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We are what we eat

ASU Lodestar Center

A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. An intern working on a master’s degree in public health conducted the evaluation, so costs for the study were minimal. Looking to build a culture of evaluation within your organization? Photo by Nick Henry).

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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

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There are myriad options available to nonprofits that can help them to make the most of tight G&A budgets, and so it is important to find the best fit for their needs, culture, and environment. Anna is the Comptroller at Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona. She makes her home in Tucson.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

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. This internal evaluation led them to five areas where member-based organizations should re-think their structure and focus their attention.

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