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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

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This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. Yet, this is what can bring out better results when problem solving and making sound decisions.

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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.”. Different people provide different solutions to unique problems.

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Givinga Selected as Finalist of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards

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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 There is no question our society and planet are facing deeply troubling times.

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

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We reached out to people from the City of Phoenix to find solutions for some of these problems. One of the biggest problems was that some homes get flooded during monsoon season, which results in expensive damages. It was great to see the community come out, take charge, and take care of their neighborhood.

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The Intangible Rewards of Nonprofit Work

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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. Musical Instrument Museum.

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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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. We bring innovative solutions to community’s toughest problems. Jessie comes to Phoenix from Chicago before she made the move to Tucson to become a Wildcat for life!