FirstBank, one of the nation's largest privately held banks with a focus on "banking for good," recently donated $10,000 to the Valley of the Sun YMCA to combat rising food insecurity among Arizona families. … [More]
Grants: Creating & Securing Grants in Today’s Climate
And emerging concepts of trust and collaboration
Philanthropy is a broad subject that takes many forms. Our Social Impact feature every month spotlights for-profit businesses (some of whom who are included in this cover story) and the varied forms of philanthropy they practice. This article is focused solely on grants. We reached out to a select sample of both philanthropist-funded foundations and nonprofit arms of … [More]
Driving Community Impact: How the Valley Toyota Dealers Turn Local Commitment into Lasting Change
For more than two decades, the Valley Toyota Dealers have demonstrated what it looks like when a business coalition treats community investment not as a marketing strategy but as a shared responsibility. Representing 10 dealerships across the Phoenix metropolitan area, the association has built a model of giving rooted in proximity: They live here, work here, raise their … [More]
Guest Editor: Steve Zabilski, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Grants, Growth and Future Grants represent more than funding for recipients — they are investments that empower communities to adapt and become stronger. Philanthropy at its finest can result in ripple effects far beyond its original intention. Phoenix is home to a robust network of private foundations as well as nonprofit arms of for-profit businesses. Each tends to focus … [More]
UMB Contributes $300,000 to the Phoenix Community
UMB Bank, n.a., a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation recently donated $300,000 to support three nonprofit organizations serving the Phoenix community: Brophy College Preparatory, Great Hearts Academies and School Choice Arizona. This is part of UMB’s annual corporate charitable donations that support a range of nonprofit organizations across its national footprint. … [More]
