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The power of social media for Hurricane Sandy

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With charity events, it all comes down to public awareness. We first set up our campaign to geo-target our location which was specifically Tucson, based on the companies’ location. located in Tucson alone and we received several hundred clicks on our ad for more information. Trevor Mc Cann. Ch i ef Executive Officer.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage Volunteers in Advocacy

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posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. The terms advocacy and lobbying are generally used interchangeably to describe how nonprofits influence legislation and public policy. However, volunteers can also be advocates.

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Research Friday: The Self-Sufficiency Standard

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Consequently, many hard-working, low-income families look to public supports like food stamps, WIC, KidsCare and subsidized child care to keep their heads above water. But since these programs are typically based on the FPL, families may earn just enough money to be disqualified for public assistance–but not enough to be self-sufficient.

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We are what we eat

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A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. In 2013, the Food Bank partnered with the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health to begin the measurement process. posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center.

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Nonprofit Start-Up Fever Hits the Valley, Sweeps the Nation

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In a normal month, 40 to 50 Arizona nonprofits will gain ‘public charity’ status from the IRS. What is driving this explosion in public charities in Arizona? Administrative accident or no, the explosion in the number of public charities is certainly noticeable. That’s actually 41 in November and only 20 that December (2012).

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

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Elsbeth Pollack Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona. Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations.

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How Can Nonprofit Organizations Build High-Performing Employees?

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To yield the highest employee engagement, use public recognition and direct recognition of employees. Public recognition should be in all-staff meetings or emails, and direct recognition should be from both the direct supervisor and higher levels of leadership to the employee. Recognition.

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