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Walking the Tight Rope: Finding Work-Life Balance in the Nonprofit Sector

ASU Lodestar Center

There are people who think of work-life balance in a Utopian way — where work and life responsibilities are lines in the Zen garden of life. I asked nonprofit professionals about their views on work-life balance and how it effects their day-to-day lives. Want to learn more about work-life balance? Laci Lester.

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Five ways to retain quality employees at your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Nonprofit employees are leaving at a rapid rate for a variety of reasons, including low pay and benefits packages, lack of long-term career opportunities, poor work-life balance, and even faulty leadership. Organizations have found success in this strategy because it places value on the employee’s work-life balance. You are not alone.

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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

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. Chicanos Por La Causa. Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

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Never Stop Learning

ASU Lodestar Center

Though traditionally not a professional position, there are a number of individuals who enter the field wanting to make this their life-long career — I was one of those people. One of the ways I am trying to improve professionally is to increase my knowledge and ability regarding Social Media. Do I have a Facebook page?

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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 grew up in Chicago before moving to Tucson to become a University of Arizona Wildcat for life, landed in Phoenix to start her professional career and is now enjoying life in sunny San Diego.

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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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