RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

The Lodestar Center strives to produce and disseminate relevant, useful research to nonprofit organizations — research that helps make decisions, clarify issues, assist with policy and improve day-to-day practice. Some of our research projects have included the following:

• Benefits and compensation studies of nonprofit organizations in Coconino and Maricopa counties
• Reports on the size, scope, and diversity of nonprofit organizations that exist in Arizona
• Studies on household giving and individual volunteering in Arizona
• Research on effective collaboration models across the country
• Successful recruitment strategies, key processes and crucial structures of high-performing boards
• The availability of youth sports and physical activity programs offered throughout Maricopa County
• Various survey research projects to understand better the mission, programs, governance, constituent relations, and performance of Arizona nonprofits.

While this is certainly not an exhaustive list, it demonstrates our commitment to providing knowledge and tools for those who lead, manage and support nonprofit organizations.