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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!). And, while at Valley of the Sun United Way, where I also received excellent in-house training, I was able to successfully self-advocate to attend two different national conferences and several local conferences.

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11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Founded in 1981, NALEO Educational Fund achieves its mission through integrated strategies that include increasing the effectiveness of Latino policymakers, mobilizing the Latino community to engage in civic life and promoting policies that advance Latino political engagement.

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Priceless Board Members

ASU Lodestar Center

Other Board Members feel that their knowledge base or background is sufficient because they are bringing new skills to the organization. Jessie is a National Board Member for YNPN (ynpn.org) and YNPNsd (ynpnsandiego.org). Jessie left Arizona at the end of 2012, but is fully committed to the nonprofit industry.

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The Little Board Committee That Could.

ASU Lodestar Center

This story is a life lesson about a little engine that was lacking confidence in its ability to successfully climb up a steep hill. Applicants who accept a position on a nonprofit's general board will have been selected their skills, expertise, knowledge, and a passion for the mission of the nonprofit.

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What are you doing for Arizona Gives Day?

ASU Lodestar Center

Many states across the nation are already participating in giving days, and it’s Arizona’s turn to cash in. However, it’s still not common knowledge outside of the sector. the opportunity to engage these newcomers and turn them into life long. And it’s all happening on March 20. The process is simple, yet powerful. supporters.

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Leading with Accountability: What Accountability Strategies are Critical to Foster Nonprofit Donor Support?

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National Council of Nonprofits. Fernanda Torres Maqueda is a native of Phoenix, Arizona and has over 5 years experience in the nonprofit sector. in Life Science and a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University. “Good to Great and the Social Sectors.” Jim Collins. Giving Statistics.”

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Visitors in Focus

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They are able to do something, and they get to use paradigms they already use in their everyday life. Visitors at the National Football Museum, Manchester, UK 5. Knowing more information doesn’t make you smarter, it makes you more knowledgeable. We need to rethink cell phones as distracting to the experience.

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