Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Who attends: Anyone in the nonprofit or social enterprise space looking to learn more about fundraising and technology best practices, Classy platform features, leadership lessons, and insights on how to grow your organization. . Many organizations involved in the old Hands-On Points of Light and AmeriCorps networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Like many nonprofits, the rapidly evolving environment around and within us was littered by a practice of ad hoc documentation and person to person knowledge sharing. Be aware that “knowledge hoarding” is often a common practice. To alleviate any concerns or tension, explicitly articulate to your team that their jobs are not at stake.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The intention is to support the expansion of research and data collection efforts on generosity beyond monetary giving to and volunteering with nonprofit organizations, and support research on giving and volunteering practices that reflects the full diversity of the American public. Census Bureau and the U.S.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

77% of nonprofits believe that skilled volunteers could improve their organizations business practices ( Deloitte Impact Survey ). According to an AmeriCorps report , people who volunteer over 100 hours a year are some of the healthiest people in the U.S. 35% of volunteers do so to socialize with others in the community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Second, use tools and practices. I carry with me a deck of "check-in" cards which I use as a practice to open meetings with staff, board members, and volunteers. We can couple those practices with shared tracking documents that clearly outline deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities. Bio: Aaron Stiner serves as Sr.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

In 2014, the Center for Effective Philanthropy conducted a survey of 235 nonprofit leaders to identify the main practices used by nonprofit organizations to engage clients (Buteau, Gopal, & Buchanan, 2014). Hearing from those we seek to help: Nonprofit practices and perspectives in beneficiary feedback (Rep.). Gopal, R., &

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

We'll randomly choose five people to win a copy of Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals. Ryan Bancroft , AmeriCorps volunteer at the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology discusses the importance of incorporating social media into a broader, scalable communications strategy.

Management 55

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit professional to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. She previously served a term for AmeriCorps with an adult literacy program in Flagstaff. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

What Ive learned from Chandler is that community is not a place — its a practice. You can find websites with practical ways to facilitate community interactions, or ask colleagues at other nonprofit organizations for tips. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Implementing management practices allows organizations to recruit and retain volunteer resources, but many nonprofits struggle to successfully engage volunteers and reap the full benefits of their service. An investment must be made to develop a program that is run by paid staff and adopts key volunteer management practices.

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Volunteer Impact Strategy Nonprofit 69

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

If the details on the investments, challenges and practices in volunteer administration are something you are interested in, then please go take a look at the new report. Note: The 2019 Volunteer Management Capacity Study was funded by AmeriCorps, a U.S. VE) website. federal government agency.

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Volunteer Change Americorp Arizona 59

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Alison Rapping, Alison & Associates : The handbook — which consists of information, resources, and inventories or processes for nonprofit professionals to engage in as they work to develop business relationships — originated from years of practice, trial and error, and "a-ha!"

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Every one of our meetings, practices, and team events starts with prayer. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball.

Teach 81

Teach Philanthropy RSS Volunteer 81

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

but I got a good test drive because 23 students in my graduate seminar (Theory and Practice of Philanthropy) here at Arizona State University have been invited inside this spring semester to both learn about and hone the evaluation process. The watchdog gets to show off its new look and practice its new tricks. Its an exciting time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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Research Arizona Philanthropy Studies 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

She currently runs a Salesforce-focused consulting practice and helps her clients better engage and mobilize their constituents for social change. Partner & Lead Strategist, Percolator Consulting. Karen Uffelman has spent the last 15 years working at the intersection of technology and civil society.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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Research Philanthropy Discussion Nonprofit 82

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Practicing our +1 of self-care along with self-awareness will ensure I spend every day learning and growing. After hearing inspiring words from our staff and a PAAZ alum, our new allies took the AmeriCorps Pledge and joined the thousands of other service members changing the world, by starting in their local community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Exemplars of this practice abound, but Ill cite a classic: Habitat for Humanity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Celebrate your volunteers like you celebrate your donors According to AmeriCorps , 23.2% Have a conversation with them about what they want to do and what they feel capable of doing. You may be surprised by how much your volunteers want to help and get their hands dirty!

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

" Trying to be professional and relatable at the same time isn't always easy, and it definitely takes a lot of time and practice to develop the perfect online persona to represent your organization. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Although the Public Allies program is also a nonprofit leadership program just like the degree and certificate program and is all under the ASU Lodestar Center, Public Allies is a national program under AmeriCorps first. Public Allies approaches the ideology around leadership differently from the degree and certificate courses.

Leadership 40

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

I must agree that communication is such a key component in every aspect in life but at the same time it is not practiced enough, especially in the nonprofit world. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. May 1, 2011 11:34 PM Paulsaid. Great post.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2016

It’s interesting for a student association to have this applied fundraising experience, so not only are they learning the theory behind running an annual campaign, but they’re putting that theory into practice, learning skills, tactics, and everything that’s involved in it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 8, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

According to AmeriCorps, Americans volunteered an average of 7.8 AmeriCorps estimates the industry of volunteerism to be worth $184 billion. . Best practice is to keep your surveys short. When you prioritize volunteer engagement, your volunteer program benefits, and so does your association’s bottom line. billion hours.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Going forward, new organizations will have to live, breathe, and practice demographic diversity in order to stay afloat.

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