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You are invited to the 6th Annual Transform Arizona

October 18, 2021

Explore how you can use your power to meet the fierce urgency of now. This is the topic award-winning activist and founder of the Groundswell Fund Vanessa Daniel will explore during the 2021...

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Arizona Grantmakers News

The Wait is Over - Welcome to Our New Website!

July 01, 2021

Arizona Grantmakers Forum is excited to announce the launch our new website! With support from the Satterberg Foundation, we created a dynamic online platform that connects members to information and...

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Erin Owen Named Arizona Grantmakers Forum's New Director of Member Engagement & Operations

June 04, 2021

On June 21, Arizona Grantmakers Forum will welcome Erin Owen as the director of member engagement & operations. She will act as the first point of contact for all current and prospective members...

Philanthropy News

Ways to Support the Black Community and Combat Racism

June 03, 2021

The ongoing incidents of racism, murder and police brutality serve as continual reminders that systemic racism still plagues America and Arizona. In response to the community’s requests for...

Philanthropy News

Arizona Gives Day Invites Nonprofits to Enroll, Local Businesses to Participate

February 19, 2021

Registration and re-enrollment is now open for Arizona nonprofits interested in participating in the 24-hour online fundraising event. Arizona Gives Day is an annual giving movement, uniting...

Foundations & Nonprofits

Poll Shows Nearly Half of Arizona Nonprofits In Need of PPE

September 09, 2020

A recent Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits survey to gauge the need among nonprofit agencies statewide for personal protective equipment shows that 49.9% have no disinfectant sprays or wipes and just...

Foundations & Nonprofits

How Arizona Foundations Can Ensure an Accurate Census Count

May 15, 2020

Learn how three nonprofits are supporting on-the-ground efforts for the 2020 census — and why it matters for the state’s philanthropic community. The Arizona philanthropic community is stepping up to...

Foundations & Nonprofits

Impact of Coronavirus-caused Cancellations, Restrictions Hits Nonprofits Hard

March 23, 2020

An Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits survey of nonprofit organizations statewide showed that nearly 90% of the 364 respondents have been or expect to be significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19...

Arizona Grantmakers News

New Year, New Brand For Arizona Grantmakers Forum

December 19, 2019

As we enjoy the holiday season and put the bow on 2019, Arizona Grantmakers Forum is excited to enter a new year with a new brand. With financial support from our Satterberg Foundation community...

Arizona Grantmakers News

Lilly Gonzalez Named Arizona Grantmakers Forum's New Communications and Operations Manager

October 1, 2021

On Oct. 4, Arizona Grantmakers Forum will welcome Lilly Gonzalez (she/her/hers/they/theirs) as communications and operations manager.

Arizona Grantmakers News

Strengthening the Network for Arizona Grantmakers Forum’s Future

November 02, 2020

Since Arizona Grantmakers Forum became a nonprofit in 2002, it has grown to a membership of more than 80 funders of all types, sizes and focus areas. In that time, we improved our understanding about...

Philanthropy News

Arizona Grantmakers Have Made More Than $33 Million Available to Nonprofits During Covid-19 Pandemic

April 24, 2020

In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, grantmaking organizations across Arizona have begun distributing grants from special funding sources totaling more than $33 million for nonprofit agencies to...

Initiatives

Arizonans Open Their Hearts on Arizona Gives Day to Raise $6.1 Million for 913 Nonprofits Across the State

April 17, 2020

In an incredible show of generosity and selflessness at a time of unthinkable challenges, nearly 39,000 Arizonans donated a record-shattering $6,095,007 to 913 nonprofit organizations participating...

Philanthropy News

Grantmaking Organizations Considered ‘Essential Businesses,’ Ducey’s Chief of Staff Says

April 01, 2020

Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday signed an executive order instituting a stay-at-home policy to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. The order took effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. The order requires...

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