Team

Laurie serves members through strategic leadership of Arizona Grantmakers Forum, creating and sustaining relationships with aligned philanthropic, nonprofit and community partners. She works closely with the Public Policy Committee and board of directors to elevate Arizona philanthropy’s voice through public policy advocacy and community engagement.

Before joining Arizona Grantmakers in 2015, Laurie worked to improve policy outcomes for Arizonans for more than 25 years. She began her career as a research analyst for the Arizona House of Representatives before joining the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, where she served as senior vice president of public affairs and as president and chief executive officer, among other roles. In 2014, Laurie was a Washington, D.C. correspondent for Cronkite News, producing more than 30 stories covering politics, immigration and Indian affairs for Arizona news media outlets.

Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Mass Communication degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She serves on the United Philanthropy Forum board of directors and is a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Cover Kids Coalition and the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Policy Council.

A native of the Southwest, Laurie grew up in various swimming pools in Tempe, Arizona. She loves traveling, watching movies and kitchen-testing new recipes for her ever-forgiving husband. On weekends, you can generally find Laurie with her nose in a book, hiking “rolling hills” on a treadmill with one eye trained on the day’s political news. She tries—with mixed success—to live by the Golden Rule.

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Erin serves as the first point of contact for current and prospective members and supports Arizona philanthropy professionals through thoughtfully crafted learning opportunities and member engagement and outreach. She works closely with affinity groups, committees and community leaders to create highly-rated educational programs and enhance member value. Erin plays an important role in empowering members, raising the voice of Arizona philanthropy and growing the Arizona Grantmakers Forum network. 

Erin is a native Arizonan and has a deep knowledge of Arizona philanthropy from her background in fundraising, events and community engagement. Erin spent the last several years at Make-A-Wish Arizona where she served in various positions on the organization's development team. She played a key role in developing the organization's youth philanthropy, third-party fundraising and annual giving programs.

Erin is a Valley Leadership Accelerate alumna and is currently pursuing a master's degree in organizational leadership from Arizona State University. She is passionate about philanthropy and proud to empower members as part of the Arizona Grantmakers team.

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Lilly oversees communications and marketing while driving member engagement through the logistical, program and internal operational support. She develops and implements Arizona Grantmakers' communications plan, serves as a key contact for all current and prospective members and supports our committees and affinity groups. 

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University. Lilly focused on empowering community members and advanced the mission of the Phoenix Chorale as its patron services and communication manager for five years. She recently focused on building brand recognition and engagement as a freelancing social media manager consultant for True Colors International global training company and The Garden of Voices Theatre Podcast based in New York. 
 
Lilly's volunteer experience spurred her passion for advocacy and helping others. Her engagement with America Reads, Local First, Rainbow Fest, Phoenix Pride and Rock the Vote continues to foster community connections. Lilly serves on the Phoenix Chorale's Access, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and will soon join the Phoenix Center for the Arts' Governance and Development Committees.

Lilly is excited to join the Arizona Grantmakers team and looks forward to developing community connections and empowering Arizona philanthropy. 

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