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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 bridge the gap between race and leadership?

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Recruiting staff from BIPOC peer networks and job boards, and historically black colleges and universities. Brittney Riedinger is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. She received her bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of North Dakota.

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

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Chad Wheeler, the CEO of Open Door, a nonprofit working to alleviate chronic homelessness and human trafficking in my home of Lubbock, Texas, has come to use all of the previously named technologies. Josh Haynes is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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

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Although the HUD Exchange’s Continuum of Care focuses specifically on homelessness, other coalitions use a similar framework to address specific issues. Kurtis Espino is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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

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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. Jackelyn Latham is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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How Can Nonprofit Leaders Create Effective Community Change?

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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 She completed her undergraduate studies at Saint Francis University in 2016. percent (U.S.

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

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The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. Heather Aal is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Finding Unrestricted Funds.