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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

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posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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What Attributes do Nonprofits Need to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration?

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Department of Housing and Urban Development dropped the bombshell of defunding all but one nonprofit transitional housing provider for homeless families in Maricopa County, Arizona, the local nonprofit, private and government organizations began to scramble (Polletta, 2016). Polletta, M. 2016, May 12). Simo, G., & & Bies, A.

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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posted by Josh Haynes Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Knowing this, nonprofit leadership must hire well in order to solidify their digital aptitude and relational commitments to stakeholders and beneficiaries, as recommended by The Bridgespan Group. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Why your nonprofit must invest in outcome measurement and a culture of innovation

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posted by Kurtis Espino Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Investing in a program evaluation department helped the leadership team develop a clear strategy with their first strategic plan. He is the Marketing & Development Coordinator at Arizona's Children Association.

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How can diversity strategies help nonprofit leaders realize more funding opportunities?

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posted by Jackelyn Latham Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. An example of collaborative efforts for programming and shared funding is an organization that works to address homelessness partnering with neighborhood residents for a solution. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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How Can Nonprofit Leaders Create Effective Community Change?

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posted by Hallie Rexer Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nationally and in Arizona, systemic challenges are present. percent in 2015; and was even higher in Arizona where the 2015 poverty rate was 18.2 The Arizona high school graduation rate dropped from 78 percent in 2011 to 77.4

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What is the impact of restricting donations, and how does a nonprofit find balance?

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posted by Heather Aal Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Not all revenue streams are created equal in the nonprofit sector.