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

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Overcoming symbolic downward accountability also requires nonprofit leaders move beyond simply listening to clients and, instead, develop systems to communicate client perspectives to a wider audience and adjust services as needed (Benjamin, 2013).

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Fighting for a cause

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I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. After getting all of the safety things in order, I met with the Alaska State Troopers and worked out an exchange system for the youth in need of shelter. how to start a nonprofit Dick Erwin AmeriCorps' Like this article? Get another!

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

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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. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. posted by Taylor Polen Class 11 and class 12 Public Ally.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

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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. My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. posted by Taylor Polen Class 11 and class 12 Public Ally.

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

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Arizona State University began its fall semester last Thursday, while Public Allies Arizona will kick off its 14th year next week. Throughout the first few weeks, Anne had discussed her journey with community, AmeriCorps and how she has a passion for giving back. Help them find support systems and their own personal support systems.

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

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So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. In the spring and summer of 2021, with funding from AmeriCorps, our research team held focus groups with volunteer administrators about their technology use in the pandemic.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.

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I've edited the scoring system. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. May 6, 2011 2:28 PM Laura Bush said. Okay, if I scored an 8, does that mean I'm a sector sage and a scholar?? May 6, 2011 3:57 PM Kayla said. Blame Stephanie for that one! I got an 8!