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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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These limitations can be decreased if nonprofits embrace the voice and vision of the volunteer. Trehon Cockrell-Coleman is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. CEOs in the nonprofit sector are often considered visionaries who chart the voyage of the organization.

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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. We''ve seen that we have strong voices and something to bring to the table and we can’t be quieted anymore. But we''ve persevered. This is just the beginning.

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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 and his wife have three adult boys and live in Tempe, Arizona. Research has shown that these reasons often fall into four general categories.

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

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When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization. This is where participatory practice comes in to play.

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What strategies can nonprofits implement to successfully navigate disruption?

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Move voices in definition of impact and success will develop a more resilient and cohesive organization ready for the next disruption. Involve multiple voices. Involve more voices to generate new ideas and greater synergy, better reflecting the totality of a stakeholder community.

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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.

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Seven solutions for nonprofits to effectively collaborate with stakeholders

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Achieving equitable participation…requires a commitment to hearing all voices, valuing all perspectives, and taking swift action to correct disparities of representation” (Barnes & Schmitz, 2016). Lee Nix is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.