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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

Over the past year, our research team at Arizona State University has conducted the Technology Evolution in Volunteer Management, or “TEVA” project. It’s no secret that this was a bumpy transition for many of us, exacerbated by the stress and grief of a global pandemic. But among the storm clouds, there were some silver linings.

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How can nonprofits effectively recruit and retain high-performing employees?

ASU Lodestar Center

According to recent findings, nonprofit organizations can capitalize on training, building a culture of empowerment and recognition programs in order to provide incentives to employees. Executive search firms are costly but can positively impact ROI for the organization if the ideal candidate is recruited and selected for the role.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

The evaluator takes on many roles: facilitator, technical expert, and sometimes a shoulder to cry. By following these steps, your organization can replace poor capacity with self-sufficiency, self-determination, and empowerment. But the key to success in ECB is participation. Create a written plan. Invest in your evaluation capacity.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

Therefore, I took a leap of faith, took “the road less traveled,” and applied for Public Allies Arizona. I would eventually be matched to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBS), where I would become the Community Relations Assistant and—later—the Community Relations Specialist.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

Phoenix, Arizona: Storymakers 2017: Defining Your Nonprofit Narrative. Phoenix, Arizona: Website Building 101: Quick and Easy Web Presence for Nonprofits. Mahikeng, South Africa: Rural Tech Empowerment. Morogoro, Tanzania: Role of ICT for Farm Management. Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Thursday, September 7, 2017.

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American Express Leadership Academy alumna Elena Zee shares profound impact of 2019 Aspen Institute Fellowship

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Elena Zee Alumna of American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center's Class VII President and CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Elena Zee is President and CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education. at the Aspen Institute.

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Elena Zee shares profound impact of 2019 Aspen Institute Fellowship

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Elena Zee Alumna of American Express Leadership Academy 2015 President and CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Elena Zee is President and CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Prior to this role, Elena had worked in the global financial services industry for more than 20 years.

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