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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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After years of acknowledging and working with more than capable school-aged youth while juggling a career as a test engineer in Tucson, Arizona, he is now a proud graduate of the MNLM Class of 2019! His plan is to combine the awards into a high-quality community mentoring resource in one of Nashville’s least developed communities.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

ASU Lodestar Center

Creating a thriving nonprofit sector that is fueled by innovation requires developing and retaining the best leaders. 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).

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The power of social media for Hurricane Sandy

ASU Lodestar Center

We first set up our campaign to geo-target our location which was specifically Tucson, based on the companies’ location. Follow the ASU Lodestar Center on Facebook for updates on our professional development courses, emerging leader opportunities, and more! Click here to Like our page. show up as the ad. Facebook allowed us.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage Volunteers in Advocacy

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posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. Carletha Sterling has been on the board of directors for Wings for Women, Tucson and A New Way Of Life, Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about helping others.

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One of Many: Intermountain Centers for Human Development Supports Arizona's At-Risk Population

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Take Woodward "Woody" Gatewood, for instance, who has lived in one of the Intermountain Centers for Human Development 's (ICHD) Continuous Care homes for 28 years. Based in Tucson, Arizona, ICHD provides myriad out-of-home and home-based support services to people with developmental disabilities, both children and adults.

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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

ASU Lodestar Center

Organizations should investigate ways to develop low-cost systems internally to wring more out of current processes to increase efficiencies. Anna is the Comptroller at Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona. She makes her home in Tucson. Engage in internal innovation. Retrieved from [link].

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How Can Nonprofit Organizations Build High-Performing Employees?

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development is everything. Invest in their professional development either by offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership responsibilities or by showing an active interest in their career path. Want to retain talented employees?

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