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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. Teach or model a succinct delivery of the cause’s elevator speech.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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Alex Flores , Teach For America. 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. Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice.

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Ally Shares Her Experience in Program

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I create dances, curriculums and spaces for people of color to understand their identity, passion and purpose — these are lessons others tried to teach me but failed because they were more concerned with the box I did not fit into than the freedom I can have outside the boundaries of that box. I am Black and Mexican and I am a creator.

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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. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? No pressure there, ha! Access resources!

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

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Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. This year alone, Joseph Perez created an entire collaborative program that uses hip hop to teach students about life. Angela Soliz , ASU Lodestar Center. Public Allies AZ Alumna /. Youth Leadership Development. I hope that you'll join us.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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For Team MPhasis, its important to not only teach kids through sports, but to also incorporate our religious beliefs into our work. Having Godly principles embedded in our program is the most important concept that we teach, and we make that a clear focus right up front. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: The Office or the Impact?

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A particularly big problem is Arizona's elephant, Banner Health, which we locate at just it's Phoenix address. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs Fear not, nonprofit professionals! All You Need is Love. Central Ave.