ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 16, 2014

posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. As I prepped for what I wanted to say to the next graduating class of Public Allies Arizona, I took a queue from my own days as an ally and reflected. Like this article?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Committing to volunteer can end up being the equivalent of a part time job! As you’re looking, put forth the same amount of effort into looking for a volunteer position as you would a part time job. Length of the volunteer term — from a few hours to the course of a few years- be sure you know what you are signing yourself up for!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 15, 2014

Is the upcoming Arizona Gives Day a good opportunity to do this? I made my modest gifts, despite living in Arizona, and these, combined with over 88,000 other gifts raised over $20 million in one 24 hour period to support Colorado nonprofit organizations. The organizations I supported raised $55,000, $35,000 and $25,000.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Finding ways to bring short-term volunteers into your nonprofit can be tough, especially if your organization relies heavily on training or extensive screening mechanisms to ensure long-term commitments. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

For nonprofits that are short on staff resources, could empowering your volunteers to regularly guest blog (weekly or bi-weekly) be a solution? Setting Up a Volunteer Led Blog. Frank who works with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America in Arizona. What Blogging Incentives Should Nonprofits Offer to Volunteer Bloggers?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 5, 2011

Lili Wang as she provides insight into the Hispanic volunteering community. Understanding the determinants of Hispanic volunteering and the types of volunteer work that interest Hispanics can help nonprofit organizations target their recruiting efforts and tailor their programs to the Hispanic population. We've got it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 9, 2011

Disclaimer Monday, May 9, 2011 Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit posted by Brittany Fasnacht , Office Assistant ASU Lodestar Center Todays youth generation has been stereotyped as the "me" generation — as obsessed with technology, social media, and constantly checking Facebook news feeds. check out this video.

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VisionLink

MAY 6, 2024

Join us Monday, May 6th - Thursday, May 9th, in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual NVOAD conference. Among these member agencies and their staff and volunteers are some of the most experienced practitioners ready to guide their communities through the short and long-term steps of disaster recovery.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Kate Elliott, Training Administrator, Planned Parenthood Arizona. Providing formal training to staff and volunteers has obvious benefits for an organization, individual staff members and volunteers. For staff members and volunteers, training is a means of professional development many are eager to receive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

posted by Kelly Proulx , MNpS Student & Research Technician, Arizona State University. Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3% Several challenges can be unique to senior volunteers. Welcome to Research Friday !

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Recent research findings by Christopher Einolf and Susan Chambre (2011) provided empirical evidence of the strong influence of both formal and informal social networks on volunteering. They found that individuals actively involved in activities with social organizations were more likely to volunteer. Luke’s Health Initiative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 7, 2013

After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. Register for the Nonprofit Management Institute''s NMI 104 - Managing Staff & Volunteers online course.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 19, 2011

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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. Results from my most recent Volunteer Management Capacity Study are now posted at the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Is that the case for volunteer administration? VE) website. The world is moving fast.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. Click here to read "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" — where Dr. Mark Hager breaks down the stats and shows us what volunteering in Arizona really looks like.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector. This information, and more, can be found in the Arizona Nonprofits: Scope of the Sector in Brief and the Arizona Giving and Volunteering reports.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 22, 2013

My family is big on volunteering. As kids we were always involved in some project or another – volunteering at the senior center, gift-wrap booths at the holidays, working the overnight shift at a telethon. As an adult, I continue to volunteer for a variety of organizations and financially support others. Like this article?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

Last summer, I met a young man in Arizona named Kyle. at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service << LINK www.volunteeringandservice.org >>, which runs from June 19 – 22. Note from Beth: I am looking forward to the NCVS Conference. By Ben Duda.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2019

posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. What we came to realize more deeply is that it’s not all about me as the Director of Volunteers. It is all about how our volunteers value other volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2013

Staff must have the ability to juggle the accessibility and needs of donors, partners, coworkers, community members and volunteers – all while delegating responsibility, commanding authority, and exhibiting empathy. Are you looking for a career in the Arizona nonprofit sector? Cultivate and articulate your tech skills. Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

Public Allies Arizona. Laci Lester is a Program Manager with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program and a board member of YNPN Phoenix. She has lived in Arizona for 15 years and recently completed two 10-month terms of service as a Public Ally before being hired. Laci Lester. Program Manager, ASU Lodestar Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Recently, I interviewed the facilitators of " Third Generation: Nonprofit | Business | Relationships | Evolved ," a special three-hour workshop hosted by the National Bank of Arizona and organized by the ASU Lodestar Center. at the National Bank of Arizona in Phoenix. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

posted by Sentari Minor Director of Engagement and Education, Social Venture Partners Arizona Nonprofit leaders know that storytelling is paramount to advancing their organization’s mission. The ability to tell potential volunteers, donors, and champions your story in a succinct and cogent manner is as invaluable as it is daunting.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 5, 2012

Even if they don’t have money (yet), they will donate volunteer hours and they will enlist their friends. Lars Ward is a graduate student in the Lodestar Center's Master of Nonprofit Studies program at Arizona State University. You need to appeal to them as important members of your organization. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

As a knowledge enterprise, our Center finds the wherewithal to regularly produce a few core research products in our Giving and Volunteering Study , our Arizona Scope of the Nonprofit Sector , and our Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Study , along with our work on Models of Collaboration. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

I am a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at Arizona State University and work for the ASU Lodestar Center. In addition to the organizations previously mentioned, in Arizona there are over 300 501(c)(3) charitable organizations with an international focus. In fact, though the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 22, 2014

These Board Members can make introductions to companies, open doors to new sponsors and recruit top-notch volunteers. Well then send these Board Members out in the community because people like hearing from volunteers sharing a story, rather than a staff member pitching for money.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2011

They answer the call when resources, staff, and volunteers are not enough to successfully fulfill an organization's mission. Want an in-depth look at compensation in the Arizona nonprofit sector? What are Association Management Companies? Our Compensation & Benefits Report is exactly what you need! Click here for more information.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

The list includes 4,025 with an Arizona address, including two-thirds (2,708) with the coveted charitable exemption. Arizona doesnt have 15,000 federally-recognized charities — it now has closer to 12,000. Point is that this is one more Arizona organization that simply isnt around anymore. This is great news.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Employees, volunteers, donors, community members want to feel connected to the organizations they care about. This list includes board members, employees, volunteers, donors, people who are served by the organization, community members, or any person or group who is impacted by the organization. Don’t leave any group out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

The ASU Lodestar Center , the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits , YNPN Phoenix, my fellow MNpS graduates, my coworkers, boss, friends, and professional mentors are all resources I access to get me unstuck on my quest to improve the common good. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

When speaking of data by state, the ASU Lodestar Center researches giving in Arizona, and we use an entirely different methodology. Our report on Giving and Volunteering for 2008, published in 2010, reports on household giving as determined through a web-based representative panel survey. Household charitable giving in 2008, (Arizona).

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2013

The most successful nonprofit organizations have staff buy-in at every rank, from volunteers, to administrative professionals, executives and all the way up to the board members. Audra holds a master’s degree in communication studies from Arizona State University. Cultivating a mission-centric culture is paramount to success.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2011

Where do nonprofit leaders, managers, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders go when searching for information pertinent to their roles? One of the key roles our Center plays is that of content curator, and we’re always striving to hone our craft in response to stakeholder interests and requests. The Virginia G.

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