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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

posted by Brian Hetzer Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The importance of volunteers cannot be underestimated.

Retention

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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. I enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at ASU to gain an expanded view on the sector. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Trehon A.

Voice

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How nonprofits engaged volunteers during the COVID shutdown

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. And *poof*… the volunteers were gone. As nonprofits limited worker contact, many shuttered or adjusted programs and asked their volunteers to stay away. The first big piece was a survey of volunteer administrators.

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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

posted by Molly Wagge, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. In order to cultivate volunteers to contribute in these ways, a strong foundational volunteer program must be in place.

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Volunteer administration: What has changed in recent decades?

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. Results from my most recent Volunteer Management Capacity Study are now posted at the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Is that the case for volunteer administration? VE) website.

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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

posted by Emily Santeler Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Millennials (born 1981-1995) engage differently with nonprofits and face more financial constraints than their predecessors.

Generation

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How can the strategic planning process promote effective nonprofit decision-making?

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

posted by Bob Sell Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit leaders make decisions. In fact, the nonprofit leader’s job description could be described as: Worry about worst-case scenarios. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Sign your name on things. Make decisions. Don’t leave any group out.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage Volunteers in Advocacy

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now that Slack is part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform, here’s how together we’re creating the digital headquarters for a success-from-anywhere world across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Another example is Melbourne-based RMIT University. In the 2020 U.S.

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How can nonprofit leaders create high-performing teams?

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

posted by Diana Onuschak Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit organizations, and civil societies long before that, have always sought to bring like-minded and motivated people together to build community and solve social issues. Illustration generated by DALL·E. Breath your mission.

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How can nonprofit leaders enact effective practices to achieve the promise of social equity?

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

posted by David Ross Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit leaders play an integral role in the promise of social equity. While nonprofits may aim to achieve an equitable mission for the community, nonprofits also draw in donors, board members, and employees.

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How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. However, small nonprofits face complex challenges in accessing and implementing SHRM. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Solutions.

Resource

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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Racial biases in employers’ recruitment practices.

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5 steps for nonprofits to enact diversity, equity and inclusion strategies

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

posted by Mitch Menchaca Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Statements of unity, anti-racism, and DEI commitments have been established by nonprofits of all subsectors and have been posted on websites, social media, and through the mainstream press. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Where to start?

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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. Nonprofits are known for their expertise in effective group work. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

Culture

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How can nonprofits and funders create mutually agreeable performance measures?

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

posted by Whitney Herr-Buchholz, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Director of Operations & Advancement | University of Arizona School of Dance. Limitations exist because PM has created tensions, instead of bridges, between funders and nonprofit service providers.

Measure

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How Can Exemplary Volunteer Management Practices Help Nonprofits Assure Impact in Using Skilled Volunteers?

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

posted by Cordelia House Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset.

Skills

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

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

posted by Marina Sandoval Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on nonprofits nationwide. Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations.

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How can nonprofits use technology to increase their impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

posted by Alexandra Oropeza Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. According to 2019 research by Meredith Kavanagh , nonprofit leaders believe that some of the top investment priorities for their organizations that year were more advanced technology (e.g. CRM system, online fundraising platform, etc.)

Impact

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How can nonprofits improve staff well-being to achieve desired results?

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. With nearly 11 million employees working in the nonprofit sector, staff well-being is a critical concern to organizations. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

Results

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What strategies can nonprofits implement to successfully navigate disruption?

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2022

posted by Vicki MacFarlane Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. While the COVID-19 pandemic may be unprecedented, it is not the only disruption nonprofit leadership will face. Foundation offers three free guides for nonprofit use. Engage and reengage volunteers. Bechtel, JR.

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How can diversity, equity and inclusion strategies help nonprofits stay relevant?

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

posted by Rosario Espinoza Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Ask yourself: Has there ever been a time when you sought the services of a nonprofit organization but something just didn’t feel right? This is a positive and important step for nonprofits, but it isn’t enough. Why does DEI matter?

Strategy

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How nonprofits can leverage private sector practices amid COVID-19

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Nonprofits in Arizona are facing some terrifying scenarios when it comes to maintaining funding amid COVID-19. According to the ASU Lodestar Center , only 5 percent of nonprofits reported normal operations as the pandemic first unfolded. posted by Raymond Damm, CEO of ACCEL. This statement is as foreboding as it is accurate.

Practice

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How can nonprofits partner with underserved minorities to build better communities?

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

posted by Becca Herbstritt Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. Implications for the nonprofit sector. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Finding a volunteer position that fits

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Committing to volunteer can end up being the equivalent of a part time job! As you’re looking, put forth the same amount of effort into looking for a volunteer position as you would a part time job. Length of the volunteer term — from a few hours to the course of a few years- be sure you know what you are signing yourself up for!

