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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Q&A with Maggie Saucedo, a Public Ally and Certified Nonprofit Professional

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posted by Maggie Saucedo Class 13 Public Ally. Arizona State University began its fall semester last Thursday, while Public Allies Arizona will kick off its 14th year next week. With Public Allies, she is placed at Maryvale Revitalization Corporation and completes the program later this year. Maggie: YES!

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'Thanks to Public Allies, I am Now, and Forever, an Agent of Impact'

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posted by Emma Mones Class 12 Public Ally. Therefore, I took a leap of faith, took “the road less traveled,” and applied for Public Allies Arizona. Starting out, my main focus was recruiting community members to become change makers and role models in children’s lives—also known as Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

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What factors contribute to successful nonprofit executive compensation strategies?

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Even the IRS plays a role in determining what nonprofits can pay their executives. For top executives looking to mentor future leaders and collaborate with people who share their goals, nonprofits offer a unique structure that often flattens the hierarchy. Change the metrics of success. Conclusion.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

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Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Volunteers with leadership potential should be identified and empowered to take on larger roles. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

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When staff are happy and feel good with not only the work they are doing, but know that they are appreciated and are shown that their work matters, the likelihood of them sticking around in their role is much higher. PD should not be something that is put aside due to budgeting or even budgeting misconception from the public.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

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One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. In the article Non-profit branding: Cause and brand effect the author states “Lots of not-for-profits were set up to deal with public symptoms.