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In the news: Online charter school facing questions over $500 scholarships from nonprofit for essays

Primavera, an online charter school, is facing backlash over offering $500 scholarships to students who write essays on how the school helped them succeed, even when the school is facing being shut down by the Charter Board for poor student academic performance. ...

Nu Lambda Mu Chapter at ASU welcomes 10 students in Spring 2025 induction

The Arizona State University chapter of the Nu Lambda Mu Nonprofit Honor Society inducted 10 new members as the Spring 2025 class....

Alumni spotlight: Fighting for climate sustainability through financial sustainability

Charlotte Lin is a sustainability manager with the Town of Avon, Colorado, who has a passion for issues regarding climate change....

How Nadine Weadock is using social work curriculum to innovate with Public Allies Arizona

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....

WNPA, Public Allies Arizona partner to expand park access and cultivate new leaders

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

Two Public Allies making a difference for the City of Tucson

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....

Ricardo Tenorio making a difference through research as a Public Ally

April 2, 2025 — During his time with the 2023-24 cohort of Public Allies Arizona, Ricardo Tenorio made waves...

Arizona nonprofits react to federal changes

In the news: Arizona nonprofits eager for guidance to address changing federal policies

March 26, 2025 — In the weeks following a series of executive orders reducing federal funding, including grants to nonprofits, Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation gauged the reactions of the state’s nonprofit community with a comprehensive sur...

Report: How are new federal policies impacting Arizona nonprofits in 2025?

Report from the ASU Lodestar Center details the impacts of new federal policies on Arizona nonprofits March 19, 2025 — In early 2025, the second Trump administration began a series of budget-cutting maneuvers, funding freezes and firings of government workers....

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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