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What are you doing for Arizona Gives Day?

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Arizona Gives Day Nonprofit. Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. Join the hundreds of Arizona nonprofits who are combining forces on the one day that the people of Arizona have the power to raise as much money as possible for the state’s nonprofit sector through the fastest growing method of giving: online fundraising.

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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

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Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a focus and priority for any organization takes intentional effort, hard work and practice. There are many tools available to help people become aware of their biases.

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Board diversity strategies to help nonprofits achieve success

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With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. On top of it all is the reality that the diversity needle has not moved much in board of directors’ positions at nonprofit organizations.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist - Arizona Gives Day

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Is the upcoming Arizona Gives Day a good opportunity to do this? The requests came from organizations with which I have a connection as a former staffer, or in one case, by my son who works for the organization. The organizations I supported raised $55,000, $35,000 and $25,000.

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Research Friday: Current Status of Arizona's Philanthropic Resources

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Arizona Grantmakers Forum. Today, we welcome Marissa Theisen of Arizona Grantmakers Forum to discuss findings from the 2010 Arizona Giving Report. Today, we welcome Marissa Theisen of Arizona Grantmakers Forum to discuss findings from the 2010 Arizona Giving Report. Marissa Theisen , President & CEO.

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How can diversity, equity and inclusion strategies help nonprofits stay relevant?

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Ask yourself: Has there ever been a time when you sought the services of a nonprofit organization but something just didn’t feel right? You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Why does DEI matter?

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Public Allies Arizona: Burning You With the 5 Core Values

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posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. As I prepped for what I wanted to say to the next graduating class of Public Allies Arizona, I took a queue from my own days as an ally and reflected. Ouch, burn. And there’s the warmth.

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