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

ASU Lodestar Center

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

ASU Lodestar Center

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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Social Media September Tweet Chatting Around the World September 18

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With one-hour chats in Nairobi, San Francisco, New Orleans, Phoenix, Milledgeville, and Naples, you're bound to find one in your own time zone to join. East Africa time / midnight Coordinated Universal time Topic: technology for social good. Coordinated Universal time Topic: tbd. Phoenix, Arizona, United States 9:00 a.m.

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Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

ASU Lodestar Center

The team has poured their hearts and souls into setting goals, developing strategies, and recruiting staff and volunteers, only to have all that work potentially go to waste when a leader leaves the organization. Disruption happens and the more prepared the organization is for change, the better for long-term success. Mary's Food Bank.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Donor or volunteer engagement and participation may be an area of improvement. Find out what they’re doing to attract and retain donors and volunteers. This includes website, social media, traditional media, and communication with donors, volunteers, and vendors. It sounds fairly simple but it’s easy to get lost in the details.

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5 steps for nonprofits to enact diversity, equity and inclusion strategies

ASU Lodestar Center

Ensure that all levels of the organization are involved, including board members, staff, volunteers, and community members. Mitch Menchaca is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. These five actions will get your nonprofit started, or help to transition into DEI work.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

Ask beneficiaries to volunteer with projects and events. Jennifer Kirksey is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. She is a mentor coach with the Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start, which strives to bring quality education to Phoenix’s preschool-aged children.

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