Gasp! Did I really just tell you to not put giving on your list of resolutions? Yes, indeed I did. But why? New Year’s resolutions are a great way to inspire — nay, force — yourself to do something good to improve yourself or those around you. Lose ten pounds. Complain less. Read a book a month. Save more ... give more. And yet, many of us find ourselves back to our same … [More]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Finds Solutions to Coordinate Virtual Mentorship
Social distancing can be difficult for many reasons, including feelings of isolation, a lack of routine, and not being able to visit with friends. Adults and youth are facing stress-related anxiety due to the lack of regular daily activities and personal interaction. During these difficult times, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has made an effort to fill the gap of … [More]
Keeping Food on the Table
At Midwest Food Bank Arizona on the Mesa-Gilbert border, the COVID-19 pandemic took an already busy year and sent it spiraling into crisis mode. As community aid agencies dedicated to feeding those in need experienced a massive spike in requests for assistance and usually reliable supply chains broken down under the stress of the coronavirus, MFB Arizona needed to pivot on a … [More]
Giving Ecards Make Philanthropy Easy
In an age when instant gratification is more the norm than giving back and philanthropy, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is hoping to make it easier to change some of this behavior with its new Arizona Gives Giving eCard in 2021. Giving eCards can be purchased on AZGives.org/eCards at any dollar amount, for any occasion, and at any time of the year. Purchasers … [More]
Taking an Intentional Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits have long supported underserved communities and done great things for communities in need. And while that work continues, there is a change that needs to be made. Nonprofits need to hold up a mirror to themselves and take action around diversity, equity and inclusion in their own organizations. DEI is no longer just a nice-to-have. Research has confirmed there is an … [More]
Continued Advocacy needed for Nonprofit Sector
Charitable nonprofit organizations, while nonpartisan organizations by nature and law, are impacted by elections just like other sectors of the economy. Oftentimes, government turns to its private-sector nonprofit partners to help solve issues in their communities, no matter who is in charge. That makes continued advocacy and engagement by the nonprofit community … [More]
ASBA Economic Analysis Confirms: Small Businesses Are Making Big Contributions
At the Arizona Small Business Association, we’re proud to represent so many innovative and resilient small businesses that continue to contribute so much to the Arizona economy. To support the small business recovery efforts underway, we have partnered with leading economist Jim Rounds, president of Rounds Consulting Group, to provide perspective and recommendations for … [More]
ASBA Equipping Small Business Owners with Tools to Thrive
At the Arizona Small Business Association, we know that the pandemic has introduced unprecedented challenges for our members, and that many small businesses continue to feel its rippling economic effects. ASBA has partnered with a local technology company, Journeyage, to develop and deploy personalized, action-based training to help our members recover revenue, reposition and … [More]
The Southwest® Promise
When you’re ready to fly again, Southwest Airlines is here to welcome you back onboard! As we continue to navigate our business through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the safety and well-being of our customers and employees remain our top priority. Since March, we’ve made changes to our operations and procedures to better support the comfort of our employees and customers … [More]
The 2021 Workplace
Undoubtedly, the U.S. workplace in 2021 will be as complex, if not more so, as what employers are managing today. Three key areas to watch in the New Year: The Ever-Changing COVID-19 Best Practices As treatments come to market (and even a likely vaccine or two), anticipate updated CDC guidance on how long COVID-positive employees should remain away from the workplace and … [More]
