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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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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! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Access resources!

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

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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. We reached out to people from the City of Phoenix to find solutions for some of these problems. I was always terrified to speak out.

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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. Maureen Baker , Manager for Individual Giving. 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 Singer , Executive Director. Dysart Community Center.

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Do You Inform Donors Of These 2 Giving Opportunities?

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This results in more money for your mission, more satisfied donors, and more solutions to the world’s most pressing problems! . For an example of how to share IRA gifting information with donors, see the Phoenix Children’s Foundation website. . Let’s review these two giving opportunities of which your donors may not be aware.

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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. Welcome to Research Friday !