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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

National Conference of Volunteering and Service: Points of Light. What: The w orld’s largest conference focused on volunteer and service, bringing together more than 2,000 nonprofit, government, business, and civic leaders to gain and share the knowledge, resources and connections. When: June 14-16, 2023. Where: Downtown Chicago.

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

The new opportunities for national service must be fulfilled by Americans who reflect the full tapestry of diverse backgrounds, voices and experiences that make up our nation — especially those who already live in the communities of color disproportionately affected by this crisis.

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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Kelcie Tacchi is serving as an AmeriCorps Knowledge Management VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) at Wyman Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

ASU Lodestar Center

I carry with me a deck of "check-in" cards which I use as a practice to open meetings with staff, board members, and volunteers. The cards focus on strengths-based reflections and are an easy tool to get meetings started on a positive note, even if you are discussing challenging issues. Second, use tools and practices.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Really, How Many.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: The Board Chair and the.

ASU Lodestar Center

In summary, the Chair leads and reflects the Board with full commitment to the organization’s vision and mission; has an understanding of the essential legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities of the Board; and works through policy, guidance, and support. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday Guest Post: "State of.

ASU Lodestar Center

Our laid off staff put in over 1000 hours of volunteer time during that period… " Although stories like these are incredibly inspiring, we know that sweat equity is not sustainable; nonprofit professionals can not be volunteers on a permanent basis. Its very reflective of America's wallets. All You Need is Love.