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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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Nonprofit Start-Up Fever Hits the Valley, Sweeps the Nation

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Associate Professor, ASU School of Community Resources & Development Early each semester I graph five years-worth of the number of Arizona nonprofits that gained status as income-tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In a normal month, 40 to 50 Arizona nonprofits will gain ‘public charity’ status from the IRS.

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'I Can Honestly Say That My Life Has Changed Dramatically With Public Allies'

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They not only helped me overcome some small fears, such as writing a professional email and making connections with nonprofits, but also taught me to advocate for myself. We reached out to people from the City of Phoenix to find solutions for some of these problems. I was always terrified to speak out.

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Walking the Tight Rope: Finding Work-Life Balance in the Nonprofit Sector

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Public Allies Arizona. I asked nonprofit professionals about their views on work-life balance and how it effects their day-to-day lives. So, how can nonprofit professionals realistically tackle work-life balance? Mary's Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix. Laci Lester. Program Manager, ASU Lodestar Center. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.

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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! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. Alex Flores , Teach For America. As part of a.

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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. Uber is not the only company debuting this newest innovation- Waymo, a Google subsidiary, and General Motors are both testing their own self-driving cars in the Phoenix area. Uber self-driving cars arrive in Arizona in Tempe debut.