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

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I wanted to be a person children can look up to for guidance and encouragement and be able to make a difference in their lives. They not only helped me overcome some small fears, such as writing a professional email and making connections with nonprofits, but also taught me to advocate for myself. I was always terrified to speak out.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. 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. Alex Flores , Teach For America. As part of a.

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How Can Nonprofits Address the Challenges and Opportunities of Disrupting Technologies?

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Uber is not the only company debuting this newest innovation- Waymo, a Google subsidiary, and General Motors are both testing their own self-driving cars in the Phoenix area. personal communication, Mar. As of this writing, customers can now request a ride in one of these self-driving cars.

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Walking the Tight Rope: Finding Work-Life Balance in the Nonprofit Sector

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I asked nonprofit professionals about their views on work-life balance and how it effects their day-to-day lives. Others responded that balance is dependent on very personal practices. So, how can nonprofit professionals realistically tackle work-life balance? Mary's Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix. Like this article?

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Anne Kotleba, Part 2

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Anne Kotleba Lecturer/ Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Last time we introduced Anne, a new lecturer in the School of Community Resources & Development and coordinator of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and the Certified Nonprofit Professional Credential. What events do you have planned this year?

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Nonprofit as Shibboleth

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So, as people were crossing out of Gilead, army checkpoints asked each person to pronounce the word shibboleth. Other professionals, both inside the sector and out, are going to use the hyphen. Some of my students are going to use the hyphen. Say it like a Gileadite, and you can pass. I could go on. think tank.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

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ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! 1] In the past few decades, the nonprofit workforce has become increasingly professionalized.