ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. As nonprofits limited worker contact, many shuttered or adjusted programs and asked their volunteers to stay away. Using such tools, especially when they are new, can be scary. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Mark A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Chronicle of Philanthropy states, “The nonprofit sector has not yet figured out how to navigate these thousands of new tools. Alexandra Oropeza earned her master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management from Arizona State University in May of 2020. But it should, because they’re incredibly powerful. Gain staff buy-in.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU found that a significant population of its community were already using Slack, making it an ideal choice for a new collaboration tool.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

From the funder’s perspective, the components not directly related to program delivery are many times labeled “overhead.” On average, funders allow 10-15% of funds to go towards overhead, but most nonprofits need to spend at least 20% for effective program delivery, according to the Bridgespan Group (PDF). Be transparent.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

A nonprofit has many facets of the organization to consider when starting DEI work, including the board, staffing, programs, and how it connects to the greater community. This example may not be a one-size-fits-all tool, but the Road Map includes vision, assessment, education, implementation and integration, and evaluation strategies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 1, 2018

A close friend of mine was already participating in the program and I admired how she was taking control of her life. After the interview process, I was placed at the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education (ACPE), which ironically, was my least desired match. I applied because I wished for a similar experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Businesses and other associations are always looking for team-building activities that give back to their local communities as part of their corporate social responsibility programs. The best part: You don’t need a fully staffed volunteer program to make this work. What’s the organization’s capacity?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Employee well-being is much more than including a wellness program into a professional's agenda. A powerful tool to keep employees interested and engaged is by simply giving them the ability to carry out their job in their own way. This four-course program can be completed in less than three months. Adjust your leadership style.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

How an organization develops their plan will determine whether it is a valuable, useable tool for everyday decision-making, or a well-written document that no one cares about. Bob Sell is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. It can drive daily decision-making.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

But through the many changes over the last year and a half, they transformed their programs to offer a whole new range of engaging community experiences. Integrated Fundraising in the Power of Us Program. Watch the on-demand Philanthropy Cloud sessions via Salesforce+ now: Four Pillars of a Successful Workplace Giving Program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

One such innovative tool is a SHRM-focused co-op of small nonprofits. Kelsey Duman is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. This four-course program can be completed in less than three months.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

There are many tools available to help people become aware of their biases. Laura Taylor is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Be aware that discovering biases and discussing them can cause discomfort and anxiety.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 18, 2019

Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June 28, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. What has been your biggest takeaway from the program so far? posted by Samira Amin Class 13 Public Ally.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 2, 2019

Developing a training program for new board members? Next to mission, strategic planning is seen as the most important tool for creating effective boards. Bo Buchanan is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Creating a new committee?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Board assessment tools comes in all shapes and sizes, and may include questions about the organizations mission, strategic direction, board meetings, supporting the CEO/ED and more. An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2019

Programs within a nonprofit can then use these goals to create individualized action plans that help serve the needs of the program while focusing on the global mission and vision of the organization. Resource Development – diversified sources of support for current and future programs through increasing annual operating income.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Board diversity is an essential tool in broadening the impact of DEI in the nonprofit sector. Board knowledge and expertise are an additional resource for nonprofits seeking best practices for programming. Samantha Novak is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2021

It is important for the leadership of nonprofit organizations to invest in programs aimed at improving employee satisfaction. These programs need to be comprehensive and highlight different aspects that typically contribute to employee burnout or dissatisfaction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

By improving downward accountability, defined as accountability to the populations nonprofits serve, organizations can meet their obligations to clients and others affected by the services and programs of a nonprofit (Ebrahim, 2003).

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

They often use financial ratios to measure a nonprofit's impact, but these do not most accurately showcase a program's efficiency. Communicating what a nonprofit does through storytelling is a valuable and engaging tool for stakeholders. Storytelling as a solution. Evidence of impact comes through testimonies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

& Management Student, Arizona State University. This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations. Mary McGillicuddy , Nonprofit Leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

For nearly 50 years, the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) has been the standard measure used by governments and nonprofit organizations serving low income individuals and families to determine eligibility for anti-poverty programs. Finally, while the FPL is the same no matter where one lives, the Self-Sufficiency Standard varies by Arizona county.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

posted by Deborah Robles Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program Manager, A New Leaf - Mesa, AZ. Some tools to help foster teamwork and staff recognition can be implemented. Deborah Robles is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Global 2000 businesses have recognized gamification as a powerful tool to engage consumers and motivate them to purchase more products. Kickback Schemes” or “Incentive Programs” are nothing new and most organizations think that this is what will drive people to purchase more of their products.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Mentorship programs have also been identified as a strategy to engage millennials. Assigning millennials to mentor senior employees in a reverse or mutual mentorship program can foster cross-generational relationship building as well as develop leadership and communication skills in millennial employees.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Another tool of interactivity is to obtain a celebrity endorsement. Tools such as campaign toolkits, organizational communication and an easy to use donation website, are important to success for individuals participating in a peer-to-peer online fundraising campaign. A new “sticker” tool is available on both social network platforms.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

The benefits of using digital tools such as social media are plentiful. Programs such as Constant Contact and Mail Chimp have built in coding to do this. Crystal Nettles is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2017

posted by Emily Barrett Capacity Building Initiatives; Public Allies Arizona. After months of recruiting for our 2017-2018 cohort, the Public Allies Arizona team has found 46 wonderful individuals that we are proud to call our Class 12 Allies. Our diversity is a blessing: a valuable resource. In the years to come, we’re sure they will.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. Volunteer programs are some of the most front-facing operations of nonprofit organizations. and Canada about their technology use. Talking with Volunteer Administrators.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

Leveraging technology is about strategically selecting tools that will advance an organization’s mission. Whether it’s texting, responsive websites, applications, or cloud computing, mobile tools can be tailored to match each organization’s market and needs. Bottom-line: the nonprofit sector must adapt. Responsive Website.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

posted by Aaron Stiner , Senior Program Manager, Paths of HOPE, Catholic Charities I am at one of the most intense, rewarding, and sometimes frightening times in my nonprofit career. With our CEOs support, this is my teams best opportunity to gain commitment from stakeholders on resourcing and supporting our programs priorities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

In Nonprofit Quarterly, Jennifer Amanda Jones said, “Organizations that can regularly access training, can improve governance, program outcomes, fundraising and community engagement. Conferences or programs are great options for professional development, but they are not the only options. Use the resources that are available to you.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

In addition to investing time in meetings and gatherings, there needs to be time devoted to implementing proper tools for working with diverse populations, such as translation and interpretation services to reach clients whose second language is English. Associated costs need to be accounted for in planning.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I recently moved from the Midwest to attend graduate school for English rhetoric and composition at Arizona State University. Essentially, it’s a grant-seeking tool for Arizona nonprofits both big and small. You might wonder why such a tool is needed. Sarah Ashlock is a M.A. Like this article? Get another! Comfort vs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Leaders need to know the audiences, define allies, convey clear messages, use effective communications tools (branding guide, social media plan) and maintain close relationships with stakeholders. Tomasa Ravines Burga is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

I tell my students that the deduction is a “tool of government”: the federal government gives us financial incentives to spend our money in certain productive ways. In fact, my family gives to some nonprofits each year only because of the charitable deduction, or because of the generous tax credits available to Arizona donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Leaders of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, who have helped 30 Tucson schools––mostly public schools in low-income areas––grow gardens through its Farm-to-Child Program, understand that happy stories don’t carry much weight in the budgeting processes of underfunded schools and don’t go far with today’s results-oriented donors.

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