article thumbnail

Ask a Nonprofit Specialist - Arizona Gives Day

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center Question: We would like to increase our donations. Is the upcoming Arizona Gives Day a good opportunity to do this? Arizona nonprofit organizations can participate in our own Arizona Gives Day on April 9, 2014.

Arizona 58
article thumbnail

How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

Furthermore, 43% of those gifts were made by Baby Boomers while only 11% were made by Millennials , according to Fidelity Charitable. Consider exploring partnerships with corporations that employ large numbers of young people, offering exclusive volunteer, event and networking opportunities in return to employees who make a gift.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ready to embrace episodic volunteers? Six questions to ask your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event. Wessel grew up in Arizona but began her journey as a nonprofit professional in 2014 in Massachusetts. She works hard to improve the quality of life for animals every day at a local shelter in Arizona.

article thumbnail

How can nonprofits improve staff well-being to achieve desired results?

ASU Lodestar Center

Employee well-being is much more than including a wellness program into a professional's agenda. Fun incentives increase well-being and build comradery and can include holiday and birthday celebrations, retreats, potluck lunches, trivia, or even small prizes like gift cards for coffee. Adjust your leadership style.

Results 98
article thumbnail

How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

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. Professionally, Josh is the director of community impact for Madera Residential in Lubbock, Texas.

Digital 98
article thumbnail

Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

My name is Taylor Polen, I was born and raised in Arizona and am passionate about finding creative solutions to inspire systemic equality and opportunity for all. Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career.

Public 40
article thumbnail

Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

My name is Taylor Polen, I was born and raised in Arizona and am passionate about finding creative solutions to inspire systemic equality and opportunity for all. Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career.

Public 40