The newly merged Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum has implemented several changes and enhancements in the new year to expand the organization’s impact in the nonprofit community. In August, the Alliance announced that Kristen Wilson, previously CEO for Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, would become the CEO for the newly merged organization and … [More]
Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Debuts New Staff Structure, Enhancements to Executive Program and New Website for New Year
Fresh off merger with Arizona Grantmakers Forum, organization looks to expand impact
Organization Name: SOUNDS Academy
Teaching, mentoring, and providing musical experiences and opportunities for underserved youth
SOUNDS Academy believes that the zip code of a child should not dictate their access to quality music education. But sadly, it is not the belief and practice in many parts of our country and state. Since its founding in 2014, SOUNDS Academy has been laser-focused on removing the barriers that talented underprivileged youth face to accessing the dynamic opportunities music … [More]
Continuing to Support Arizona Nonprofits through the Highly Anticipated Statewide Event, Arizona Gives Day
Hopefully, by now you’ve heard of Arizona Gives Day, a statewide online giving event to benefit nonprofits managed by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum. Arizona Gives Day is approaching its 11th anniversary on Tuesday, April 4. The first ten years have raised more than $36.4 million for thousands of Arizona nonprofits. These funds are critical … [More]
Organization Name: Dsquared Homes for the Homeless
On a mission to prevent homelessness for the Serious Mentally Ill population
In 2009, Dsquared Homes for the Homeless founder Juan Te Dailey’s son was diagnosed with a severe mental health condition and was told he would never work again. He was denied disability but, thankfully, he recovered, returning to work full-time and school part-time. Six years later, still maintaining his full-time job, apartment, and vehicle (something they were told he could … [More]
More Than a Bank: A Community Partner
FirstBank has been the presenting sponsor for the Arizona Gives program since its inception. Its focus on “banking for good” is one it takes seriously, and it’s evident in its partnership to this program over the past 11 years as well as its ongoing commitment to giving both its time and financial resources to all causes. Arizona Gives is a statewide online giving program that … [More]
9 Things Donors Need to Know About Arizona Gives Day
Donors, collectively, are part of a larger community and can have a significant impact on our lives and our neighbor’s lives. If you’re considering donating a gift on Arizona Gives Day on April 4, 2023, it’s important for donors to understand a few things about Arizona Gives Day and donating in general so you are knowledgeable and prepared. Nonprofits rely on donations … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Foundation
At Phoenix Children’s, providing world-class healthcare for every child in Arizona is more than a mission — it is our promise. We epitomize the bold spirit of the state we serve through our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care. Over the past 40 years, Phoenix Children’s has grown from a single hospital into a nationally recognized pediatric health system … [More]
Junior Achievement of Arizona
For more than 65 years, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been preparing millions of Arizona students to succeed in work and life. We’re empowering their futures by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money; plan for their future; and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Delivered by 8,000+ business and community volunteer mentors, … [More]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
For more than 65 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. BBBSAZ makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive … [More]
New Pathways for Youth
In the communities we serve, youth experience poverty and three times the adversity of their peers. Beyond the instability and insecurity that makes it difficult to meet their most basic needs, these youth experience social, emotional and cognitive obstacles that bar them from living the joyful, purposeful life that every young person deserves. At New Pathways for Youth, we … [More]
Aunt Rita’s Foundation
Aunt Rita’s Foundation has a long-standing commitment to ending HIV in Arizona. Since our inception in the 1980s, when we began as a humble bake-sale fundraiser for those being impacted by HIV, we have evolved into the leading philanthropy nonprofit organization in the state, delivering vital funding for programs in at-risk communities and playing a central role in the fight … [More]
The Arizona Pet Project
The Arizona Pet Project keeps pets with the people who love and need them most by connecting vulnerable community members and families in crisis with services and resources to prevent the unnecessary surrender of their beloved companions. The Valley’s only organization focused on bridging the gap between human services and animal welfare, The Arizona Pet Project keeps … [More]
How Can Business Leaders Show Up for Their Employees Who Get a Cancer Diagnosis?
A survivor’s experience, from the day of her diagnosis and how she shared that diagnosis with her manager and with the wider executive team
After I returned to work, two work friends of mine asked me if I would be willing to talk about my cancer diagnosis at a management training day they were hosting. They hoped that by my speaking publicly about what could be an awkward work situation, they could challenge these people managers to think deeply about how to lead with empathy and human-ness. I was so excited … [More]
