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$370 Million In AmeriCorps Grants Available

The NonProfit Times

AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. 30, said AmeriCorps spokesperson Lucero Gamez.

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A Helpful (Unofficial) Digital Training Guide for New AmeriCorps Members

Whole Whale

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. Begin with work that will increase traffic and the digital footprint of the organization starting at the top of the funnel.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Another topic at the conference that I’m curious about is the notion of leveraging networks for capacity building and for career development for young professionals. Ben Duda is executive director of AmeriCorps Alums and graciously agreed to share some thoughts on this as guest post. By Ben Duda. Chris Christie. Conferences'

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.

ASU Lodestar Center

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! And I thank Americorps for being the answer to my lifelong wish of serving my country.

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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?

ASU Lodestar Center

As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers.

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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)

Twenty Hats

I had big plans for programming, outreach to families, and working with volunteers. I was more focused on my vision for programs than the people I was supposed to empower. I did not yet understand how vital volunteers are – especially volunteer leaders – for program growth, ownership, and sustainability. The result?

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How Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission

ASU Lodestar Center

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. There are some remarkable authors, like Peter Frumkin , who consider that a nonprofit brand is the principal asset of the organization. An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial).