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Accelerating social impact

Better nonprofits for better communities.


Nonprofit and philanthropic organizations are essential social institutions that enhance the quality of life in our communities. At the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, we educate, empower and connect nonprofit leaders. Our work makes nonprofits and their teams better, accelerating social impact.

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Public Allies at Core Retreat 2025

Public Allies are community-driven individuals who are committed to making a difference through service, and who seek to build skills and a network of emerging grassroots leaders....

Brandon Vega WNPA

TUCSON — Western National Parks Association (WNPA) and Public Allies Arizona have embraced their recent partnership, which began during the 2024-2025 program year....

2024-25 Tucson Allies

The 29th Street Thrive Zone is a community development initiative in Tucson, Arizona, that focuses the bulk of their efforts on the area between Alvernon Way and Craycroft Road....

Nonprofit Management Institute

The ASU Lodestar Center's Nonprofit Management Institute offers flexible professional development options, networking opportunities, and the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Our programs are open to individuals of all educational backgrounds and levels of experience who are seeking continuing education, from staff and management to volunteers and board members, as well as private-sector professionals seeking a career change.

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Nonprofit Social Innovation Hub

We launched the Nonprofit Social Innovation Hub during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the incredible innovation we were seeing in the nonprofit and philanthropic community. Some nonprofits adopted new technology to continue their services; others pivoted to new business models to fulfill their missions. Within the Hub, you will find ideas and inspiration from your colleagues throughout the state.

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