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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

I enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at ASU to gain an expanded view on the sector. A manager with excitement for his role and who does not do it out of obligation crafts the vision of a well functioning program.

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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. To use volunteers effectively in advocacy, nonprofits should implement training programs such as a micro-advocacy program, according to Talbert. Who is Your Target Audience?

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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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How Can Nonprofits Make the Most of Overhead Funds?

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It is no secret that nonprofits struggle to make ends meet when it comes to costs that cannot be directly attributed to a specific program. Heron Foundation, put it, ‘In the long run, you can’t have strong programs in weak organizations.’” Anna is the Comptroller at Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona.

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We are what we eat

ASU Lodestar Center

A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. The garden program leaders are therefore collecting deeper data to measure the real impact of the gardens. “We A good effort for such a study, however, if the finding is positive, could likely put the programs in very high gear.

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

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Elsbeth Pollack Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona. Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations.

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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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