Thank you to those who joined our January, meeting, “Like it or Hate it, Zoom is Here to Stay” with Jennifer Phelps, CEO of Jennifer Phelps: Organize. Design. Reinvent! February Breakfast Meeting: Discover Your Core Values Friday, February 12th, 7:30-9:00 A.M. Please join us for a presentation from Catherine Alonzo, CEO and Founding Partner of Javelina Consulting, LLC. There will be no charge to participate in the program, but to help offset the chapter's loss of canceling our in-person programming,…

Friday, March 12, 7:30-9:00 A.M. Please join us for a presentation from Dr. Cheree Meeks, Assistant Dean-Programs, Diversity & Inclusion, Arizona Honors College. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87414925184 Meeting ID: 874 1492 5184 Dial by your location Meeting ID: 874 1492 5184 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd2JhQFIC This session is designed for participants to engage in reflection, activities, and discussion to increase knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Primary focus will be on awareness of biases and how these…

In order to teach empathy, museums like the Jewish History Museum and the Holocaust History Museum commonly adopt storytelling in their interpretive framework by use of audio/visual techniques to convey the meanings contained within the spoken, written, physical and space, and even, increasingly, the virtual world. Gugulethu Moyo will speak about how those same storytelling and empathy building techniques have become increasingly important to fundraising for the Jewish History Museum in an environment where museums and other cultural institutions are…

A panel discussion with three Tucson fundraisers who have obtained their CFRE. Please join us to learn about the certification process and exam.  Friday, May 14th 7:30 - 9:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89972773725 Meeting ID: 899 7277 3725 One tap mobile +12532158782,,89972773725# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,89972773725# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312…

Friday, June 11, 2021 7:30-9:00 AM Recent proposed legislation from Arizona's State Capitol demonstrates that our state's LGBTQ+ communities are still under attack. Learn more about the role of philanthropy in advocating for queer equity and inclusion from a local, state, and national perspective. Moderator: Andrés Cano, Director, LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87892070759 Meeting ID: 878 9207 0759 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87892070759# US (Houston) +16699009128,,87892070759# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)…

Join us to talk about CCF and explore more fully what it means for Tucson’s non-profit community. AFP Southern Arizona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic:  AFP July Breakfast Member Meeting Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:30 AM Arizona Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83167059392 Meeting ID: 831 6705 939 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83167059392# US (Houston) 99009128,,83167059392# S (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215…

For decades, social action and justice work have existed within Black communities which have historically been stewards to all. This session will share history about Black philanthropy, our current landscape, and what we believe is needed to move forward. We will explore strategies on how to invest back into the community and what philanthropy can look like beyond monetary donations to help sustain the important work we all do. Join us, as our panel discusses these trends, issues and opportunities…

How do we help our donors and colleagues truly connect with our organization’s purpose and the community it serves? Community only exists because of the individuals within it, and trust is only possible when relationships between donors, staff, and constituents are deepened. It is important to get to know the people that work together to both achieve our mission but also benefit from the work we do. We are all one in achieving our mission.   Join Dr. Amalia Luxardo,…

As more and more organizations realize the importance and necessity of engaging in important issues in our communities, it is critically important to understand the role of advocacy in our work.  Stepping into the role of advocate, especially as a nonprofit professional, can often bring questions, uncertainties and sometimes even fear. It doesn’t have to, though!   Join Kristen Merrifield, CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits to gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy…

January Meeting - Giving Circles for a Common Cause Friday, January 14th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM *Please note: Meeting will begin promptly at 11:30 with networking time after the presentation. When individuals pool their charitable dollars and focus on key issues, their impact can be far greater than individual gifts. A giving circle's relationships with specific charities creates a deeper level of involvement for donors and the nonprofits they support. Giving circles allow anyone to contribute to a common…

Professional or Community Partnerships, How Authentic Are Your Relationships? Many relationships today are more transactional than sustainability, a revolving doors of people, organizations and groups that sometime create more harm than good. This workshop is set to explore a framework of how you can think about your style of relationship interactions with concepts to strengthen and grow your pool of more authentic and sustainable relationships. Teniqua Broughton, M.Ed. As the founder and CEO of VerveSimone Consulting, a minority woman owned…

Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly will be speaking to the Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter about her campaign fundraising as a working-class candidate. Gabriella is a dues-paying union member and non-traditional candidate of color, and one of her biggest challenges to running for public office was navigating the financial barriers. She will discuss the struggles of asking for money during a pandemic, the reality of taking a salary from her campaign, and her successes of small dollar fundraising. Gabriella Cázares-Kelly…

Dr. Marcela Molina from Tucson Girls Chorus is joining us to explore creative ways in which youth members or volunteers in your organization can enhance donor cultivation and retention through their participation in the fundraising process. She will discuss how we can ensure young people have a strong sense of belonging and self, and how to give young people the agency and confidence to be ambassadors for your organization. Dr. Marcela Molina has been affiliated with the Tucson Girls Chorus…

Join us for a presentation with Kristen Garcia-Hernandez, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Kristen García-Hernandez serves as the Chief Executive officer of Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.   She is a native Tucsonan, a proud University of Arizona Wildcat and is honored to be the first Latina at the helm of the organization. She is passionate about the work of Girl Scouting, championing girl ambition and equipping girls and women with the confidence and know how to live…