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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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I enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at ASU to gain an expanded view on the sector. These limitations can be decreased if nonprofits embrace the voice and vision of the volunteer. A manager with excitement for his role and who does not do it out of obligation crafts the vision of a well functioning program.

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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America

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posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. Thanks to the program managers giving us ownership of Community Space Day, allies gave trainings on topics relative to the core value being discussed that day.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Volunteers feeling micro-managed and without a voice. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Brian currently works for Feed My Starving Children (Mesa, AZ) as a Volunteer Program Supervisor. Volunteers feeling overloaded.

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

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Between the pandemic and workforce shortages, you are also possibly navigating reduced income, unable to resume all of your normal events and programming, and struggling to compete for funding. Theresa Adkison is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Seven solutions for nonprofits to effectively collaborate with stakeholders

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Through collaboration with stakeholders, an organization can implement specified programs, leading to higher success. For nonprofit organizations, this means increased program outcomes leading to community awareness, funding from donors or grants, and increased employee morale. Where to begin. Seek diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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What are the nonprofit management implications of Pay for Success programs?

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Social impact bonds (SIBs), also known as pay for success programs, are not actually bonds. These finance models rely upon nonprofits to deliver their programs, yet there is a dearth of guidance for nonprofit leaders to understand the opportunities – and risks – they represent.

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Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards to yield success

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Developing awareness and sensitivity towards diverse voices is an initial step in the process, but not the easiest. The onboarding can include both new and existing board members to reiterate value for diverse voices, accountability, and to promote inclusive behaviors. Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action.