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Member Benefit Highlight
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What can AGF do for your organization?
Attend meetings from your desk!
No need to commute.
No webcam needed.
We offer full audio & visual access to our meetings for up to 25 participants through WebEx!
Contact Tom or Emma to learn more.
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 It's Official! AGF and Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits have signed a Collaborative Agreement which marks the official launching of Arizona Gives Day 2013. We are forming our marketing steering committee now, so please inquire about joining.
Say hi! at the AZRDC Rural Policy Forum
The 2012 Rural Policy Forum connects rural nonprofits with grantmakers that fund projects in rural communities. AGF has been very active in planning for the Forum each year, as it is coordinated through the AGF Rural Funders affinity group. At this year's event, AGF's Tom Torretta and Emma Schneider will be a part of a panel to answer Information Technology questions. Learn more about what this event has to offer!
Everything Evaluation
An Evaluation Resources webpage is now available with links to a variety of articles and resources on measuring impact. Check it out!
AGF welcomes two new members!
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AGF Members participate in Back to School Clothing Drive
The Back to School Clothing Drive helps the growing number of Valley children who need assistance with back-to-school shopping - clothes, shoes, books, backpacks, etc. Many of our members are a part of this great event - BHHS Legacy Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust,
and Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, among many other generous organizations. In addition, over 2,500 volunteers gave their time to help make this event a success, packing backpacks and guiding children around the event. Read more.
Marguerite Casey Foundation Unveils 2012 Equal Voice Family Platform and Policy Recommendations
A new report from the Marguerite Casey Foundation gives voice to policy priorities of 6,000 poor families surveyed from Alabama to California. Through a series of surveys, both online and in-person families were asked what they needed to thrive. "Poor people are spoken for, to and about but they're never asked for their opinion about the issues or the policies that affect their lives." said Luz Vega-Marquis, president and CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation. Get more info here.
Piper grants $1 million for improving after-school programs Quality after-school programs can help students avoid drugs and alcohol, graduate from high school and go to college. Knowing this Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is granting more than $1 million to fund a University of Arizona project aimed at improving after-school programs in Maricopa County. Find out all the details. |
Harold C. Dorenbecher
Senior Vice President
Northern Trust
Name: Harold C. Dorenbecher Age: 62
Birthplace: Rockville Center, NY
Family: Married to Mary Heiss. Daughter, Maria
First Job: My first job was taking inventory at the department store - Abraham & Strauss in Hempstead New York. I appreciated the employee discount which may account for my inability to stop buying clothes. Most Interesting Job: My current position as a Managing Director at Northern Trust is the most challenging and rewarding job that I have had during my career. Although I have had many different job responsibilities during my career in the private banking and financial services industry, the most satisfying aspect of all my jobs is working with clients to meet their financial goals and to serve their needs.
Hobbies/Favorite pastime: The passion that Mary and I share is the joy of travel. We have been fortunate to have gone on numerous trips around the world. Learning about other cultures rewards us with a global perspective on our life, the life of our family, and the role we all play in the global community. My favorite pastimes at home include golf, reading and completing crossword puzzles.
Path to Philanthropy: In my younger days I was very involved in the political process. One of my friends suggested that I channel some of my energy and time to a non-profit organization. My first formal Board appointment was on the Pima County Alcohol Consortium Board which awarded government grants to a variety of substance abuse programs. When I moved to Phoenix, I was a graduate of Valley Leadership Class IX which set me on the path to be involved in numerous nonprofit organizations as a volunteer, committee member and Board member over the last 30 years.
Favorite quote or motto: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden
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Looking for a job in the philanthropic sector in Arizona? Visit the
Jobs page on the AGF website today!
Local Events
Designing Fundable Programs: Where to Start August 2, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Lake Havasu.
AZRDC 2012 Rural Policy Forum Linking Rural Arizona to Grantmakers, August 9-10, Black Canyon Conference Center.
Alliance Annual Member Meeting The New Dot.Org, August 21, 9:30am, Phoenix Zoo
National Latino Children's Summit - NEW October 19-20, University of Arizona, Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, Downtown Phoenix Campus
Cardboard City, October 26-27, 5:00pm-8:00am, Scottsdale Stadium
National Philanthropy News & Events
Sept. 19-21 2012 Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar for Private Foundations, Colorado Springs. Sponsored by El Pomar Foundation. For more information go to www.rmtaxseminar.org
Check out AGF's compilation of national philanthropic websites "Calendar of Events" for a complete list .
For a list of more national webinars, visit the Council on Foundations comprehensive Events page.
Other Resources:
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Council on Foundations Newsroom
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