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How can nonprofits adopt social enterprise strategies to create sustainable revenue streams?

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Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. Recruit outside help from a partner or business professional in the community. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Step 1: Get organized.

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An Alternative to Writing RFPs for Nonprofit Websites and Technology

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Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. If you do issue an RFP, you should not assume all proposals you get back will be similar in scope, so that all you have to do is compare price tags. the budget).

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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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ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Are there other organizations in the community that do what it is I propose to do? "Are

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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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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. New volunteers came in to fill staff positions.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

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Even when employees feel a strong connection to the mission, staff may not stay with that nonprofit if they feel their organization does not invest in their development as a nonprofit professional. Participating in drafting portions of grant proposals. Developing budgets for grants or departments.