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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. 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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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

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A nonprofit organization, much like a for-profit company, is only as strong as its leadership. 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). 03% of the sector's $1.5

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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. Invest in their professional development either by offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership responsibilities or by showing an active interest in their career path.

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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. Anna is the Comptroller at Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona. She makes her home in Tucson. Increase board engagement.

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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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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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Jessie Singer , Executive Director. Being a young nonprofit Executive Director with minimal nonprofit leadership experience, I have entered the sector this year and have found a new home. Jessie is in her first year as Executive Director of Dysart Community Center. Dysart Community Center. Like this article? Get another!

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Priceless Board Members

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posted by Jessie Singer Executive Director, American Lung Association in California A philanthropist recently asked me, knowing that I’d be looking for new Board Members soon, what types of people I was in need of. Many of you may recognize Jessie’s name as she was the previous Executive Director for Dysart Community Center in El Mirage, AZ.