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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

Younger individuals from the Millennial generation, as well as some from Gen X and Z groups, will soon become the lifeblood of the nonprofit sector – being transitioned nearly $30 trillion over the next 20 years from their predecessors, the Baby Boomers. In 2015, 87% of total charitable contributions in the U.S. were made by individuals.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.

ASU Lodestar Center

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. A few months ago, I was shopping at the local grocery market, wearing my AmeriCorps sweatshirt.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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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. The survey gave us a basic sketch, but the color and texture emerged during follow-up focus group conversations. But among the storm clouds, there were some silver linings.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: American Humanics: An Elite Group

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 American Humanics: An Elite Group posted by Lyn McDonough , American Humanics Program Coordinator Senior, ASU Lodestar Center "The few, the proud." American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Okay, okay — I stole this slogan from the U.S. Marine Corps.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers. Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

While the first year is often reserved solely for learning and growth, an Allies’ second year is used to expand their confidence and to step up and thrive as a leader within the program, their community and their placement organizations. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable.

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