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5 steps for nonprofits to enact diversity, equity and inclusion strategies

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posted by Mitch Menchaca Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Statements of unity, anti-racism, and DEI commitments have been established by nonprofits of all subsectors and have been posted on websites, social media, and through the mainstream press. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Where to start?

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Telling the story in a new way: Should arts leaders use impact evaluation?

ASU Lodestar Center

To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Art is also very subjective. Again borrowing: “One man’s trash is another man’s art.” So, what is the value of art? Recently, I attended a conference on arts education. Difficult to objectify and quantify. Math doesn’t have to be justified.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. 1 But brand value is just as important in the nonprofit sector as it is in the for-profit sector. This can make branding more difficult for nonprofits. Alex Flores , Teach For America.

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Rethinking Revenue Diversity

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posted by Jonathan Short Executive Director, Grand Canyon Performing Arts. As nonprofit leaders, we’re paranoid that our funding will suddenly dissipate. Nonprofits are no exception. The difference is that nonprofits have learned the incorrect lesson that more money is always available so long as we do more fundraisers.

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Do You Inform Donors Of These 2 Giving Opportunities?

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The $300 universal charitable deduction for non-itemizers is extended through 2021. For example, last year I was delighted to receive an email from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco including information informing supporters about new tax deduction benefits made possible through the CARES Act. What are they?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! 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. But fear not, nonprofit professionals! And I dont think Im alone.

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Walking the Tight Rope: Finding Work-Life Balance in the Nonprofit Sector

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I asked nonprofit professionals about their views on work-life balance and how it effects their day-to-day lives. So, how can nonprofit professionals realistically tackle work-life balance? Mary's Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix. But it doesn't have to be this way! I have to say, the results were pretty fascinating. to 1:30 p.m.

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