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AmeriCorps Expands Commitment Advancing Equity and Racial Justice

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, launched its equity action plan in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. .

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A Helpful (Unofficial) Digital Training Guide for New AmeriCorps Members

Whole Whale

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. If you are a part of the AmeriCorps network please reach out through our contact us form for a discount on any course or a subscription.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Ben Duda is executive director of AmeriCorps Alums and graciously agreed to share some thoughts on this as guest post. Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. SXSW EDU is more focused to educators, government and people working in the ed space. . And, everyone else.

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How Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission

ASU Lodestar Center

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. But what about most nonprofits, without national recognition? Leaders also need to guarantee funding to develop the branding strategy and count on the board governance. Apple, Google and Starbucks all are famous brands in the for-profit sector.

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Volunteer administration: What has changed in recent decades?

ASU Lodestar Center

It follows up on a study that I conducted back in 2003, when I reported the country’s first national snapshot on the readiness of nonprofit organizations to provide good experiences for their volunteers. Note: The 2019 Volunteer Management Capacity Study was funded by AmeriCorps, a U.S. federal government agency.

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Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission.Really?

ASU Lodestar Center

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. But what about most nonprofits, without national recognition? Leaders also need to guarantee funding to develop the branding strategy and count on the board governance. Apple, Google and Starbucks all are famous brands in the for-profit sector.