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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. Carletha Sterling has been on the board of directors for Wings for Women, Tucson and A New Way Of Life, Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about helping others.

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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

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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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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

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An educated and engaged board of directors can be the key for a nonprofit to find new funding and maximize currently available resources. Organizations should investigate ways to develop low-cost systems internally to wring more out of current processes to increase efficiencies. She makes her home in Tucson.

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Recruiting New Board Members? Here’s how our geographically-focused nonprofit does it!

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Jessie Singer , Executive Director. Being an Executive Director of a small organization, I often get asked how I recruit board members and where I find them. It is important to note that the board and executive director do have a matrix, at least in mind, of the skills that are needed on the board of directors.

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Ask A Nonprofit Specialist - Engaging the Board in Financial Reports

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Engaging members of a nonprofit Board of Directors in the organization’s financial affairs can be challenging, given the diverse skills and expertise Board members bring to the work. Make certain the organization has sufficient resources to fulfill the organizational mission, otherwise known as fundraising and resource development.

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How Can Nonprofit Organizations Build High-Performing Employees?

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Professional development is everything. Invest in their professional development either by offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership responsibilities or by showing an active interest in their career path. Want to retain talented employees?

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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Jessie Singer , Executive Director. I can testify that, on behalf of my young peers, we are investing in ourselves through professional development opportunities and networking, and many of us even share common higher education degrees. Jessie is in her first year as Executive Director of Dysart Community Center.