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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

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posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Validate your work.

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How nonprofits can successfully develop a diverse workforce

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posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Cecilia Gutierrez is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

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According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time.

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Leadership Development in Nonprofits: Identifying Toxic Signs of Ego in Your Development Space

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posted by Disa McAlister Fall 2017 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit organizations have added pressure in the area of Leadership Development due to smaller staff sizes, with smaller salaries. Use the moments in and around meetings to foster the kind of leadership that will support your organization.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

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posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The process should be 30 to 90 days to ensure the employee feels supported and transitions into their new role successfully. Sabrina currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and enjoys family time and being outdoors with her dog.

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How should nonprofits develop a high-performance culture?

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posted by Karen Kormendy Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Marcia Mintz, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP), defined a high-performance culture as, “When everybody at every level understands where their role fits into the organization and the plan to get where they want to go.”.

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As of writing this, there are over 1,600 open fundraising roles open in the US. Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a partnership-driven consulting firm powering fundraising, strategic planning, and board leadership solutions for the well-positioned nonprofit. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies.