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The Great Connection: Engaging Donors in Your Mission

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Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. who argues, "People aren't as giving as they used to be." , we also have individual concerns that are more outwardly-focused (Why are there so many homeless people on the street these days?

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Research Friday: Don't Be Afraid to Ask

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Recruiting volunteers is one of the most important jobs in most nonprofit organizations. In fact, the majority of people volunteer for an organization in response to being personally asked, as opposed to "walking in." [1]. 3] Of course, this begs the question: Why do these factors affect the volunteer rate? But doing it right?

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last summer, I met a young man in Arizona named Kyle. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Note from Beth: I am looking forward to the NCVS Conference. Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back.

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

ASU Lodestar Center

Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. And that's only what the second-year Arizona Allies accomplished. Angela Soliz , ASU Lodestar Center.

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Nonprofits As Trusted Messangers During This Election Year

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Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition. Nonprofits fight poverty, provide great venues for art and music, challenge homelessness, help organize civic life, promote the common good and a host of other functions that puts human community and the common good before profits and a narrow band of investors. Schmaltz , ASU Lodestar Center.

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Networking

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posted by Sentari Minor , Program Specialist, The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. Arizona is quite lucky to have all of these amazing people at the helm while combating issues in healthcare, education, homelessness, and mental health, to name a few. Sentari Minor is a Program Specialist for the Rodel Foundation of Arizona.

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Time to Give a Little

ASU Lodestar Center

You want to help the homeless? It leverages the power of the people, turning volunteers into fundraisers. Take a look at all the wonderful Arizona projects that need your help!). McKinney , Project Specialist (Marketing/Communications). ASU Lodestar Center. Reality: I think your cause is awesome. Rescue dogs? I’m on board!

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