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Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum Seek Marketing Firm for Rebrand
About the Project The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum recently completed a merger of the two organizations, creating one organization to better serve Arizona’s nonprofit sector. The two organizations will operate under the Alliance name for the immediate future. Read the announcement here. About the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Founded in 2004,…
Read MoreSRP Accepting Applications from Valley Nonprofits For Free Solar System: Deadline 8/14
Salt River Project is inviting qualifying Valley nonprofit organizations to apply for the chance to receive a solar system providing renewable energy and covered parking provided by the SRP Solar for Nonprofits program. The application period is currently open and runs through August 14. The Solar for Nonprofits program is funded by customers who contribute…
Read MoreALLIANCE OF ARIZONA NONPROFITS, ARIZONA GRANTMAKERS FORUM MERGER IS OFFICIAL
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALLIANCE OF ARIZONA NONPROFITS, ARIZONA GRANTMAKERS FORUM MERGER IS OFFICIAL WITH UNANIMOUS BOARD APPROVALS PHOENIX, Ariz. (Aug. 1, 2022): Following unanimous approval by both boards of directors, the merger of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum is complete. Alliance Chief Executive Officer Kristen Merrifield…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Service and the Future of the Alliance VISTA Team
Managing A Rural AmeriCorps VISTA Program rn The Benefits of Service and the Future of the Alliance VISTA Team rn rn rn Pictured: Robin Hanson and Angelica Hernandez-Williams rn rn By: Robin Hanson, Program Director – AmeriCorps VISTA rn rn As a former Commissioner on the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism,…
Read MoreGetting To Know Colleen Holman, Executive Assistant
rn Hello, my name is Colleen Holman, and I am new to the Alliance. I am joining as the Executive Assistant to Kristen Merrifield, CEO.My “superpower” is combining relationship with process improvement. I thrive in a work environment that is a balance of fast paced intensity, and joy, acting with intention and purpose. And if…
Read MoreIf we want to retain staff, nonprofits need to begin challenging overhead myth
The Overhead Myth: Crash Course to Fundraising Transparency By Jacob Spencer | July 26, 2022 | Candid The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s not a new concept; in…
Read MoreFundraising Leadership at Biggest Groups Has ‘Shocking’ Lack of Diversity Despite Racial Reckoning
by Drew Lindsey | July 27, 2022 rn rn rn rn rn“It was important to me to understand that I could show up as my authentic self,” says Priya Bery, who became senior vice president for partnerships at the Pew Charitable Trusts in December. Bery is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from India.rn rn…
Read MoreDesert Financial’s Commitment to Community
Desert Financial’s Commitment to Community At Desert Financial, we are passionate about creating exceptional experiences and giving back to our local community! That’s why, when you become a member, you are not only part of the most trusted credit union in Arizona, but you also support giving back to our members and the whole…
Read MoreBBB Main St. Accelerator Program Calls for Applications: Full Scholarships Available
Contact: Luke Amargo, Entrepreneur Program Manager, luke.amargo@bbbcommunity.org, 602-449-3990 (Phoenix, July 14, 2022) – Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest (BBB) and GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) are now accepting applications for their last 2022 Empower by GoDaddy and BBB Main St. Accelerator Program. The hybrid in-person/virtual program is open to those operating in Greater Arizona and…
Read More9 Ways to Forge Stronger Connections With Supporters
by Drew Lindsay | July 12, 2022 | The Chronicles of Philanthropy Do the basics to steward small-gift donors. Many organizations can’t invest heavily in such work, but experts stress that small things help. Make sure gift acknowledgments and thank-you notes go out promptly with thoughtful, more-than-perfunctory messages, they say. And spell the donor’s name…
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