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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

A manager with excitement for his role and who does not do it out of obligation crafts the vision of a well functioning program. Trehon Cockrell-Coleman is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

Saleforce Nonprofit

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success.

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Were We Crazy to Pursue Service Enterprise Certification? Our Rewarding Journey with SEI

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. However, since she had attended several of the trainings, she was passionate about helping and understood her role in working with volunteers. What comes to mind when you hear Diagnostic Survey?

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What factors contribute to successful nonprofit executive compensation strategies?

ASU Lodestar Center

Even the IRS plays a role in determining what nonprofits can pay their executives. For top executives looking to mentor future leaders and collaborate with people who share their goals, nonprofits offer a unique structure that often flattens the hierarchy. Change the metrics of success. Conclusion.

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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

ASU Lodestar Center

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff. Brittney Riedinger is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Lack of social capital.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Volunteers with leadership potential should be identified and empowered to take on larger roles. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.