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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

ASU Lodestar Center

My most recent career is as a full-time stay-at-home dad (or chief life-quality officer, as my wife likes to say!). Through my participation in these activities, I have been a better resource to customers and clients, a stronger partner with those whom I am collaborating, and a more knowledgeable and connected peer and coworker.

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11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources. Chicanos Por La Causa was founded in 1969 to confront oppression facing Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the movement led by Cesar Chavez.

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What Attributes do Nonprofits Need to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration?

ASU Lodestar Center

In conjunction, knowledge of why systems approach can be necessary to provide universal cohesive services. Funding cuts could leave 100-plus Phoenix-area families homeless -- again. UMOM’s SSVF program specializes in serving high barrier veteran households and has served as a mentor agency for SSVF for the past 4 years.

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How Can Nonprofit Leaders Create Effective Community Change?

ASU Lodestar Center

Often times, gaining knowledge from these clients may be difficult, especially when working with youth or homeless. As a “Big Sister” herself, Hallie learns the positive impact having a mentor can make in a young person’s life. As a member of the Young Professionals Network in Phoenix, Hallie continues to grow as a leader.

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Leaders in Nonprofit Technology: Daniel Ben-Horin

Tech Soup

With initial funding of $2,500, he started the CompuMentor Project to match computer enthusiast volunteers called computer mentors with Bay Area nonprofits that needed the help. Daniel Ben-Horin’s life has been well documented. The growing class of technology-oriented people are very inclined to share the knowledge wealth.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: "If you have to leave, why did you.

ASU Lodestar Center

Shelina was worried she had done more harm than good by coming into Zees life and leaving it just as abruptly. For the fact that they have so many people that come and go in their life and that we need to be there for them if they start. Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs

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