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

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Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. A few months ago, I was shopping at the local grocery market, wearing my AmeriCorps sweatshirt.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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This organization uses sports, specifically basketball, as a vehicle to help youth get motivated in school and learn life lessons while at the same time producing some seriously great athletes. In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball.

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The Neuroscience of Purpose: Recharging in the Nonprofit World

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That’s why we teach the brain break to kids in school — you not only get that short-term relaxing “aaah,” you’re also building the long-term strength of your brain’s CEO. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man" by Michael Soto. Further Readings. Self-Control as the secret to succes. Do you have Decision Fatigue?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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As Board President of YNPN Phoenix , I often hear from other emerging nonprofit leaders – including our board – a shared desire to perform with high standards in the face of huge workloads, while at the same time wanting life/work balance. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? But fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit

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Marys Food Bank , and its had a significant impact on my life, even inspiring me to join the American Humanics program. Volunteering has truly enriched my life, and it makes me feel good knowing that I can help in some way. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? May 11, 2011 9:32 AM Rebecca Herrera said. All You Need is Love.

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

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In the spring and summer of 2021, with funding from AmeriCorps, our research team held focus groups with volunteer administrators about their technology use in the pandemic. And…they know technology, so they’re also an asset to help teach other volunteers. Information technologies and social media are here to stay.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Do you feel the force.

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The new nonprofit sector will have young leaders acting on behalf of the mission, and succession planning will be part of an organizations life and culture, not a linear phenomenon. For years, we have tried to teach others about "cultural competency" through workshops. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? All You Need is Love.