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How Can Nonprofits Address the Challenges and Opportunities of Disrupting Technologies?

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21, 2017, the transportation company Uber debuted a new self-driving car program in Tempe, Arizona. Self-driving cars are not science fiction; they are a reality on Arizona roads today and will only continue to become more prevalent as technology reaches its full potential. Uber self-driving cars arrive in Arizona in Tempe debut.

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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

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Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture. To complete his degree, Tyler moved to Arizona for an internship at the Make-A-Wish Arizona chapter as an Events Intern.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How to Start a Nonprofit Organization.

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Nonprofit organizations are governed by a board of directors; for-profits are governed by the owner(s) and, if a corporation, also a board of directors. Nonprofit organizations are granted federal exemptions of certain taxes; for-profits are taxable. If so: Is what I propose different from what any of them already do?

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How a small nonprofit organization survived the Great Recession

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Nonprofits, the fifth largest industry in Arizona, historically the recipient of a most generous donor base, now wear the burden of the downturn in the national economy. I filled out “wild-card” grant applications and wrote first-time proposals to national and government groups. to continue.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

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Participating in drafting portions of grant proposals. Developing budgets for grants or departments. Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership & Governance, 39(3), 182-207. Assigning management responsibilities for volunteers, interns, or junior staff. Accompanying executives on outreach opportunities.