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The Neuroscience of Purpose: Recharging in the Nonprofit World

ASU Lodestar Center

As stress increases, our amygdala sends Paula into a downward spiral in one of two ways: by turning on our “fight” response (making us irritable) or more commonly, turning on our “flight” response (making us procrastinate with another pack of cookies rather than write that report). Why this matters for those of us in the nonprofit world.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: The Future is You: Philanthropy in the.

ASU Lodestar Center

In her discussion, she shares the results of Looking Out for the Future: An Orientation for Twenty-first Century Philanthropists , her report that "shows you how long-term trends are combining to create a new reality for every gift and every giver." Overall, we come away hopeful about what this new connectedness can afford us.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Executive Compensation"

ASU Lodestar Center

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. —oh and while youre at it, can you please end all hunger everywhere?" We welcome your comments and feedback.