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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

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But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Prior to Public Allies I was a first-generation college student pursuing my Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Phoenix College, working part-time with the City of Phoenix Head Start and being a mother to my wonderful child. I knew, in order to succeed in what I wanted, I would need a great mentor. What drew you to Public Allies?

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. Phoenix Youth At Risk decided to undertake the task of rebranding and changed the name of their organization to New Pathways For Youth.

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Nonprofits Pitch for Big Awards

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Through an intensive two-month training on how to hone their pitch, 20 nonprofits work with mentors from the community to get their story down to the length of a pop song with the ultimate goal of “pitching” to the audience at Tempe Center for the Arts on March 26.

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

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I have been fortunate to have professional mentors continually emphasize the importance of these kinds of activities, and that, along with tenacity and good luck, has provided me many valuable developmental opportunities. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center. Like this article?

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The Intangible Rewards of Nonprofit Work

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As a member of the board of YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network) Phoenix, I have been fortunate to cross paths with some extraordinary emerging leaders, facilitators, mentors, and nonprofit sector thought leaders. Musical Instrument Museum.

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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She is a mentor coach with the Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start, which strives to bring quality education to Phoenix’s preschool-aged children. Who wouldn’t want it to be with all of the benefits it brings forth?

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