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Why your nonprofit must invest in outcome measurement and a culture of innovation

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posted by Kurtis Espino Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Services that were once provided primarily by the government have slowly shifted to the nonprofit sector to reduce government spending. He is the Marketing & Development Coordinator at Arizona's Children Association.

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Leadership Development in Nonprofits: Identifying Toxic Signs of Ego in Your Development Space

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posted by Disa McAlister Fall 2017 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit organizations have added pressure in the area of Leadership Development due to smaller staff sizes, with smaller salaries. Use the moments in and around meetings to foster the kind of leadership that will support your organization.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

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According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time.

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What are advantages to collaboration between nonprofit and for-profit organizations?

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posted by Nicholas Linsk Fall 2016 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In addition, the interdependence between nonprofits, corporations and governments will continue to intensify during the 21st century. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. In Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, James E. Austin and M.

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'Thanks to Public Allies, I am Now, and Forever, an Agent of Impact'

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After graduating high school, I decided I needed to find the passion and leadership that would steer my future. Therefore, I took a leap of faith, took “the road less traveled,” and applied for Public Allies Arizona. She was placed at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona as a Community Relations Specialist.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

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If your nonprofit mission is to end hunger in Arizona, the strategy may be to identify the areas of greatest need and set up food pantries in those areas. Perhaps politics has played a role and you need to develop a plan that doesn’t involve government funding. These are measured in years and originate in the mission statement.

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How Can Nonprofits Retain High-Performing Staff?

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posted by Kristin Harvey Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. It is vital to ensure those in key leadership positions are trustworthy and lead by example. Feedback should be multi-directional, with employees having opportunities to provide ongoing and honest feedback to leadership.