FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phoenix, Ariz. (May 1, 2014) – The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation is now accepting applications for the 2014 - 2015 Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Gen Next), Class VII.

The Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy is a cohort of the Valley's top emerging nonprofit leaders, chosen to participate in a nine-month training program that provides them with the knowledge and tools needed to take on leadership roles within the nonprofit community. The program is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits that include renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU as well as established nonprofit leaders from organizations that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center.

The Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy is an affordable and highly effective leadership development program designed for emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector. The program provides the opportunity for a seasoned leader to join a cohort of individuals, in order to develop knowledge and acquire tools to qualify for higher-level positions at their respective nonprofit organizations.

The program is open to emerging leaders in nonprofits, trade associations, advocacy groups, foundations, board members and corporations who collaborate with nonprofits.

Up to twenty-five individuals will be selected through a competitive process to participate in the nine month program beginning in August and ending in May. Each program day will cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to, public policy and advocacy, collaboration, marketing and media relations, board development, donor relations, and leadership development.

The Generation Next Program offers:

• Increased awareness and understanding of the nonprofit sector and issues affecting its growth and prosperity;
• Development of leadership and communication skills, cultivation and opportunities for engagement;
• A broader network of personal and professional relationships.

Applications for Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Class VII) may be obtained on the ASU Lodestar Center website at lodestar.asu.edu/leadership/gennext. If you have questions or need additional information, please call 602.496.0500 or via email at nonprofit@asu.edu. Application deadline is at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014.

Special thanks to American Express and SRP for their generous support of the Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy.

ASU LODESTAR CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFIT INNOVATION
The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate and graduate nonprofit education, research and technical assistance. The ASU Lodestar Center exists to enhance the quality of life in communities through the advancement of nonprofit leadership practices and provides knowledge and tools to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, professionals, board members, donors and volunteers by offering a selection of capacity building workshops, conferences, classes, and programs. For more information, please visit: lodestar.asu.edu.

ASU GENERATION NEXT NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Individuals are selected through a competitive process to participate in the nine-month program beginning in August and ending in May each year. Each program day covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to, public policy and advocacy, collaboration, marketing and media relations, board development, donor relations, and leadership development. The GenNext Program offers: increased awareness and understanding of the nonprofit sector and issues affecting its growth and prosperity; leadership skills development, cultivation and opportunities for engagement; and a broader network of personal and professional relationships. For more information, please visit: lodestar.asu.edu/leadership/gennext.

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