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

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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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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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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

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Directly asking how they would like to be involved is an effective way to engage young individuals and make their voices heard. An AmeriCorps alum and recent inductee of the Nu Lambda Mu International Honor Society , Ms. Find ways to tap into the talents of young people – focus groups, committees, and mentorships are low-cost options.

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

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As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. However, by seeking out the voices of the people they serve, nonprofit organizations can embrace their responsibilities and improve their organizations.

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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America

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posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done. I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done.

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Who's Behind That Voice on the Phone: Meet TechSoup Client Services

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Gina Frassetto is one of a number of people at TechSoup who have come to us from AmeriCorps or the Peace Corp. As an AmeriCorps volunteer, she ran environmental stewardship programs for schoolchildren at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. I think she is the only one of us, though, who is an alumna of both.

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

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Maggie: To empower people to leverage their voices in building capacity within not only themselves, but also their communities. Yes, definitely I can see people within communities using their voices to lift up themselves and their communities. PAAZ: What did you intend to use your degree(s) for? Maggie: Yes, every day.

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