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We’re changing the face and practice of leadership in Arizona.
At Public Allies Arizona, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support dozens of community projects in partnership with local nonprofit organizations.
Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation added Public Allies to its portfolio of programs in 2006. With its mission to "advance diverse, young leaders to strengthen communities," Public Allies aligns with the Center's focus to build the capacity of those who lead, manage and support nonprofit organizations.
The Public Allies program benefits:
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Young adults interested in social change.
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Nonprofit agencies needing the assistance of an additional young staff member.
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The community as a whole.
Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. We provide all of this through a nationally recognized approach that’s rooted in a practice of values.
Everyone leads… and we walk the talk. Our Allies are ages 18 to 30, over 67% are people of color, and 53% are college graduates. Allies are of and for our local community, and they share a deep commitment to strengthening the entire Valley of the Sun.
We’re creating pathways for a stronger community and a lifetime of impact. More than half of Alumni continue a career in the nonprofit and public sectors, and about 85% of Alumni say they would participate again if they could. Partner organizations report that their work with an Ally can increase their capacity by more than 30%! Results like these have led the Public Allies program to be recognized as a model for national service.
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Become an Ally
Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Arizona is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Phoenix area, click here to find out more!
Become a Partner Organization
Host a young leader at your organization: Increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers, all the while supporting diverse young leaders. Click here to learn more about partnering with Public Allies!
Application Deadlines
We are currently reviewing regular decision applications. We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Partner Organization Application: To be announced
Staff
Michelle Lyons-Mayer, Program Director
Laura Tan, Program Manager
Erica Schwartzmann, Program Manager
Celia Williams, Program Manager
Laci Lester, Program Manager
Contact Us
Public Allies Arizona
Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation
University Center - Mail Code 4120
411 N. Central Ave., Suite 500
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-0691
E-mail: publicallies@asu.edu
Phone: (602) 496-0427
Fax: (602) 496.0952
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