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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

One example of a nonprofit organization rebranding in order to create a more positive impact on the community they serve is the Arizona based nonprofit formally known as Phoenix Youth At Risk. Phoenix Youth At Risk decided to undertake the task of rebranding and changed the name of their organization to New Pathways For Youth.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Prior to Public Allies I was a first-generation college student pursuing my Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Phoenix College, working part-time with the City of Phoenix Head Start and being a mother to my wonderful child. Shortly after I obtain my AA, I will attend Arizona State University. What drew you to Public Allies?

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

ASU Lodestar Center

Jennifer Kirksey is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. She is a mentor coach with the Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start, which strives to bring quality education to Phoenix’s preschool-aged children.

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What Attributes do Nonprofits Need to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration?

ASU Lodestar Center

In conjunction, knowledge of why systems approach can be necessary to provide universal cohesive services. Funding cuts could leave 100-plus Phoenix-area families homeless -- again. UMOM’s SSVF program specializes in serving high barrier veteran households and has served as a mentor agency for SSVF for the past 4 years.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

ASU Lodestar Center

As Board President of YNPN Phoenix , I often hear from other emerging nonprofit leaders – including our board – a shared desire to perform with high standards in the face of huge workloads, while at the same time wanting life/work balance. No pressure there, ha! Facing a challenging situation at work? Access resources!

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How Can Nonprofit Leaders Create Effective Community Change?

ASU Lodestar Center

Hallie Rexer is a graduate of the Arizona State University Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program. She completed her undergraduate studies at Saint Francis University in 2016. As a “Big Sister” herself, Hallie learns the positive impact having a mentor can make in a young person’s life. American Community Survey.

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Leaders in Nonprofit Technology: Daniel Ben-Horin

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With initial funding of $2,500, he started the CompuMentor Project to match computer enthusiast volunteers called computer mentors with Bay Area nonprofits that needed the help. He took a psychology degree from the University of Chicago in 1969 and became a reporter and columnist for the Arizona Republic newspaper in Phoenix.