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Research Friday: The Self-Sufficiency Standard

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Unlike other measures such as the FPL’s one-size-fits-all model, the Standard calculates household costs not just by the size of the family and the number of children, but also by age of the children, as some costs, particularly child care and food, differ dramatically by age. is using the Self-Sufficiency Standard to define poverty.

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Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities?

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I am a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at Arizona State University and work for the ASU Lodestar Center. Catholic Relief Services uses microfinancing to create alternatives to migration, and Solace International , headquartered in Tucson, invests in social entrepreneurship. In fact, though the U.S.

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Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

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Joseph Garcia began work at Morrison Institute for Public Policy in April 2009 after a career in journalism that included experience as a top editor, columnist and news reporter at The Arizona Republic , The Daily Times , Tucson Citizen , USA Today and The Associated Press. A UA graduate, Garcia has a strong connection to Arizona.

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How Does Limited Liability Affect a Nonprofit

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Register now for NMI 103 Financial Management Principles, a Tucson course from January 24-25. He attended law school at Arizona State University. Interested in learning more about financing an NPO? What Is a Charitable Organization According to the IRS? 26 USC § 501(c)(3). 26 USC § 501(c)(3). Like this article? Get another!

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