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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

ASU Lodestar Center

I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. While my list of professions is quite varied, in each one I have made it a point to seek out and participate in professional development and networking to help improve my practice.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. Alex Flores , Teach For America. Welcome to Research Friday !

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Tips on landing a job in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

Greater Phoenix. At nonprofit interviews, your employer needs to distinguish your job credentials beyond a simple skill set – they need to recognize both your professional potential and your passion for the cause. Martha Miner , Manager of Human Resources. Economic Council.

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So, You're Being Audited.

ASU Lodestar Center

Imagine my surprise when in my new position as Director of Research, Behavioral Health and Wellness, I was subjected to audits by not one or two regulatory bodies, but by four: the Food and Drug Administration, the State, the County, and the Regional Behavioral Health Authority. Realize that audits are an opportunity to improve.

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Digital Communications: A Wise Investment

ASU Lodestar Center

These phrases and others are becoming increasingly more common among marketing, development, and communications professionals at nonprofit organizations. Fink is vice president/general manager of Phoenix-based HMA Public Relations. Did you see that great blog post? Will you write a LinkedIn recommendation for me?

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Nonprofit as Shibboleth

ASU Lodestar Center

Other professionals, both inside the sector and out, are going to use the hyphen. Some academic authors are going to use the hyphen. Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (my professional association). My newspaper is always going to use the hyphen. I could go on. think tank.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Google Ad Grant

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For example, if 90% of donations come from people in California and 80% come from Sacramento, it wouldn't be worth putting Phoenix as part of your location targeting. After all, it is a product meant for professional marketers to use daily. It is worth considering how many people you're trying to reach in each area.

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