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Nu Lambda Mu Chapter at ASU inducts 13 students in Fall 2025 class

The Arizona State University chapter of the Nu Lambda Mu Nonprofit Honor Society inducted 13 new members as the Fall 2025 class....

From volunteer to visionary leader: How ASU’s Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate equipped Donald Young to lead the Center for Asian American Media through crisis

Donald Young became the executive director of the San Francisco-based Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) this year after serving the organization for 30 years....

Rooted in responsibility: The leadership journey of Starlyn Rose Miller

As the Senior Director of Native Lands Partnerships at The Wilderness Society (TWS), Starlyn Rose Miller’s work sits at the intersection of law, sovereignty, public trust and conservation....

Scott Smith poses for a photo at the New Pathways for Youth office front desk

A new lens on philanthropic leadership: Reflections from alumnus Scott Smith of New Pathways for Youth

When Scott Smith talks about his path to becoming the new vice president of philanthropy for New Pathways for Youth (NPFY), he doesn’t begin with his impressive career or the leadership positions he has held across respected organizations....

Special Olympics Arizona volunteer and participant at a sporting event

Removing barriers to Special Olympic Arizona's volunteer programs with Service Enterprise

Since 1968, Special Olympics has aimed to pave the way for a more accepting and joyful world for people with intellectual disabilities....

“One-hundred percent worth it”: The Loft Cinema’s David Correa on the value of the Executive Leadership Certificate

For more than 20 years, The Loft Cinema has served the Tucson community as an independent, nonprofit movie theater....

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ASU Lodestar Center Leadership Council welcomes three new nonprofit leaders

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is proud to welcome three new members to its Leader...

In the news: Why new NFL players' nonprofit compliance rules are "common sense"

AZCentral.com — The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, the league’s most prestigious individual honor, recognizes a player for excellence on and off the field, wit...

Public Allies Arizona closes out 2024-2025 program year, recognizing latest cohort of nonprofit leaders

This July, Public Allies Arizona participants gathered in Phoenix and Tucson to bring a close to the 2024-2025 program 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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