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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program

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posted by Samantha Witter Class 12 Public Ally. Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. Operation Santa is an annual Christmas gift assistance program. In 2017, AZCEND provided Christmas gifts for over 480 children.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

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posted by Taylor Polen Class 11 and class 12 Public Ally. 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. My first term with Public Allies and the Alzheimer's Association began as an outreach specialist in December 2016.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

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posted by Taylor Polen Class 11 and class 12 Public Ally. 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. My first term with Public Allies and the Alzheimer's Association began as an outreach specialist in December 2016.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Awards and gifts. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Brian and his wife have three adult boys and live in Tempe, Arizona. Each team member is unique. Value each team member for their individual personality and abilities they bring to the team.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: Legal protection of control within public charities

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Question: I am the interested in starting a public charity, and I want to legally protect my influence and ability to control the affairs of the organization. Long answer: Public charities are an IRS designation of organizations that are organized and operated for exempt purposes. How can I do this? Short answer: You can’t.

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How can nonprofits and funders create mutually agreeable performance measures?

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posted by Whitney Herr-Buchholz, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Director of Operations & Advancement | University of Arizona School of Dance. Grants and gifts that commit multiple years of funding up front best enable learning to unfold. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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And, as found in Public Relations Review , social media has changed the game, offering organizations great analytics, customizable and cost-effective ways to engage, and easy processes for stakeholders to “evangelize” to their chosen digital networks, known as “friends,” “followers” or “subscribers.”.

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