More than 160 AZ Blue employees recently volunteered their time to the Jessie Rees Foundation to fill 1,000 64-ounce plastic JoyJars with toys, games and inspirational messages for children battling cancer, continuing the legacy begun by 12-year-old Jessie Joy Rees during her fight with cancer from March 2011 to January 2012. … [More]
Credit Union West Employees Make 3rd Donation of 2023
In their third donation of 2023, Credit Union West employees gifted $6,583.53 to the Yavapai County Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food to those in need within the county. … [More]
Phoenix Suns Charities Rebrands to Include Phoenix Mercury
Newly Named Foundation Awards First Series of Grants to Nonprofit Organizations in Arizona
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced the rebranding of Phoenix Suns Charities to Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation. The newly renamed foundation, which recognizes both the Suns and Mercury’s community efforts, will award its first series of significant grants to seven nonprofit organizations in Arizona. “Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation … [More]
Piper Announces 2023 Class of Piper Fellows
Nine inspiring Maricopa County nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2023 Class of Piper Fellows. The Fellows are: Ryan Corry, chief philanthropy officer, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (serves individuals and families in central and northern Arizona through facilities across the state; its main campus is located in South Phoenix). Kate Fassett, chief … [More]
Five Guidelines to Follow for a Successful Grant Application
Obtaining financial support through grant proposals can be a demanding yet fulfilling endeavor. With the correct strategy, organizations can distinguish themselves and increase their likelihood of acquiring helpful grants. Here are five guidelines from the Lerner & Rowe Gives Back team to assist you in creating an outstanding grant application. 1. Learn the grantor’s … [More]
Wilde Wealth Management Group: Elevating Corporate Citizenship for Lasting Impact
Blossoming from its business success providing a holistic financial planning approach
In the dynamic world of financial management, Wilde Wealth Management Group stands out not only as a symbol of fiscal acumen but also as a driving force for positive community transformation. Founded in 2003 by William and Trevor Wilde, this esteemed firm seamlessly blends financial prosperity with an unwavering commitment to community betterment. More than a conventional … [More]
Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships during Leadership Change
The importance of constituent communication
Employee turnover is nothing new in the workplace, but it presents an even greater challenge for nonprofits. The Society for Human Resource Management reports the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits at 19%, compared to 12% in the overall labor market. When nonprofits lose leadership positions, far more is at stake than the simple loss of personnel. Too much turnover can … [More]
Avnet Volunteers Support DBG’s Great Milkweed Plant Grow Out Program
A recent Friday morning saw 15 Avnet volunteers, in partnership with the Desert Botanical Garden, working at Spaces of Opportunity, a 19-acre area of land in South Phoenix. Avnet is a supporter of the Great Milkweed Grow Out Program, part of DBG’s conservation research programs. The volunteers planted milkweed plants, clipped and collected seedlings and built two retention … [More]
Arizona Jewish Historical Society Announces Capital Campaign to Create Holocaust Education Center
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS) is pleased to announce the launch of a $30 million dollar Capital Campaign to create the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in the heart of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. This new project is spearheaded by major gift from the Steven J. Hilton Foundation. Additional funds have been received from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable … [More]
Rosendin Employees Raise $11,000 for Junior Achievement of Arizona
Employees with Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with a regional office in Tempe, raised $11,000 to support literacy education in Arizona by partnering with Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) for a Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. Rosendin had 15 teams of bowlers and there were 9 teams of bowlers from event vendors that participated … [More]
Voya Employees Surprise Children’s Cancer Network with $10,000 Donation
Employees from Voya Financial, Inc. recently gathered in Chandler, Arizona, to volunteer at the Children’s Cancer Network, and they brought a surprise along with them – a $10,000 donation from Voya Foundation. Voya’s Arizona employees have had a long-standing relationship with the Children’s Cancer Network (CCN), which provides assistance to Arizona families battling childhood … [More]
NASCAR Foundation Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as Finalist for Humanitarian Award
GiGi’s Playhouse is thrilled to announce that Jennifer Gage, founder of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, has been selected as a finalist to receive the NASCAR Foundation’s 13th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes an outstanding champion committed to improving the lives of children in their community. The finalists were announced on Oct. 26 on FOX Sports … [More]
Intel Employees Volunteer More Than 600 Hours during Intel’s Annual ‘Giveback Month’
Intel Corporation, Arizona's largest technology developer and manufacturer, empowered its employee base to contribute to local community initiatives during its annual ‘Giveback Month’ in September. Nearly 200 of Intel’s Arizona employees donated 600 hours of time and effort to four nonprofit organizations, reinforcing Intel's long-term commitment to community impact … [More]
Babbo Italian Eatery: Feasting for a Cause
But community engagement extends far beyond the dining tables
In the heart of Glendale, Arizona, a culinary revolution began in 2002 when Ken Pollack founded the first Babbo Italian Eatery. His vision was clear: to create a modern take on Italian cuisine that would not only tantalize taste buds but also foster a sense of community. Fast forward to the present, and Babbo has not only achieved its culinary goals but has also carved a path … [More]
Private Sector Addresses Arizona’s Homelessness Crisis: Arizona Housing Fund
A successful community is one where the population has access to housing at all socio-economic levels
Bank of America executive Howard Epstein established the Arizona Housing Fund in 2019 to provide a simple way for corporations, foundations and individuals to fund more permanent, supportive, and affordable housing. After decades of serving on nonprofit boards working to address the growing issue of homelessness, it was clear government could not do it alone. It would take an … [More]
Cultivating Relationships That Build Stronger Communities
Aligning ‘giving back’ with company values also benefits in engaged employees
More than 80% of employees believe their company should provide opportunities to engage in the community, according to a recent American Charities employer research study. How can a business provide these opportunities to satisfy their employees’ desire to give back, and what type of impact will it have on the company, the employees and the community as a whole? Finding a … [More]
Feedback: November 2023
Q: What policies or programs does your company have in place to support your employees’ interests in community philanthropy? Todd Gillenwater Chief Executive Officer Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Sector: Real Estate We are a 76-year-old Arizona business that has always believed in giving back; it is in our DNA. The Russ Lyon Foundation is our nonprofit … [More]
Arizona Financial Credit Union Awards $44K in Grants
Since launching the Local Causes Visa® debit card program in 2020, Arizona Federal Credit Union has supported more than 60 unique nonprofits throughout Metro Phoenix. Its recent round of grants to 10 nonprofit organizations will support community-based initiatives. This round of grants amounts to a total of $44,000, and the overall program has provided nearly $200,000 to … [More]
