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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

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As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation.

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Research Friday: The Results are In - State of the Sector 2012

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Notably, human services agencies that comprise our social safety net were represented quite well and the same held true for Arizona responses. With your help, we’ve amassed a wealth of current information on demand for services, trends in government support, board participation, and financial health.

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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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Research Friday: Many Nonprofits Face Cash Crisis

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In practice, however, our consultants actually see a very different picture. Government funding continues to decline and private foundations are unable to fill the ever-widening gap. Says Seleznow, "It's healthy for government to cut fat. Says Seleznow, "It's healthy for government to cut fat.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, Your Tax.

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The list includes 4,025 with an Arizona address, including two-thirds (2,708) with the coveted charitable exemption. The result is that the chaff is blown away, leaving behind a much cleaner picture of the nonprofit sector. Arizona doesnt have 15,000 federally-recognized charities — it now has closer to 12,000.

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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. In Arizona, there are more than 29,000 registered nonprofits of which an estimated 19,000 are currently operating. [1] Picture This: A Look Back at This Year's Spring Fo.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: Using collaborative inquiry to engage stakeholders

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A friend of mine once gave me a card that pictured a crisis center, on fire and afloat on a river, about to fall over a cliff. The day-to-day work of nonprofit organizations is often so demanding, the big picture is often overlooked in response to the daily “crisis” of staying afloat. Contact one of our nonprofit specialists today!