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Ask the Nonprofit Specialists

Do you have questions about starting, governing, managing or operating a nonprofit organization? Were you unable to find answers in our FAQs or capacity-building resources?

The ASU Lodestar Center strives to be responsive to inquiries about the nonprofit sector. Please use the form below to send a question to our experts. Our team will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

Become a Knowledge Specialist

We are currently seeking highly skilled and experienced Knowledge Specialists to help advance our Center’s capacity building and educational portfolio, especially for several upcoming courses and training opportunities. If interested, please fill out the interest form below.

Following a vetting process, qualified candidates will be invited for an interview that may include a presentation of teaching approaches, evidence of success with providing consulting services, etc.

If you have any questions or for additional information, please contact us at (602) 496-0500 or via email at nonprofit@asu.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Need more information about the Nonprofit Management Institute?

If you would like more information on any of our Nonprofit Management Institute courses, certificates, webinars, or anything else NMI-related, please fill out the following form and we will contact you as soon as possible (usually with 24-48 hours).

Board governance training, strategic planning and other consulting services

The ASU Lodestar Center provides consulting services for nonprofit and public organizations in need of customized, individual support on specific capacity building challenges. On a contractual basis, the Center works with organizations to develop a specialized scope of work to accelerate change. Complete this form to share your needs and start the conversation.

Service Enterprise Initiative

Through our Service Enterprise diagnostic, team training and one-on-one coaching, we strengthen the capacity of organizations to strategically and effectively address organizational and community needs.

Is your organization ready to join the next cohort at the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation? Or is your organization considering reaccreditation? Get started by completing this form.

Interested in joining our Leadership Council?

Thank you for your interest in joining the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s Leadership Council.

The purpose of the Leadership Council is to support and advance the mission of the Center by nurturing the development, relevance, growth, impact, and sustainability of the enterprise.

We are committed to building a diverse and skilled Leadership Council to help us advance our mission. Please complete the following form to express your interest and provide us with the necessary information to consider your candidacy. As you consider your interest in serving, please review the Council’s roles and responsibilities and our 2024-2028 Strategic Direction and its five operational pillars.

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Why are you interested in joining the Center's Leadership Council?

What skills, experiences or perspectives do you bring that would be valuable in advancing our 2024-2028 Strategic Direction and the five operational pillars.

How did you learn about this opportunity?

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Are you able to commit to attending quarterly Council meetings and participating in at least one committee?

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Please provide the names and contact information of two professional or personal references who can speak to your qualifications for serving on our Center’s Leadership Council.

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Is there any other information you would like to share or questions you have about being a Leadership Council member?

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By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you understand the responsibilities of serving on the Leadership Council and are committed to fulfilling these responsibilities if selected.

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