with leadership potential should be identified and empowered to take on larger roles. Molly Wagge is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

My name is Taylor Polen, I was born and raised in Arizona and am passionate about finding creative solutions to inspire systemic equality and opportunity for all. As a program specialist, you may think that I am limited to one program or role, that however, is not the reality. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

My name is Taylor Polen, I was born and raised in Arizona and am passionate about finding creative solutions to inspire systemic equality and opportunity for all. As a program specialist, you may think that I am limited to one program or role, that however, is not the reality. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable.

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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?

ASU Lodestar Center

Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona. After completing her AmeriCorps VISTA term, Natalia served in a variety of roles at the International Rescue Committee working on refugee resettlement programs.

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'I Truly Believe That Education is the Antidote for Ignorance, Poverty and War'

ASU Lodestar Center

Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. Consequently, my desire to play a role in transforming the world has truly been ignited. Michelle Jimenez was part of Public Allies' Class 12.

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Q&A with Maggie Saucedo, a Public Ally and Certified Nonprofit Professional

ASU Lodestar Center

Arizona State University began its fall semester last Thursday, while Public Allies Arizona will kick off its 14th year next week. PAAZ: Did you have a professor or mentor that played an important role in your life? I stepped into a role I would not have imagined. posted by Maggie Saucedo Class 13 Public Ally.

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