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On a National Day of Service, Public Allies Arizona Makes a Difference in a Phoenix Neighborhood

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The Allies of Class 12 gathered that Saturday at Doras Church of Phoenix for National Make a Difference Day. Nedd Freeman Anderson is a Class 11 Public Ally, placed at Mesa Community College. 28 with a mission: to help their local neighbors beautify their curbs and develop long-lasting relationships.

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Switching gears: How I found my place in volunteering

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Vincent de Paul Church in Phoenix. As youth ministers within the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix , we were always reminded to take care of ourselves, nurture our spiritual lives, and focus on our personal prayer time. Prior to her work with the Center, Sarah coordinated youth programs within the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix for six years.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

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Having this process in place can lower the risk of employee-organization misalignment. Sabrina currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and enjoys family time and being outdoors with her dog. She received a dual undergraduate degree in psychology and justice studies from Grand Canyon University.

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"We Believe in Everyone’s Right to Choose Services that Most Interest Them"

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When I joined Public Allies Arizona, I was placed at Arizona Foundation for the Handicap, which is a day center for adults with special needs. AFH has three locations: Maricopa, Casa Grande and Phoenix. My placement was at the Phoenix location, nicknamed “Perry.” posted by Lukas Nava Class 12 Public Ally.

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Do You Inform Donors Of These 2 Giving Opportunities?

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Any excess contributions available can be carried forward for the next five years, subject to the 60% AGI limit previously in place. In coming at fundraising from a place of abundance, not scarcity , it’s not your job (or most productive strategy) to make judgments about what should/should not motivate people to give. Final Note.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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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. She was placed at Opportunities for Youth. Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. )

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How should nonprofits develop a high-performance culture?

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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.”. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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