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Continuing to lead: Public Allies Arizona alums join as an inaugural members of the Public Allies Alumni Council

April 17, 2024 — Public Allies, the national organization that runs the extensive network of AmeriCorps programs across the country that includes the ASU Lodestar Center’s Public Allies Arizona, launched its inaug...

Public Ally Gabriel Mendoza’s inspiring story of commitment and determination in community development

April 3, 2024 — In the heart of Tucson, Arizona, a dynamic young leader is making waves in a vibrant initiative that is reshaping the lives of the local youth....

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In the news: Dr. Ashcraft on how the most innovative nonprofits stand out

April 2, 2024 (FastCompany.com) — There are upwards of 1.7 million nonprofit organizations across the country. But that figure includes everything from public foundations to private charities to your hometown’s little league team, as long as it has a tax-exempt status....

Alumni Spotlight: Matt Ellsworth on pushing out of the comfort zone with the Executive Leadership Certificate

March 20, 2024 — Matt Ellsworth has long been a nonprofit professional, but he didn’t start out that way. ...

Nonprofits now comprise the 6th largest industry in Arizona by economic impact, ASU research project finds

ASU Lodestar Center’s “Scope of the Sector” data platform analyzed the state’s 28,379 nonprofits to uncover surprising findings on economic impact, employment and wages...

Independent Sector Listening Tour: The big takeaways

March 6, 2024 — Independent Sector, a national organization that helps organizations and leaders build a healthy...

Revealing the varied faces of nonprofits: A look at Mozilla, IKEA, and Open AI

February 21, 2024 — In the realm of nonprofit organizations, the landscape is diverse and dynamic, with models ranging from traditional charitable foundations to unconventional structures tied to for-profit entities....

ELC Alumni Spotlight: Gregor DeBruhl on seizing the opportunity to learn

February 7, 2024 — Just over a year ago, Gregor DeBruhl made the 5,800-mile trip from Tokyo to Phoenix to join Arizona’s bustling nonprofit sector....

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In the news: What does cogenerational funding look like?

January 23, 2024, InsidePhilanthropy.com — Our nation and world are aging. More older folks are running around than ever before, sometimes literally. I recently went on a hike with an 81-year-old friend who I definitely did not outpace on the trail....

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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