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Boosting Arizona's Philanthropic Resources

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Arizona Grantmakers Forum. In my last post , I highlighted the current status of Arizona's philanthropic sector, based on a research report released by Arizona Grantmakers Forum in January 2011. It seems clear that Arizona's philanthropic sector is underdeveloped relative to most other parts of the country.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

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Following through and making sure the future employee’s development required is met will also influence employee engagement. Sabrina Esquivel is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Recognition. Structured recognition programs are critical for employee engagement.

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Which leadership styles optimize organizational performance and impact?

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Concurrently, continued advances in technology and its ubiquitous influence on communications has allowed for workforce dispersion, autonomy and increased efficiency in addressing and responding to tasks. An intent-based leader’s influence is not bound by geographic location nor limited to a certain number of people.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

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Combining efforts in the areas of overhead and administrative costs, sharing development opportunities and even tapping into similar donor pools creates a network of influence and can aid in resource depletion. Syvan Diamond is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Five ways to retain quality employees at your nonprofit

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As a leader, your behaviors have a strong influence on the staff, so it is important to lead by example. Chelsea Guffy is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Set a different tone. Leadership sets the mood and tone for the entire organization.

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How nonprofits engaged volunteers during the COVID shutdown

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Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. Two-thirds of CVAs told me that the pandemic had influenced the degree to which they work remotely “a great deal.” Mark Hager is associate professor of nonprofit leadership and management at Arizona State University. posted by Mark A.

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How to Use Social Influence to Inspire Action

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In his 1984 bestseller, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , he sums up his findings on the topic in six principles: reciprocation, social proof, commitment and consistency, liking, authority, and scarcity. Dr. Cialdini explains that it’s the influence someone’s peers have on them. How can any of this help you? Let me explain.