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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Everyone loves to save money, but when is saving money more important than taking care of the people that help implement and accomplish the ever-changing objectives and strategic plans? Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Trehon A.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

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A nonprofit organization, much like a for-profit company, is only as strong as its leadership. Businesses spent an estimated $12 billion in leadership development in 2011. Businesses spend $120 per employee per year on leadership development, while the social sector spends just $29 (Callanan, 2014). 03% of the sector's $1.5

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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

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Change the unrealistic expectations of contributors. Anna is the Comptroller at Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona. She has been a CPA since 1996, and recently received her Masters of Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University, graduating Suma Cum Laude in December of 2016.

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

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Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations. For how long have you worked at the ASU Lodestar Center?

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

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posted by Suzanne Durkin-Bighorn Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Putnam digs into the changes in our culture in the 1970’s and 80’s and what may have occurred to create such a change in how we interact with each other in the social and civic arenas. Rigorously define the member market.

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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Being a young nonprofit Executive Director with minimal nonprofit leadership experience, I have entered the sector this year and have found a new home. Find out how you can mentor one of these individuals to ensure they make the right decisions, create positive change in the community, and learn from you, the expert, in the nonprofit field.

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Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

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Boards are the brain trusts of nonprofit organizations, responsible for providing leadership, oversight, expertise, guidance, accountability, vision, fundraising and an invaluable connection to community. He grew up in Flagstaff, lived many years in Tucson and has lived in the Valley since 2005.

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