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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. These program practices include needs assessment, decision-making, program implementation, and evaluation. Obstacle 2: “We have no time.”.

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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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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Because of these updates, professional development courses/training had to be created and administered to airport personnel so that they could effectively continue to use the machinery.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

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Employees should be equipped with the proper tools needed to run the programs and projects expected to be successful while feeling confident and appreciated. Development encompasses training and mentorships that can fulfill employees’ personal and professional growth. Development. Recognition.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive.

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Five ways to retain quality employees at your nonprofit

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It is essential for organizations and nonprofits to understand that in order to produce the expected outcomes, there needs to be funding for the overhead costs to successfully introduce a program or provide a service. Implementing a recognition program is crucial to fostering a better employee culture. Beef up your benefits.

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What are the nonprofit management implications of Pay for Success programs?

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Social impact bonds (SIBs), also known as pay for success programs, are not actually bonds. These finance models rely upon nonprofits to deliver their programs, yet there is a dearth of guidance for nonprofit leaders to understand the opportunities – and risks – they represent.

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