ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 29, 2011

Arizona Grantmakers Forum. Today, we welcome Marissa Theisen of Arizona Grantmakers Forum to discuss findings from the 2010 Arizona Giving Report. Today, we welcome Marissa Theisen of Arizona Grantmakers Forum to discuss findings from the 2010 Arizona Giving Report. Marissa Theisen , President & CEO.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 16, 2014

posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. As I prepped for what I wanted to say to the next graduating class of Public Allies Arizona, I took a queue from my own days as an ally and reflected. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 17, 2011

Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, and we in the nonprofit sector are thankful for their involvement any time we can get it. Which groups of volunteers are the most active? How do we best utilize different types of volunteers? What can we expect from senior volunteers in the coming years?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2012

In celebration of the ASU Lodestar Center’s official expansion of programs into Southern Arizona, we have put together a fun 11-question quiz on Southern Arizona’s nonprofit sector. It is based on our newly released research report: Scope of the Nonprofit Sector: Southern Arizona. Click here to take the short quiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Committing to volunteer can end up being the equivalent of a part time job! As you’re looking, put forth the same amount of effort into looking for a volunteer position as you would a part time job. Length of the volunteer term — from a few hours to the course of a few years- be sure you know what you are signing yourself up for!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 18, 2012

posted by Sentari Minor , Program Specialist, The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. At the heart of this notion is leveraging volunteers. In her blog post, “ Don't Be Afraid To Ask ,” Stephanie La Loggia says, "recruiting volunteers is one of the most important jobs in most nonprofit organizations.” Volunteers love to feel needed.

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APRIL 17, 2019

posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. What we came to realize more deeply is that it’s not all about me as the Director of Volunteers. It is all about how our volunteers value other volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset. Skilled volunteers are a special type of volunteer. Exemplary management practices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Recent research findings by Christopher Einolf and Susan Chambre (2011) provided empirical evidence of the strong influence of both formal and informal social networks on volunteering. They found that individuals actively involved in activities with social organizations were more likely to volunteer. Luke’s Health Initiative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Kate Elliott, Training Administrator, Planned Parenthood Arizona. Providing formal training to staff and volunteers has obvious benefits for an organization, individual staff members and volunteers. For staff members and volunteers, training is a means of professional development many are eager to receive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Employees, volunteers, donors, community members want to feel connected to the organizations they care about. This list includes board members, employees, volunteers, donors, people who are served by the organization, community members, or any person or group who is impacted by the organization. Don’t leave any group out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteer retention is important in nonprofits because many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services. It is an issue in both large and small organizations because no matter the size, nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their mission. posted by Laura Unkefer Donor Care Coordinator, CFS Make-A-Wish America.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

posted by Kelly Proulx , MNpS Student & Research Technician, Arizona State University. Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3% Several challenges can be unique to senior volunteers. Welcome to Research Friday !

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

A recent survey of Arizona’s nonprofits conducted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits found that, as a result of fundraising and program cancellations due to the pandemic, Arizona nonprofits have lost an estimated $53 million in revenue. foreign policy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 7, 2013

After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. Register for the Nonprofit Management Institute''s NMI 104 - Managing Staff & Volunteers online course.

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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. Nonprofits are using Slack to increase collaboration and drive engagement among staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders. In the 2020 U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 5, 2011

Lili Wang as she provides insight into the Hispanic volunteering community. Understanding the determinants of Hispanic volunteering and the types of volunteer work that interest Hispanics can help nonprofit organizations target their recruiting efforts and tailor their programs to the Hispanic population. We've got it.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Volunteer or donate Shelters and hotlines are always in search of volunteers, and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a perfect time to lend your support. Contact your local women’s and children’s shelters to see if they’re in need of any supplies or if they have volunteer shifts they need filled.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Nonprofits in Arizona are facing some terrifying scenarios when it comes to maintaining funding amid COVID-19. All of the above points are concerning, and as Kristen Merrifield, the CEO of Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits said, “it is just the tip of the iceberg.” posted by Raymond Damm, CEO of ACCEL. It is not easy to run surpluses.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Alexandra Oropeza earned her master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management from Arizona State University in May of 2020. She is a program director at Child & Family Resources, a nonprofit organization in Arizona. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from ASU.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

Ensure that all levels of the organization are involved, including board members, staff, volunteers, and community members. Mitch Menchaca is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. These five actions will get your nonprofit started, or help to transition into DEI work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 1, 2018

After the interview process, I was placed at the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education (ACPE), which ironically, was my least desired match. My position title was College and Career Goal Arizona Communications and Volunteer Specialist. I applied because I wished for a similar experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Create interesting volunteer opportunities. Millennials are drawn to volunteer opportunities that impact the lives of others and support causes they care about , Sheela Nimishakavi states. Emily Santeler is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

posted by Whitney Herr-Buchholz, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Director of Operations & Advancement | University of Arizona School of Dance. Ben’s Bells Project and the University of Arizona teamed up to create surveys that measure outcomes from the nonprofit’s Kind Campus curriculum.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2011

For nonprofits that are short on staff resources, could empowering your volunteers to regularly guest blog (weekly or bi-weekly) be a solution? Setting Up a Volunteer Led Blog. Frank who works with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America in Arizona. What Blogging Incentives Should Nonprofits Offer to Volunteer Bloggers?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Not much has changed regarding why motivated and hopeful people enter the nonprofit sector – to work, volunteer or support. Diana Onuschak is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

Small nonprofits are also heavily reliant on volunteers, creating the need for a sophisticated HR system that can be applied to both volunteers and paid employees. Kelsey Duman is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Natalia Hurley is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Natalia’s role includes direct oversight of public and fee-based programs, tours and special experiences, and the volunteer guide program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Focus on creating training opportunities for employees and volunteers to improve skillsets and to find new ways of supporting the underserved. Engage and reengage volunteers. A commitment to mission is inherently altruistic and attractive to volunteers. Enhanced virtual options improve accessibility.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. Laura Taylor is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Shelbee Axsom-Anderson is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. She has now been a part of the nonprofit sector as a volunteer, board member and employee and has enjoyed every aspect of the experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

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. The ability to tell potential volunteers, donors, and champions your story in a succinct and cogent manner is as invaluable as it is daunting.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Community partners, donors and volunteers can see when an organization is not being holistic in their DEI practices. This can also lead to a lack of volunteerism , as volunteers and employees alike want to know that they are represented within the organization, without being a token minority.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. And that's only what the second-year Arizona Allies accomplished. Angela Soliz , ASU Lodestar Center.

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