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Reflecting on legacy, Chandra Stewart left a corporate career for the nonprofit sector and never looked back

For the first 15 years of her career, Chandra Stewart built her expertise in a world far removed from nonprofit philanthropy. After graduating from Michigan State University with a liberal arts degree, Stewart moved to Arizona and began working at Motorola....

Jeri Royce speaking at Globe-Miami training in October 2026

ASU Lodestar Center returns to Globe-Miami to continue training series for rural nonprofits

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation was back in Globe, Arizona, for a workshop this week, continuing our commitment to supporting nonprofit leaders and strengthening organizational capacity in rural Arizona....

Public Allies Arizona welcomes new cohort of emerging leaders for 2026-27 program year

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has welcomed 18 members to the 2026-27 Public Allies Arizona cohort. The group includes 13 Allies serving in Phoenix and five in Tucson, with four members returning for a second year....

Volunteer talking to visitors of Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

How a part-time Public Ally helped Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve rebuild its volunteer program

The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve is a 47-acre archaeology and nature center in Phoenix that protects more than 1,500 documented petroglyphs....

ASU Lodestar Center's Experience Matters program receives nearly $300,000 to support AmeriCorps service with Phoenix youth

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Public Allies Arizona receives financial commitment of nearly $1 million, will engage 33 new Allies in 2026-27 year to build capacity at Arizona nonprofits

Arizona State University's Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation received nearly $500,000 in support of its Public Allies Arizona program from AmeriCorps through the Public Allies National Office....

A young woman volunteering with Aster Aging sitting with an older woman in a room full of similar pairings

From accreditation to continuous improvement: How Service Enterprise reaccreditation is strengthening Aster Aging

For Aster Aging, volunteers are not simply an addition to its programs. They are part of how the organization delivers services, builds relationships and reaches thousands of older adults across the East Valley....

AZNHM volunteer demonstrates differences in rocks to a woman and little girl

From volunteers to community partners: How Service Enterprise is helping the Arizona Museum of Natural History expand its impact

From fossils and dinosaurs to archaeology and the cultural history of the Southwest, the Arizona Museum of Natural History connects visitors with the natural and cultural heritage of Arizona....

Public Allies Arizona part of $6.6 million AmeriCorps grant expanding paid apprenticeships nationwide

Public Allies, a national nonprofit that develops the next generation of nonprofit and community leaders, announced it has received a grant from AmeriCorps that will fund more than 288 paid apprenticeship opportunities with nonprofit organizations across th...

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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