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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....

In the news: A nonprofit energy cooperative ignites controversy. Dr. Ashcraft comments on compensation norms in the sector.

June 28, 2024 (AZCentral.com) — Last December, senior residents of the Sunrise Hills neighborhood in nearby Fort Mohave found...

Public Allies Arizona members get a lesson in inclusivity and the value of affirming spaces

June 26, 2024 — As we celebrate Pride Month, members of the ASU Lodestar Center’s Public Allies Arizona program recently participated in a special training opportunity with the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundatio...

In the news: The Thunderbirds remain all-male and mostly white. Dr. Ashcraft comments on the "race for relevance"

June 26, 2024 (AZCentral.com) — The Thunderbirds were formed nearly 90 years ago to promote Arizona tourism through the Phoenix Open golf tou...

New Piper Servant Leader Network to expose ASU students to nonprofit career opportunities

June 25, 2024 — Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G....

In the news: ASU awarded prestigious Leadership for Public Purpose classification

June 14, 2024 — ASU is once again being recognized for innovation and leadership, with an emphasis on public service, as one of the inaugural recipients of the Leadership for Public Purpose classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching....

A journey of self-discovery with Public Allies Arizona

June 12, 2024 — Brittany Bradley’s life has been a courageous journey of self-discovery and embracing her authentic self. Originally from Illinois, she headed to Arizona soon after college, determined to forge her own path....

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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