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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – If nonprofit organizations are going to thrive while accomplishing their missions, then transforming their systems and using ever-evolving digital tools is required in today’s world. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist - Arizona Gives Day

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posted by Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center Question: We would like to increase our donations. Is the upcoming Arizona Gives Day a good opportunity to do this? Arizona nonprofit organizations can participate in our own Arizona Gives Day on April 9, 2014.

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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 nonprofit recruiting strategies improve organizational effectiveness?

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To attract the talent necessary to create the impact society needs, a nonprofit needs the tools to persuade staff to work in the social sector as opposed to the private or public sectors. “If To search for and hire the right people, every nonprofit should have at least one dedicated human resource (HR) professional. recruitment, 2.)

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

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Employees should be equipped with the proper tools needed to run the programs and projects expected to be successful while feeling confident and appreciated. Three key tools are discussed below that can help organizations boost their employee engagement. Onboarding process. Development.

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

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Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Because of these updates, professional development courses/training had to be created and administered to airport personnel so that they could effectively continue to use the machinery.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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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! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Access resources!