Make-A-Wish America announced the appointment of Whitney Eichinger, senior vice president and chief communications officer of Southwest Airlines, and Kate Gebo, executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, to its national board of directors. Eichinger and Gebo are recognized leaders in their fields, with extensive experience shaping … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Celebrates $500K Pledge from Over Easy
Phoenix Children’s celebrated the partnership from popular local eatery Over Easy by officially naming the “Makers Corner” inside The Zone following the concept’s generous $500,000 pledge to Phoenix Children’s over the next four years. The Child Life Zone is a state-of-the-art therapeutic space where kids can be kids. Located on the first floor of the hospital’s East … [More]
Nonprofit Secures $300K from Foundation to Provide Career Readiness to Students
Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates, a proven program that helps young people across the state successfully transition from high school to college and careers, announced it has secured $300,000 in general operating support over the next three years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to provide career readiness, mentorship, and job placement programs to high school students … [More]
Nonprofit Receives $300K to Support Infants Suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Hushabye Nursery announced The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has donated $300,000 to support inpatient detox and recovery for infants experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). In the U.S., a baby is born every 15 minutes with NAS because of prenatal opioid exposure, which results in a complex and painful detoxification process in the days … [More]
Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Local Organizations Focused on Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced the launch of its 2025 Grants Program, with $3 million funding available to support local organizations that advance nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness for children and adults in the communities where Sprouts operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At … [More]
SRP Awards $200,000 in Grants to 55 Arizona Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects
Salt River Project (SRP) announced it will award $200,000 in STEM, history and social science grants to support 55 elementary, middle and high school classrooms across the state through its Classroom Grants Program. The SRP Classroom Grants Program aims to support schools, educators and students as they develop projects and curriculum geared toward state-mandated … [More]
Valley Nonprofit Announces Rebrand
Assistance League of Phoenix, which has served Arizona students and families for more than 64 years, is pleased to announce a rebrand that includes changing the organization’s name to Delivering Dreams of Arizona. “We are thrilled to share this exciting news with the community,” said Aimee Runyon, Chief Executive Officer, Delivering Dreams of Arizona. “The new name is a … [More]
Phoenix Symphony Launches $60 Million Crescendo Campaign
The Phoenix Symphony just announced the public launch of Crescendo: The Campaign for The Phoenix Symphony, a bold $60 million comprehensive fundraising initiative designed to ensure a thriving future for symphonic music in Arizona. As the Phoenix Symphony approaches its 80th season, Crescendo stands as the Symphony’s most ambitious philanthropic initiative yet, focused on … [More]
Atlasta Catering’s Recipe for Impact
Atlasta’s commitment to community and sustainability
Atlasta Catering is more than a culinary powerhouse redefining what catering can be; it’s a beacon of sustainability and community engagement. Since its inception, Atlasta has been guided by an ethos that combines innovation, environmental stewardship and commitment to tackling food insecurity. By blending a restaurant-quality dining experience with a zero-landfill philosophy, … [More]
$600,000 Foundation Grant to Advance Initiatives for Adults with Autism and Other Disabilities
First Place AZ is proud to announce a transformative $600,000 grant over three years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation during national Autism Acceptance Month. The generous $200,000 annual commitment will fuel innovative research, housing initiatives and leadership development programs aimed at fostering greater inclusion where people with autism and/or developmental … [More]
$250K Multi-Year Gift Announced to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and their Children
Sojourner Center announced a $250,000 multi-year general operating grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation that will provide safe shelter and supportive services to survivors of abuse and their children. This grant funding will specifically underwrite 2,775 safe nights of rest for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking over the next two … [More]
Partner Nonprofits Announce New Specialty License Plate ‘Driving Support for Autism’
Two Arizona organizations at the national forefront for autism research, support and services — Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) and First Place® AZ — have teamed up to introduce Arizona’s first specialty autism license plate: "Driving Support for Autism." Designed to raise awareness and generate support for autism-related programs and services … [More]
M Culinary Combats Food Waste
Following the recent WM Phoenix Open, M Culinary Concepts donated 30,764 pounds of unused food from the event — that would otherwise have rotted in landfills — to Waste Not, which distributed the food to more than 30 nonprofit organizations. Phoenix-based M Culinary, which provides the culinary experience at the WM Phoenix Open, is Arizona's largest catering and hospitality … [More]
Babbo Italian Funds Pancreatic Cancer Research
At its recent fourth annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving as part of its ongoing campaign, Babbo Italian Eatery raised $203,501 to support pancreatic cancer research — giving 100% of restaurant profits to the Seena Magowitz Foundation, benefiting groundbreaking research at HonorHealth Research Institute. The total includes a $50,000 match from the Pollack family, a … [More]
Desert Financial Funds 1 Darn Cool School
For children facing lengthy hospital stays, health recovery involves more than medicine. Addressing this, Phoenix Children’s created 1 Darn Cool School, a program that provides educational sessions in person, virtually and at various Phoenix Children’s locations, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all patients. The 1 Darn Cool School is fully funded by Desert … [More]
Apathy’s Spillover into Fundraising
How nonprofits navigate today’s societal lethargy
Donors and volunteers once filled with energy, enthusiasm or indignation for social causes have gone a bit silent. Their new mantra: Wait and see what happens. Psychologists suggest that an increase in apathy is to be expected in a world filled with uncertainty. To be sure, there’s a lot of it to go around: global political upheaval, regional warfare, rising costs for basic … [More]
Phoenix Rising FC’s ‘Reading with Rising’ Program
Inspiring young minds through literacy
Phoenix Rising FC is leaving a lasting mark both on and off the field with its signature community program, “Reading with Rising.” This innovative initiative inspires young readers and fosters a love for literacy while deepening the club’s ties to the vibrant Phoenix community. By blending the excitement of professional soccer with the power of storytelling, the program … [More]
Benevilla Names New Chief Operating Officer
Benevilla, a leading nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Wilson as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit financial management, operations, and strategic planning, Wilson will play a key role in driving the … [More]
