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Research Friday: The Self-Sufficiency Standard

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While it has been adjusted for inflation, it has never accurately reflected household costs, nor does it take into account childcare costs or other family variables. Grant writers are using the data in the report to document the needs in their communities. is using the Self-Sufficiency Standard to define poverty.

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Nonprofit Start-Up Fever Hits the Valley, Sweeps the Nation

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Associate Professor, ASU School of Community Resources & Development Early each semester I graph five years-worth of the number of Arizona nonprofits that gained status as income-tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D. That’s actually 41 in November and only 20 that December (2012).

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100 Courses in 100 Days for Alzheimer’s

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People travelled from all over—everyone from former UPS drivers to CEO’s, from blue collar to white collar, high school friends, members of his Union College community, colleagues, golfers he had never met before, and even someone he had known since first grade! he reflected, still processing his experience. Okay, now what do I do?”

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AOL tries to discuss a difficult issue

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Register now for NMI 1 05 High Impact Leadership, a Tucson course from February 28-March 1. Armstrong violated a basic rule of public disputes: You can’t enter into a rational discussion of a community problem when your poster child lives next door to everyone, and is viewed as a powerless victim. Like this article? Get another!

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Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

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Boards are the brain trusts of nonprofit organizations, responsible for providing leadership, oversight, expertise, guidance, accountability, vision, fundraising and an invaluable connection to community. He grew up in Flagstaff, lived many years in Tucson and has lived in the Valley since 2005.

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How Can Member-Based Nonprofits Use Lean Innovation to Remain Relevant?

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Putnam reflects on his previous article “Bowling Alone: America Social Capitalism”. Civic engagement, on the other hand, refers to the connections people have with their communities. Suzanne has built her career in community relations, event planning, and strategic outreach primarily focused in arts and education.

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So, you’re thinking about serving on a board. Now what?

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To find out more about our upcoming training in Tucson on December 12, click here. While multitasking is all the rage, I find that doing one or two things extremely well does more for your community and your reputation than a list of underwhelming accomplishments. Need effective board governance training? Like this article?

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