ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. Work together to learn about evaluation, design studies, strengthen each other and celebrate successes. “The

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Working in marketing at a university is one of the hardest jobs in the world. That means your university is competing with many other higher education institutions across the nation that are all catering to your potential students. This is also known as content governance. The truth is, universities have a real inertia problem.

Education 44

Education Content Strategy Texas 44

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 1, 2013

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Modern forms for accountability and governance are required. This is not seen as a negative.

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Research Social Giving Italy 73

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In a talk at New York University earlier this month, Berger called this lack of meaningful measurement a full-on "battle for the soul" of the social sector. Donors, funders (including government funders), social enterprises, and others also have important roles to play. The Results Problem. Why does this matter?

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Social Measure Charity Library 67

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. For nearly 50 years, the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) has been the standard measure used by governments and nonprofit organizations serving low income individuals and families to determine eligibility for anti-poverty programs. As part of a.

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Research Arizona Tucson Children 80

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Though the practice is decades old, the term was only coined in 2008, making it a relatively new field of study. Proponents of nonprofit impact investing cite that seven out of ten high-net-worth Americans have more faith in the private sector than the nonprofit or government sectors due to its utilization of social impact investing.

Impact 40

Impact Social Arizona Homeless 40

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Texas A&M University. As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Brown is an associate professor in the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.

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Roles Director Research Texas 77

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. 2 Bentley and Nissan, in a 1996 study, found that "learning is greatly enhanced when children are given the opportunity to engage in giving and serving activities." The Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64. posted by Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D.

Intergenerational 85

Intergenerational Philanthropy Indianapolis Children 85

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

Under pressure from multiple stakeholders, nonprofits tend to prioritize accountability to donors, foundations and governments over accountability to clients and the populations served by the organization (Ebrahim, 2003). The potential of outcome measurement for strengthening nonprofits’ accountability to beneficiaries. Gopal, R., &

Americorp 56

Americorp Organization Arizona Vietnam 56

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Looking at overhead alone is a poor way to measure a nonprofit organization’s overall performance (Letter to the Donors of America, 2014). Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture.

Build 49

Build Arizona America Iowa 49

Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2016

Launched in April 2016, Refugee Mobile will conduct an evidence-based pilot study in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin to demonstrate the theory of change. This approach will support nonprofits, government agencies, and market actors. RefugeeMobile Pilots a New, Evidence-Based Approach. It helps them accelerate out of poverty.

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Fort Worth Dallas Texas Mobile 36

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

You can learn more about a charity by visiting its website, requesting information and studying its annual report. Unlike the numbers on a Form 990, a charity's success rate is much harder to measure. Mandy Fricke is the community manager for Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Do your research.

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Donation Tennessee Charity Evaluation 87

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

And Forefront found that nonprofits would like to see continued work with the government to advocate for the sector’s needs as well as more communication from funders about opportunities. Surveys focused on funder communities reported funders are shifting strategies to be more responsive and flexible and increase support.

Rhode Island 75

Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 3, 2016

Furthermore, greater than half of nonprofit boards (52 percent) serving clientele of 25 percent to 49 percent Hispanic also do not have any Latinos board members, according to The Urban Institute study, Nonprofit Governance in the United States: Findings on Performance and Accountability from the First National Representative Study.

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Arizona Tucson United States Nonprofit 40

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

APRIL 17, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

What's more, that represents only $215 million out of a total of $2.435 billion awarded to study and/or reform campaigns, elections, and voting systems; expand civic participation; research or upgrade government performance; and/or study the workings of the media and improve public access to media.

America 36

America Tech New York City Foundation 36

Forum One

JULY 9, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MAY 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JANUARY 3, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Experiment 52

Forum One

AUGUST 25, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 18, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 4, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 31, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 29, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 23, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 10, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 24, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52