ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Grimm R, T., Maynard S, & Washburn S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Nonprofits must consider not only external avenues of increasing unrestricted funding, but also internal solutions that can help make the most of resources already on hand. An educated and engaged board of directors can be the key for a nonprofit to find new funding and maximize currently available resources.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 30, 2012

Engaging members of a nonprofit Board of Directors in the organization’s financial affairs can be challenging, given the diverse skills and expertise Board members bring to the work. Make certain the organization has sufficient resources to fulfill the organizational mission, otherwise known as fundraising and resource development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. The results are undeniable: the gardens do change lives,” said Nick Henry, director of the Community Food Resource Center at the food bank. posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

Implementing these changes will “lead to streamlined and nimbler governance; challenged staff who work in true partnership with volunteer leaders; a realistic, well-defined member market that is easier to find and market to; product offerings that are desirable and beneficial for members; and increased financial and human resource capital."

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 31, 2016

Additionally, the costs in productivity are numerous and create a burden on the organization’s human resources. Beyond the short-term costs on human resources, the failure to invest in leadership development can have a long-term detrimental impact that will cripple an organization and stunt growth.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2022

Consider sharing resources if the organization is able, by providing ‘strategic partnerships funding’ that supports BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations. Engage the board of directors in equity and increase representation to reflect the community. Have hard conversations with donors about their expectations and biases.

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