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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

ASU Lodestar Center

It is therefore imperative for an organization’s survival that all costs be measured and considered in accepting grants or funding contracts. Any combination of approaches needs to consider both external and internal ways of achieving success. Change the unrealistic expectations of contributors. Engage in internal innovation.

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We are what we eat

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center. A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. The garden program leaders are therefore collecting deeper data to measure the real impact of the gardens. Photo by Nick Henry).

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How Can Member-Based Nonprofits Use Lean Innovation to Remain Relevant?

ASU Lodestar Center

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “nonprofit leaders must focus more attention on innovation, measuring the impact of their efforts, and creating funding structures that encourage risk taking, according to a report from Independent Sector." Empower the CEO and enhance staff expertise. Rigorously define the member market.

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Ask A Nonprofit Specialist - Engaging the Board in Financial Reports

ASU Lodestar Center

If not on course, the reports lend guidance to changing plans as necessary. Are changes necessary to accommodate changes? Are funds being generated and spent in alignment with internal and external expectations, restrictions and legal requirements? What is the trend of revenue, expense and other activities?

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