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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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The onboarding process for volunteers can also be costly, (both in time and money) from staff wages to background checks to training materials. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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

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posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. We have trainings, we have orientations, we have recognition… We thought we would just sail through the process. What comes to mind when you hear Diagnostic Survey? How about Certification Rubric?

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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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However, as with any successful endeavor, it takes formal training to advance potential and the social sector is no different. Trehon Cockrell-Coleman is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

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A number of policies and practices can be implemented within nonprofit organizations to address these challenges and affirm equity in their leadership including: Providing staff with bias and cultural competence trainings that meaningfully address DEI issues. Utilizing strategies to ensure the efficacy of the training (e.g.,

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

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Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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How Can Nonprofits Build High-Performing Teams?

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From low compensation to lack of training, the pursuit of minimal overhead has resulted in anemic spending on human capital.”. Whether hiring a professional HR manager, outsourcing HR functions or recruiting an experienced board member, nonprofits need to cultivate a strategy to recruit, train and retain top talent.

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Nonprofits Pitch for Big Awards

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posted by Sentari Minor Director of Engagement and Education, Social Venture Partners Arizona Nonprofit leaders know that storytelling is paramount to advancing their organization’s mission. But SVP Arizona Fast Pitch presented by Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) helps select Valley nonprofits do just that.

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