Remove Measure Remove Reflection Remove Tucson
article thumbnail

Research Friday: The Self-Sufficiency Standard

ASU Lodestar Center

For nearly 50 years, the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) has been the standard measure used by governments and nonprofit organizations serving low income individuals and families to determine eligibility for anti-poverty programs. The FPL was based almost exclusively on the cost of food, assuming that food is one-third of a family’s budget.

article thumbnail

Ask A Nonprofit Specialist - Engaging the Board in Financial Reports

ASU Lodestar Center

The key to effectively using a dashboard is isolating the essential metrics aligned with measures of expectations. Together with your Board, develop transparent strategies for focusing on agreed upon financial metrics, based on well defined expectations that reflect your organization’s unique needs. Simplify without Compromise.

Report 86
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

ASU Lodestar Center

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “nonprofit leaders must focus more attention on innovation, measuring the impact of their efforts, and creating funding structures that encourage risk taking, according to a report from Independent Sector." Putnam reflects on his previous article “Bowling Alone: America Social Capitalism”.

Arizona 40
article thumbnail

Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

ASU Lodestar Center

When talking and planning recruitment, it’s important to remind board members that the essential idea is to better reflect the community – not to continue to mirror traditional or current board membership. He grew up in Flagstaff, lived many years in Tucson and has lived in the Valley since 2005.

Arizona 40