ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Its fantastic work – very intense and rewarding. But it can be scary at times – looking at a mountain of work, thinking there has to be a better way to manage – because if we dont, we cant improve lives. Facing a challenging situation at work? Im a new leader, managing a young program with high expectations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

Nice work Kayla. March 23, 2011 2:11 PM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) ShareThis Subscribe via email ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Subscribe to our RSS feed Research Friday RSS feed Comments feed Blog Archive ▼ 2011 (39) ► June (6) Making the Play: Successfully Engaging Youth Withi.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. In my posts, Ive described only two of the five trends in this landmark study. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector. Picture This: A Look Back at This Year's Spring Fo. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations. So, should we send them more e-mails? Strive to put a hammer in everyones hand, and get them connected with each other, working together. * Then the light bulb would go off, "oh, I saw your email. More newsletters?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The Finalists are: Adoption Coalition of Texas , Austin, Texas Community Voice Mail Federation , Seattle, Washington Feed More, Inc. As a reviewer in the earlier rounds of selection, I found this section to have perhaps the richest information on what worked, what didn’t, how, and why. Kellogg Foundation. Check it out!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

The ones that did not get the message are either working under a rock, willfully noncompliant, or closed up without telling the authorities. So, you're thinking that these small organizations didn't have to communicate with the IRS for however many years, and the PO box or other mailing address may have changed any number of times.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Responses from NMI students and alumni reveal that 94% say NMI courses are relevant to their daily work. After reading your post, it seems like professionals already working in the field have also lacked training in this area and have benefitted from the NMI workshops. We too dersire more instruction on financial literacy. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Once students complete the AH certification, which also includes a full-time, 600-hour semester as an intern, they have the tools and confidence necessary to begin working for a nonprofit organization and immediately make a significant contribution. I wonder, will their hard work create a better life for others? Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

In summary, the Chair leads and reflects the Board with full commitment to the organization’s vision and mission; has an understanding of the essential legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities of the Board; and works through policy, guidance, and support. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. Central Ave.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Which is why I really like this blog, because it isn't just from "The ASU Lodestar Center," but is a mosaic of posts from the many people, staff, nonprofit professionals, students, keynote speakers, and others that comprise the diverse and multi-faceted work of the ASU Lodestar Center. It involves YouTube AND Twitter.

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APRIL 29, 2011

In the case of Los Angeles, a node of domestic violence shelter mailing addresses actually led to a Post Office located in a high-wealth area of the city. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Fascinating. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Or, how about this one: "Make sure these kids stay busy and have fun; but what we really need is for them to be successful in school, contribute at home, and work effectively with people from different cultures towards a better world." Everyone that works with a nonprofit CEO should read this report. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

The survey primarily says no : 23% of national respondents were comfortable talking about their working capital needs. About Nonprofit Finance Fund: Since 1980, NFF has worked to connect money to mission effectively, so that nonprofits can keep doing what they do so well. 21% can voice cash flow concerns with funders. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, April 13, 2011 The cockroach under the refrigerator: scandal and malpractice in philanthropy posted by Travis Butterfield , Project Coordinator ASU Lodestar Center Ever since I worked with Laura Tan on editing her recent blog post , I have been thinking about the unintended effects that volunteer service can have.

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MARCH 18, 2011

How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. We believe both lists greatly help to orient and remind respondents of their voluntary action over the past year. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector. Picture This: A Look Back at This Year's Spring Fo. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

To make matters worse, Charity Navigator seemed standoffish and unwilling to work with the field or adjust its approach despite some pretty obvious shortcomings in its methods. Frankly, thats another amazing sign of Charity Navigators willingness to work with the field and take criticism and direction from it. Keep up the good work!

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MAY 9, 2011

Not only by the work you're doing when you volunteer, but also by the example you set for those who see you doing so, including children. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. How do we get kids more interested in charitable giving? Great post, Brittany.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Phoenix is considered one of the most entrepreneurial communities in North America for business innovation and performance, and Valley nonprofits also are doing innovative and impactful work, creating significant social wealth. It's exciting to see so much support and energy for the innovative work Phoenix nonprofits are doing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2011

For part of this years ASB service, my group got to work at an after-school program for at-risk kids, ages 5-11, to help them with their homework. We were only at Beacon House for four short days, but after working hard with the kids, many of us got attached to our new friends. This is such a great perspective.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2011

I am always willing to give when I approached with an opportunity however, seeking out new organizations and giving to them on a regular basis has been time consuming for me in the past and with working and 19 credit hours, I find it difficult just to obtain the required career field exploration hours I have remaining. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 7, 2011

Fulton poses five examples of how innovators are working with these issues, trends that give rise to what she calls "the democratization of philanthropy." How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector. Central Ave.

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MAY 13, 2011

I encourage you to read over the report so that you can better understand how these trends work together to help you develop an even more meaningful and clear idea of the future of the sector. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. So, lets dive in. Central Ave.

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