Volunteer

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How Can Systematic Evaluation of a Volunteer Program Positively Impact an Organization?

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

posted by Cara Pritulsky Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Evaluating a volunteer program is exactly like evaluating any other program.

Evaluation

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Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards to yield success

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

posted by Syeda Hussaini Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Diversity and inclusion are not new terms for the nonprofit sector. Unfortunately, in the nonprofit boardroom, this change has yet to be reflected. According to the Impact of Diversity study , nonprofit boards are 78.6%

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How can nonprofits convince funders to invest in capacity building?

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

posted by Emily Wojcik Grunspan Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The 2018 State of the Sector Survey from the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 86% of nonprofits saw increasing demands for services and 57% would not be able to meet those demands. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

Build

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Is a crisis management plan enough?

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

posted by Natalia Hurley Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to the nonprofit sector and many organizations have had to undergo massive staffing cuts, eliminate programs, and struggle through maintaining minimal viable operations to avoid closing permanently.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

posted by Anna Carlson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

Policy

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How much do you spend on overhead?

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

posted by Shelbee Axsom-Anderson Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most in the nonprofit sector have heard the question, “How much of my donation will go toward programs?” Nonprofits depend on sustainable revenue sources to ensure their mission is fulfilled. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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How can nonprofits leverage digital technology to increase giving?

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

posted by Crystal Nettles, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The digital age represents an opportunity for nonprofits to increase giving. With merely a click of a mouse or tap on a phone, individuals can quickly learn about and donate to nonprofit organizations.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. We want your nonprofit to be successful in its mission.

Goal

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How to effectively communicate impact to nonprofit stakeholders

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

posted by Casey Davis Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

Impact

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Why nonprofits should deploy artificial intelligence to achieve fundraising success

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

posted by Nathan Bezzant Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

Fundraising

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Diversifying Nonprofit Revenue for Sustainable Growth

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2019

posted by Chase Zwissler Summer 2018 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Director of Operations of Organic Growth Marketing- San Diego, CA. As nonprofits explore ways to maintain sustainable growth, diversifying revenue has been a recurring focus for many. Importance of Diversifying Revenue.

San Diego

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How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

posted by Nikki Belshe Lanza Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Successfully including all stakeholders in the life of a nonprofit requires attention to enacting and maintaining inclusive practices. Nonprofit organizations have much to gain from individuals with disabilities. In 2019, 11.4%

Strategy

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Recommendations for nonprofits to leverage technology

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2020

posted by Kim Roe Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In the Journal of Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Seung-Chul Yoo and Minette Drumwright provided data from 2017 indicating that “…86 percent of U.S. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. The first is that social media is a small donor platform.

Technology

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Senior Volunteering: Burden or Benefit?

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

posted by Kelly Proulx , MNpS Student & Research Technician, Arizona State University. As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Welcome to Research Friday !

Volunteer

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

posted by Jennifer Kirksey Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Ask beneficiaries to volunteer with projects and events.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar.

Impact

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Is your organization ready to innovate? Three strategies for accelerating social innovation within nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

posted by Tosha Russock Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 study found that while 80 percent of nonprofit leaders believe that social innovation is critical to success, only 40 percent reported that their organization had the capacity to do so effectively. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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How nonprofits engaged volunteers during the COVID shutdown

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

Volunteer administration: What has changed in recent decades?

How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

How can the strategic planning process promote effective nonprofit decision-making?

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

How can nonprofit leaders create high-performing teams?

How can nonprofit leaders enact effective practices to achieve the promise of social equity?

How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

5 steps for nonprofits to enact diversity, equity and inclusion strategies

How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

How can nonprofits and funders create mutually agreeable performance measures?

How Can Exemplary Volunteer Management Practices Help Nonprofits Assure Impact in Using Skilled Volunteers?

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

How can nonprofits use technology to increase their impact?

How can nonprofits improve staff well-being to achieve desired results?

What strategies can nonprofits implement to successfully navigate disruption?

How can diversity, equity and inclusion strategies help nonprofits stay relevant?

How nonprofits can leverage private sector practices amid COVID-19

How can nonprofits partner with underserved minorities to build better communities?

Finding a volunteer position that fits

How Can Systematic Evaluation of a Volunteer Program Positively Impact an Organization?

Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards to yield success

How can nonprofits convince funders to invest in capacity building?

Is a crisis management plan enough?

How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

How much do you spend on overhead?

How can nonprofits leverage digital technology to increase giving?

Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

How to effectively communicate impact to nonprofit stakeholders

Why nonprofits should deploy artificial intelligence to achieve fundraising success

Diversifying Nonprofit Revenue for Sustainable Growth

How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

Recommendations for nonprofits to leverage technology

Senior Volunteering: Burden or Benefit?

What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

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