The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Here are just a few of our favorite organizations, which deserve your support this month and all year-round! During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Voto Latino.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations. These entities, also called "nodes," can be individuals, groups, and/or organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bonterra Homepage bonterra_admin Mon, 08/15/2022 - 16:44 The Bonterra Difference We enable social good organizations with the best-in-class software they need to drive impact. Strategic Partnerships We work alongside you every step of the way to understand the unique needs of your social good organization and help you thrive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

Employees are frontline; their talents and efforts determine success within any organization. Employees choose specific nonprofit organizations because they have a personal connection or emotional attachment to the nonprofits mission. Three key tools are discussed below that can help organizations boost their employee engagement.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

According to Race to Lead's report on addressing the nonprofit racial leadership gap, although nonprofits are aware of how workforce diversity benefits organizations and communities, the awareness is not converting to measurable change. Nonprofit organizations have barriers with increasing staff diversity for a few reasons.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a focus and priority for any organization takes intentional effort, hard work and practice. She is the executive director of the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Alexander Haas is an Atlanta-based fundraising consulting firm that serves clients nationwide, including those in higher education, museums, schools, performing arts, human services, healthcare, and religious organizations. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. Byrne Pelofsky & Associates, LLC. The Covenant Group. Website: [link].

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Nonprofit organizations have the ability to connect and mobilize individuals. According to Frumkin (2002), nonprofit organizations are “ideal vehicles for foraging networks of weak ties that link people together.” Nonprofit organizations can be mindful of additional barriers and identify trusted facilitators to bridge gaps.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

In addition to helping me better serve and meet my organizations'' missions, I am confident that my professional development and networking have made me a more marketable professional when it comes to job searches and interviews. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

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. This is a common theme that lurks in the veins of many of our organizations. This rings true for many organizations. Recommendations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2019

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.”. Nonprofit organizations are mission-driven businesses in an industry of service.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2022

Is your organization struggling to keep key employees around? There are many ways to implement this type of culture in your organization, but here are five ways to start. Advocate for the employees that work tirelessly for the organization. Include the entire organization in this strategy. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

Honestly, whether you’re in nonprofit or for-profit work, remembering the reason you’re serving a particular group is vital to moving the organization forward. That’s why we recommend reviewing the mission, to be sure goals are aligned with the overall purpose of the organization. What will you do differently this year?

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

PHOENIX, Md., The organization created a COVID resource web page that gave families a valuable resource for at-home activities, coping tips, education resources, stories, and virtual field trips. The announcement was made during Pathfinders’ 20 th Annual Golf Tournament at Hillendale Country Club.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Organizations, selected for their entrepreneurial approach to creating social change and the ability to powerfully communicate their vision, will compete for cash awards. This year our list of semifinalists is composed of organizations of varied budgets, sizes, and missions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

I want to outline some issues nonprofit organizations may face while trying to build or change their brand. Often, nonprofit leaders look at brands as just a “simple visual trigger from which to develop communication campaigns rather than a strategic tool for focusing the organization.”

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

Alexander Haas is an Atlanta-based fundraising consulting firm that serves clients nationwide, including those in higher education, museums, schools, performing arts, human services, healthcare, and religious organizations. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. Byrne Pelofsky & Associates, LLC. The Covenant Group. Website: [link].

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

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. Not your usual nonprofit conference, not just for nonprofit organizations. Musical Instrument Museum.

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Givinga

MAY 4, 2021

We are honored to be recognized among a distinguished group of change makers who are developing innovative and modernized technology to make a difference,” said Joe Phoenix, our co-founder and CEO. Philantech connects users to 1.8 The 2021 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Brazil to Denmark to Vietnam.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Responsibilities fell to the board of directors and executive directors to do something to save their organizations. If one’s work as an executive director of a nonprofit organization is a vocation, a “calling,” the answers to the following questions are likely to be YES!: Is this a job or a vocation? New ideas take additional time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make the Leap posted by Robert Duea , Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center and Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center So, youre thinking about starting a nonprofit organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 27, 2012

Being an Executive Director of a small organization, I often get asked how I recruit board members and where I find them. I think my tactics can be applicable for any geographically-based nonprofit, a start-up organization, or any smaller nonprofit seeking new members. Jessie Singer , Executive Director. Dysart Community Center.

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Givinga

MAY 25, 2021

We believe that anyone in the world can be a philanthropist if they have access to the right tools and technology,” said Joe Phoenix, our co-founder and CEO. “As When organizations and individuals are making decisions about charitable dollars, they want the best possible information to guide those decisions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. While at University of Phoenix, I specialized in the development of faculty workshops for our online faculty members.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 18, 2012

In her blog post, “ Don't Be Afraid To Ask ,” Stephanie La Loggia says, "recruiting volunteers is one of the most important jobs in most nonprofit organizations.” Ostensibly, volunteers are a source for one-time, episodic projects; free labor to tackle those tasks our organizations simply don’t have the time (or resources) to do.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 15, 2019

AFH partners with other Valley organizations to create more opportunities for our members. AFH has three locations: Maricopa, Casa Grande and Phoenix. My placement was at the Phoenix location, nicknamed “Perry.” We believe in everyone’s right to choose services that most interest them. population.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

As a proud young nonprofit professional in the Phoenix valley, I believe it's important to remember that age is not a qualifying factor in one’s professional abilities. Jessie comes to Phoenix from Chicago before she made the move to Tucson to become a Wildcat for life! Jessie Singer , Executive Director. Dysart Community Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 4, 2017

Revenue diversification is just not affordable for every organization. In theory, an organization can resist economic shocks by spreading out its income sources from a mixture of grants, donations, fees, corporate gifts, social enterprise, and special events. Evidence from Human Services and Community Improvement Organizations”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

On the other hand, some say Twitter is ready for a renaissance , a phoenix rising from the ashes. While Twitter and other platforms can amplify the under belly of the world, they can also connect people with nonprofit organizations and spread social good, joy, and even fun. The best list is from Buffer, The Big List of Twitter Tools.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 7, 2019

Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. ) 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. What drew you to Public Allies?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 2, 2018

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. Disa believes grassroots organizations can save the world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

Involving beneficiaries can save organizations money on projects by utilizing untapped beneficiary talent, according to an article from Public Administration and Development. This can translate into long term commitment to the organization, which would mean less time and money spent on training and education.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

That’s thanks to you, our incredible customers and partners who choose Salesforce.org as the platform that powers your purpose as an organization. Salesforce.org has become the largest tech-for-social-impact community in the world. Mark your calendars for next year’s Education Summit! Interested in joining the conversation?

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

Have you seen high school students from athletics organizations or prom committees washing cars for cash? Bake sales are a tried and true way of making money for youth fundraising organizations. If you are a youth sports organization, fundraise via concessions sales at youth sporting events. Car wash fundraiser.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Phoenix Symphony. I make my living working for an organization that is used as a metaphor in business writing all the time – the symphony orchestra. Nonetheless, as it relates to organizations I am pretty confident that the metaphor of the symphony orchestra will persist. posted by Alexander Laing. Principal Clarinet.

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