Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum Announce Arizona Gives Day 2014

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum Announce Arizona Gives Day 2014: Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum Announce Arizona Gives Day 2014

Arizona non-profits online Wednesday for funding

Arizona non-profits online Wednesday for funding: Arizona non-profits hope to collect at least $2 million by midnight Wednesday from residents by encouraging online giving.

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum launched Arizona Gives Day, a 24-hour fundraiser, this morning.

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has ‘gift’ for philanthropy - Inside Tucson Business: News

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has ‘gift’ for philanthropy - Inside Tucson Business: News: To insiders who live here, the Old Pueblo has a more meaningful reputation. Among its citizenry, Tucson is known as a caring, giving community.

This philanthropic legacy dates back to a time when five local business leaders wanted to expand the pool of charitable givers. By growing the base of donors, they knew there would be more money available to better the community.

Arizona Public Media | Business | AZ Philanthropy Takes Late-Year Dip

Arizona Public Media | Business | AZ Philanthropy Takes Late-Year Dip: Philanthropic giving in Arizona was strong for most of 2011, with a slight dip in the last part of the year as global markets became more volatile, says the head of the Arizona Community Foundation.

President's Community Enrichment Program showcases ASU | ASU News

President's Community Enrichment Program showcases ASU | ASU News: Women & Philanthropy is an inspiring example of the world-changing power of female philanthropy by providing an opportunity for women, through collaboration and the pooling of resources, to significantly impact the educational, research and public outreach missions of Arizona State University. Since its inception in 2002, Women & Philanthropy has provided more than $1.7 million in funding support to 56 ASU programs.

2 states say they are reviewing 9/11 charities - seattlepi.com

2 states say they are reviewing 9/11 charities - seattlepi.com: NEW YORK (AP) — Officials in Arizona and New York have launched investigations into charities that claim to serve 9/11 causes, probing whether they failed to follow state laws — and may have misspent millions intended to help and honor those affected by the terrorist attacks

Changemaker Central opens on all ASU campuses | ASU News | The State Press | Arizona State University

Changemaker Central opens on all ASU campuses | ASU News | The State Press | Arizona State University: New resource centers for students interested in becoming entrepreneurs or serving the community opened on all four campuses Monday as part of a national program dedicated to providing students with change making tools.

The student-run centers, known as Changemaker Central, are part of the global organization Ashoka U’s Changemaker Campus Initiative that aims to solve social issues through entrepreneurship at universities. ASU was named a Changemaker Campus last fall and is one of 10 Changemaker Campuses nationwide — a list that includes Duke University and the University of Maryland.

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News: "The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has received $580,449 to fund 47 nonprofit apprenticeships, comprising the 2010-2011 class of Public Allies Arizona.

Public Allies is an AmeriCorps national youth leadership organization that places service-minded young people in apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations throughout the community."

Nonprofits feel pinch as need rises | www.azstarnet.com ®

Nonprofits feel pinch as need rises | www.azstarnet.com ®: "To make the best use of a smaller pool of donations, more local charities are considering collaboration and mergers, said Deborah Dale, president of the Southern Arizona chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Investors turning their attention to non-profits

Investors turning their attention to non-profits: "The Arizona group targets Maricopa County non-profit groups serving children and education. Partners do a businesslike 'due diligence' on potential investments, then pick a handful of 'investees' to receive money and expertise for up to five years.

The group favors non-profits just a few years old with annual budgets of less than $3 million. That's where SVP Arizona, whose grants average $30,000 a year, can make the biggest impact, executive director Terri Wogan said."

Jazz festival scaled back due to budget cuts | Chandler Arizona News - Chandler News - Chandler, AZ news | eastvalleytribune.com

Jazz festival scaled back due to budget cuts | Chandler Arizona News - Chandler News - Chandler, AZ news | eastvalleytribune.com: "This weekend’s Chandler Jazz Festival is being scaled back because of city budget cuts, despite record attendance last year, and officials say without increased corporate sponsorship, next year’s event could be in jeopardy."

The dual philanthropy of our area's snowbirds | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Fort Myers Florida Weekly

The dual philanthropy of our area's snowbirds | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Fort Myers Florida Weekly: "February, March and April are among the busiest months in Southwest Florida for seasonal residents. We welcome our northern friends from Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois,

Iowa, and others blustery states. Snowbirds, as they are called, improve our regional economy through their collective purchasing habits. Loosely defined, a snowbird is a person who spends several months out of each year as a part-time resident in warmer state. Florida and Arizona are two of the most popular destinations."

News : More people seeking help at shelters and food banks in Phoenix metro area : Sierra Vista, AZ

News : More people seeking help at shelters and food banks in Phoenix metro area : Sierra Vista, AZ: "PHOENIX (AP) — The grim economy has driven many residents in the Phoenix metro area to turn to shelters and food banks, and the charities are feeling the pinch.

Each night, more than 300 people sleep in the parking lot of one Phoenix homeless shelter for men because there’s no room left inside of the building. Central Arizona Shelter Services, the nonprofit that runs that shelter, lost $118,000 of the $839,000 it used to get annually from Phoenix."