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The Latino Institute: A program of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

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ASU School of Community Resources & Development. Within the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the Latino Institute was developed to help address these issues and to serve as a bridge between the City and the Latino community. the School of Community Resources and Development. Phoenix Latinos Ariel Rodriguez'

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Pathfinders for Autism Launches Bus Tour And Major Fundraising Campaign for Statewide Expansion

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PHOENIX, Md., May 17, 2021 – Today, Maryland’s largest autism resource center Pathfinders for Autism formally commenced its 2021 Dip Challenge Tour , a statewide bus tour and major fundraising initiative to expand autism resources and programs across Maryland. Also in 2020, Pathfinders was awarded a grant from the U.S.

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How nonprofits can successfully develop a diverse workforce

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Another notable barrier is the capabilities of nonprofit human resource departments. Moreover, the lack of staff diversity can also be attributed to nonprofits not prioritizing workforce diversity management due to shortage of dedicated financial and staffing resources. Strategies to increasing workforce diversity.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

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Hui Li states that there are distinct differences between planned and unplanned leadership successions : “A smooth and successful transition contributes to organizational performance and sustainability, whereas a failed attempt causes resource deficits, power resistance, identity crises, or even organizational death.” One team = one dream!

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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

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Significant resources have been invested in diversity training. She is the executive director of the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education. To recognize the values of differences, we must be willing to learn, accept and strive to eliminate the biases that exist in all of us. This takes time. It also takes training.

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Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

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Without a written plan, assumptions may be made that aren’t aligned with the overall vision and resources spent to start a process that should have already been happening. Jarrett holds an MBA in business from the University of Phoenix and Certificate of Grant Writing from The Grantsmanship Center Institute. Mary's Food Bank.

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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

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Through my participation in these activities, I have been a better resource to customers and clients, a stronger partner with those whom I am collaborating, and a more knowledgeable and connected peer and coworker. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center. Like this article?