We are honoring #BlackHistoryMonth by looking at the work nonprofits are doing in communities of color, and honoring the past of these communities while working to make the future better. #blackhistory #nonprofit

Working in nonprofits can take a toll - seeing hard things every day, wanting to do all you can to help, but feel like it's never enough. It's called compassion fatigue. Public Ally Jessica Tindal, has some tips on how to practice mindfulness to manage it.

RT @mynonprofitcpa: Is your org ready to unlock the full potential of your volunteers? Join the @ASULodestar Service Enterprise Initiative…

3. Wealthy alumni are urging Cornell University to dismiss its president and provost, accusing them of stifling open debate and mishandling DEI efforts. This follows a trend at other Ivy League schools where major donors have influenced leadership changes.

Did you see our newest alumni spotlight? Flynann Janisse tells us all about her experience with the Executive Leadership Certificate, & how it has affected her work. "You will capture something from it that may be unexpected and be incredibly beneficial."

Artificial Intelligence - it's a hot topic right now. It has been a catalyst of change across the board, including in the nonprofit sector. How can nonprofits use AI, & what are the risks that come with it? Read our new blog to find out! #nonprofit #ai

Don't forget to register & submit your proposals for the West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference by Feb. 2! We want to see all the data-lovers, researchers, & academics on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus April 19-20, 2024. #register #nonprofit #research

We want to hear from you! Your feedback is vital to the ASU Lodestar Center's continuing to help build the capacity of the social sector, so tell us how we are doing!

Environmental and social justice are huge issues in our world currently, but what role do nonprofits play with these issues? Our newest blog by @lileefinlee dives into this! #socialjustice #environmentaljustice #nonprofits

Part of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy is that of service to the community, something nonprofits actively work towards. In honor of MLK Day, ASU & the Lodestar Center are closed for the day, while many of our staff & @publicalliesaz volunteer & recommit to Dr. King's vision.

What is the future of race-based philanthropy? That and more in this week's Nonprofit News Minute, hosted by ASU Lodestar Center storyteller @rivasurana.

Join us for the 2024 West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference on our Downtown Phoenix campus, April 19-20! This is the place for faculty, grad students, & researchers in the nonprofit sector can come together to talk data & methods. Registrations are now open!

TheASU Lodestar Center was named one of 10 winners of the CoGen Challenge to Advance Economic Opportunity today for its work bringing generations together to create a more inclusive, prosperous future. Read more here:

This week's stories: Donor participation continues to decline: 5 fundraising trends for 2024: The effects of local newspaper closures on nonprofits’ executive compensation:

From our archives: One thing big organizations have that smaller nonprofits can also utilize is brand recognition. But how? This blog post has some tips! #branding #nonprofit #philanthropy #fromthearchives #brandingstrategies

Are changes coming to tax-exempt statuses for nonprofits? How do donations over the last year compare to years prior? Plus, see how 1 AZ credit union gave back! That's this episode of the Nonprofit News Min, hosted by @rivaa__s #nonprofit #philanthropy #donors #news #politics

Do you know the best practices for hiring and retaining a talented, diverse staff? If not, we have you covered in our new blog post! #hiringpractices #hrstrategies #nonprofit #employeeretention #dei #diversitystrategies #diversityequityinclusion