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The rise of unionizing in the nonprofit sector

September 4, 2024 — Just five years ago, few could have imagined what work would look like today....

ASU Lodestar Center releases 2024 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report for Maricopa and Pima counties

September 3, 2024 — The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation released its new Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report this week, sharing data collected in 2024 from hundreds of nonprofit organizations in Maricopa and Pima counties....

A new frame on leadership: Reflections with two-time Center alumna Claire Louge

August 21, 2024 — When Claire Louge first came through the doors of the ASU Lodestar Center, “leader” was a label she hesitated to embrace. Her vision of a traditional leader was stern, cerebral, structured....

In the news: ASU Lodestar Center busts myth that nonprofit workers are paid less

August 15, 2024 — If all of the nonprofits in Arizona were grouped together as an industry, they would be the sixth-largest sector in the state — ahead of construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food service — in economic impact....

In the news: 6 under-the-radar local nonprofits — and how our Nonprofit Job Board helped one leader find a dream opportunity

August 14, 2024, dtphx.org — You’ve probably heard of Arizona Educational Foundation’s signature initiatives before, such as Arizona Teacher of the Year, the Arizona Spelling Bee, and A+ Schools of Excellence....

Public Ally Brian Forkum leads volunteers in preserving historic native sites across Arizona

August 7, 2024 — History has been a core facet of Brian Forkum’s life. Growing up in the Navajo Nation, Forkum has always been acutely aware of how history impacts both the present and future....

ASU Lodestar Center welcomes Levi Colton as Director of Programs and Social Impact

July 24, 2024 — The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation welcomes Levi Colton as its Director of Programs and Social Impact....

Changing the outlook on life: Preeti Kamat's transformative experience with Public Allies Arizona

July 24, 2024 — Preeti Kamat's journey with Public Allies was nothing short of transformative....

Discovering her passion: Jordyn's journey with Public Allies Arizona

July 10, 2024 — As a freshman at Arizona State University, Jordyn Walhof was studying political science, public policy, and anthropology, but she felt a pull toward the nonprofit world and wanted to gain hands-on experience in that sector....

Nonprofit Social Innovation Hub

Over the last several years, we've heard stories of incredible innovation in the nonprofit community. Some nonprofits have adopted new technology to continue their services through the COVID-19 pandemic; others have pivoted to new business models to fulfill their missions. Read their stories and get inspired.

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