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'I Can Honestly Say That My Life Has Changed Dramatically With Public Allies'

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posted by Prisma Paredes Class 12 Public Ally. What I have learned in Public Allies: · Social justice. Public speaking. One day I got a message – it was from my future director telling me to apply to Public Allies. I can honestly say that my life has changed dramatically with Public Allies. Data rescue. Networking.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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posted by Channtal Polanco Class 13 Public Ally. Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. What were you doing before you enrolled in 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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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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Involving beneficiaries can save organizations money on projects by utilizing untapped beneficiary talent, according to an article from Public Administration and Development. 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.

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11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

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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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Ally Shares Her Experience in Program

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posted by Niamey Thomas Class 12 Public Ally. When looking for an organization to partner with during my term at Public Allies, I wanted to find an organization that would allow me to be myself, an organization that would allow the opportunity to create and one that would not try to place me into a box. My name is Niamey Thomas.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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As Board President of YNPN Phoenix , I often hear from other emerging nonprofit leaders – including our board – a shared desire to perform with high standards in the face of huge workloads, while at the same time wanting life/work balance. No pressure there, ha! Facing a challenging situation at work? Access resources!