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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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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? The main distinction was that nonprofits existed not to make money and for-profits existed to make money and as much of it as possible.

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We are what we eat

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A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. But with increased testing and heightened security, and many other demands on schools and teachers today, are gardens just a green frill, or are they a good use of a school’s time and money? Photo by Nick Henry).

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Five ways to incentivize volunteers

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While setting up an awareness concert to raise money for cancer, the Garage grouped high school students from different locations. The satisfaction in making a difference can act as a substitute for money. View the NMI registration page for information on upcoming courses in Phoenix, Tucson, and online. Give out team “jerseys”.

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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It is a selfless act for someone to choose to enter a world where money is not a driving factor, but helping others is. 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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How Can Member-Based Nonprofits Use Lean Innovation to Remain Relevant?

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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. By using lean innovation, SVPAZ did not invest money or hours of staff time to determine how they might communicate more effectively with members.

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Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

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But to truly achieve its nonprofit mission, board leadership must be as diverse as the organization’s ever-changing community and clientele – not only in relation to demographics of today but also of tomorrow. He grew up in Flagstaff, lived many years in Tucson and has lived in the Valley since 2005.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

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According to a Bridgespan online assessment of nonprofit organizations, their two biggest obstacles to investing more into leadership are time and money. Adam has worked as a program director and program coordinator for The Foundation for Tomorrow and Support for International Change, respectively.