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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. Laura Taylor is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Prior to Public Allies I was a first-generation college student pursuing my Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Phoenix College, working part-time with the City of Phoenix Head Start and being a mother to my wonderful child. Shortly after I obtain my AA, I will attend Arizona State University. What drew you to Public Allies?

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How Can Systematic Evaluation of a Volunteer Program Positively Impact an Organization?

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Cara Pritulsky is a graduate student of the Arizona State University Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University in 2015, earning degrees in public relations and advertising.

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Walking the Tight Rope: Finding Work-Life Balance in the Nonprofit Sector

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After all, tight rope walking requires far more skill than just strolling along in a straight line. Check out one kid's amazing slack line skills for inspiration, and soon you'll be doing backflips of your own: How do you balance work and play? Mary's Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix. Still need a better visual? Like this article?

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Anne Kotleba, Part 2

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The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is a student association for undergraduates interested in nonprofit careers. The NLA program was originally founded as the American Humanics program at Arizona State University in 1980 with the support of the Phoenix Rotary Club 100 and local nonprofit organizations.

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Anne Kotleba

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She joins us just in time to start a new school year and meet a new group of wonderful nonprofit students! When they leave here, I want my students to continue to question, learn, teach, and continue to use their education to change the world. Meet Anne. How would you describe yourself in 5-10 words? Any secondary interests?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

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In response to the growing needs of professional nonprofit managers, numerous university-based nonprofit management education programs have emerged, but few offer continuing education for nonprofit professionals. Responses from NMI students and alumni reveal that 94% say NMI courses are relevant to their daily work. Pollak, T.