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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: What does the repeal of Arizona's solicitation law mean to my nonprofit?

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Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center. Question: How have the requirements for charitable solicitation registration in Arizona changed with new legislation? Is this good or bad for nonprofits in Arizona? If Arizona charitable organizations actively solicit or regularly receive. Let’s hope.

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“A Wish Begins With Hope.”

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While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . Credit: Make-A-Wish Arizona Facebook. In Arizona , where the program began, more than 7,000 wishes have been granted. Nothing is asked of participating families since Make-A-Wish Arizona’s goal is to support them through a difficult time. .

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

As the sector grows and changes, so too do our leaders. By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive.

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Five ways to retain quality employees at your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Changing the narrative about overhead funding with your donors is another area to look into. Start the professional development in the onboarding process. Strategize with your leadership team about changes that can be made to recruit and retain quality employees. Present career opportunities.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

Arizona State University began its fall semester last Thursday, while Public Allies Arizona will kick off its 14th year next week. Maggie: Doing a social change project with classmates and seeing, feeling and experiencing the difference we made in a community. posted by Maggie Saucedo Class 13 Public Ally.

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

In today’s world, job roles are constantly changing and new challenges arise in the workplace. Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Looking for nonprofit professional development opportunities? ASU Lodestar Center.