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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.

25 Years of Impact

25 Years of Impact

On February 5, 2025, we celebrated 25 years of ASU Lodestar Center impact in Arizona and beyond.

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State Department visitors

February 6, 2025 — The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation recently welcomed distinguished global participants through the U.S....

Kate Forbes

February 3, 2025 — Today Kate Forbes heads the largest humanitarian network on Earth, but the roots of her service to people in need were planted decades ago in Phoenix....

Magdalena Verdugo

January 22, 2025 — For Magdalena Verdugo, enrolling in the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate program from the ASU Lodestar Center's ...

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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