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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

After years of acknowledging and working with more than capable school-aged youth while juggling a career as a test engineer in Tucson, Arizona, he is now a proud graduate of the MNLM Class of 2019! His plan is to combine the awards into a high-quality community mentoring resource in one of Nashville’s least developed communities.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage Volunteers in Advocacy

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posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. For passionate volunteers, micro-advocacy is an easy way to extend their impact throughout the community, beyond the organization’s usual volunteer tasks.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

ASU Lodestar Center

Creating a thriving nonprofit sector that is fueled by innovation requires developing and retaining the best leaders. Businesses spent an estimated $12 billion in leadership development in 2011. Businesses spend $120 per employee per year on leadership development, while the social sector spends just $29 (Callanan, 2014).

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

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Public Allies' citizen-centered, values-based approach to leadership has created pathways for young people to engage in their communities, and has helped communities and organizations tap the energy, passion, and perspectives of a new generation. A community-focused listener, connector, and advocate. Meet Elsbeth.

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How Can Nonprofit Organizations Build High-Performing Employees?

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Michelle Marion Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Operations and Community Manager at CityCoHo - Philadelphia, PA. Professional development is everything. She is the Operations and Community Manager at CityCoHo, a sustainability-based coworking social enterprise in Philadelphia.

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We are what we eat

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A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. The results are undeniable: the gardens do change lives,” said Nick Henry, director of the Community Food Resource Center at the food bank. posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center.

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Asking, not telling

ASU Lodestar Center

Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and more with NMI 106: Philanthropy & Fund Development. This course is offered in Phoenix, Tucson, and online. Many supporters report that they enjoy both a sense of doing ''good'' in the community AND being educated. Sign up today! Get another!

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