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The Great Connection: Engaging Donors in Your Mission

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, we also have individual concerns that are more outwardly-focused (Why are there so many homeless people on the street these days? For individuals who care about helping to alleviate a community problem (homelessness, for example), there are three options: Do nothing (which will also do nothing to alleviate their need to help!).

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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Today’s internal management software can track and categorize every donor interaction, gift, and desired style of communication, and they can manage physical and virtual events, cover all areas of fundraising, and are easy to use. At this point, the livelihoods of countless people depend upon these efforts.

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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

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Community partners, donors and volunteers can see when an organization is not being holistic in their DEI practices. Brittney Riedinger is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. She received her bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of North Dakota.

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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program

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Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. In addition, they offer case management for homeless clients in the Interfaith Home Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

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Review the mission statement - cure cancer, end homelessness, provide affordable housing for working families - whatever it is, ask yourself if the programs from last year helped the organization reach its goals. Donor or volunteer engagement and participation may be an area of improvement. What will you do differently this year?

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What is the impact of restricting donations, and how does a nonprofit find balance?

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Restricted funds can be a result of grants, donor requests or specific fundraising campaigns. The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. This can lead to skewed budgets, falsified accounting practices and loss of stakeholder trust.

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Networking

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posted by Sentari Minor , Program Specialist, The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. These are the people who cannot only help you find jobs or partnerships, but can potentially recommend you to employers and connect you with donors. Sentari Minor is a Program Specialist for the Rodel Foundation of Arizona. Networking.

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