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CoGenerational Service Academy named finalist in Common Good Challenge, nets five-figure prize for further growth

May 25, 2023 — The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s CoGenerational Service Academy was named a finalist in the Common Good Challenge and awarded a five-figure prize to support the continued ...

“Clarity is kindness”: How the Service Enterprise Initiative changed ICS Tucson's approach to volunteer communications

May 23, 2023 — For more than 30 years, the nonprofit Interfaith Community Services has been serving the Tucson community....

Seven new members join ASU's Nu Lambda Mu Chapter in Spring 2023 induction

May 11, 2023 — The Arizona State University chapter of the Nu Lambda Mu Nonprofit Honor Society inducted 7 new members as the Spring 2023 class....

Nonprofits and influencers: How one organization harnessed the power of social media celebrities

May 9, 2023 — In the last few years, influencer marketing has emerged as a social media strategy used by brands to reach a younger population....

In the news: Dr. Ashcraft on volunteerism in the U.S.

May 7, 2023, Voice of America — Volunteerism has long been a hallmark of American democracy, culture and civic life — going back to the founding of the United States....

The value of the Service Enterprise Initiative in a changing volunteer landscape

April 27, 2023 — Between 2021 and 2022, Americans contributed an ...

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Will philanthropy power the future of journalism? A look into nonprofit newsroom AZ Luminaria

April 11, 2023 — The expanding domain of nonprofit journalism, which is frequently overshadowed by prominent corporate news organizations, is gaining traction within the media industry, including in Arizona....

As philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announces her open call, Arizona nonprofits reflect on the impact of her earlier gifts

April 5, 2023 — MacKenzie Scott made headlines across the world in late March with her Open Call, inviting nonprofits across the U.S. to apply for a $1 million donation from the billionaire herself....

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In the news: Dr. Ashcraft on Arizona Gives Day 2023

March 24, 2023, AZcentral.com — Early giving is underway for Arizona Gives Day 2023, which raised more than $6 million for hundreds of nonprofits statewide last year. [...]...

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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