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News & Notes is a bi-monthly email newsletter designed to keep the Arizona community updated on local and national developments in the philanthropic sector. Please feel free to forward this on to your colleagues.
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Visit our jobs page for current openings at philanthropic organizations in Arizona!
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A bi-monthly anonymous advice column from Arizona Grantmakers.
"Sometimes
It Hurts to Ask"
As a Corporate Funder, we empathize with the awesome responsibilities of a Development Director. It can be hard to sleep when you are thousands of dollars under budget with no prospects on the horizon to fund valuable, critical community programs. But one lesson that is imperative to learn is that asking for the sake of asking can be detrimental to your request and a potential future relationship...
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Earn an extra $20,000 on March 20th! 
By now you've heard of Arizona Gives Day. But did you know that there is $170,000 in incentive prizes that will go into the hands of nonprofits above and beyond what they raise on March 20? Join the nearly 500 nonprofits who have already registered to take part in this online movement.
Stay informed! Sign up for the newsletter, follow AZ Gives on Twitter, "like" them on Facebook!
Then, tell your donors. Tell your friends, family, and colleagues. Tell your neighbors, your kid's principals, and tell the person in front of you at Starbucks... because EVERYONE can participate on March 20th.
Arizona Gives Day is being spearheaded by AGF and the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.
How Do Funders Determine Effective Programs?
 A recent AGF program on Evidence-Based Practices gave us this valuable insight on what makes a good evaluation. Presenters Patsy Kraeger, Governor's Office of Children, Youth and Families; Bethany Miller, Helios Education Foundation; and Wayne Parker, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, shared their expertise in using evidence-based practices. The presentation described evidence-based interventions, identified approved sources of evidence, addressed finding proper evidence for unique interventions, and assessed the utility of evidence. Watch the video.
Introducing "Corporate Corner" - an advice column from Arizona corporate grantmakers
We are introducing a new section to News & Notes! "Corporate Corner" will feature a different anonymous corporate funder each issue. They will offer advice and tips of the trade for working with corporate funders. Look for it in today's issue! Or click here to read "Sometimes It Hurts to Ask."
NEW resources on the Arizona philanthropic sector
AGF has developed three new, helpful resources to explain the scope of the Arizona nonprofit sector. The first is an infographic on the effects of the Charitable Giving Deduction in our state. The second is a fact sheet on Arizona philanthropy that shows where we rank nationally in both individual and formal giving. Finally, AGF has compiled examples of how the nonprofit sector has partnered with the public sector to produce results.
Aging in Arizona: A Summary of Arizona Grantmaker Perspectives
 Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGF) conducted a formative assessment of 30 Arizona-based funders to understand how they make funding decisions for the communities they serve; how they would envision improving Arizona communities to better support people of all ages; and how the rapidly growing segment of older adults might impact community building. The participants discussed their funding philosophies and how older adults factor into these, or not. This report summarizes the results of in-depth interviews and focus group sessions conducted in 2012 as part of the AGF Engagement Initiative. Access the full report. Research was conducted on behalf of AGF by Carolyn A. Holmes, MScN, PhD from Holmes Research & Consulting, LLC. Funding for this report was provided by Grantmakers in Aging, Arizona Community Foundation, BHHS Legacy Foundation, St. Luke's Health Initiative, Virginia G.Piper Charitable Trust
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Community & Nonprofit News
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Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo, presented by Social Venture Partners Arizona 
Social Venture Partner's Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo culminates on March 5th in an American Idol-style event in front of judges and an audience of investors, businesses, non-profit leaders, philanthropists and the media that provide recognition, connections, and an opportunity to win up to $100,000 in grants and investments. Be there when 8 non-profit leaders and 1 ASU Innovative Student give their pitch on unique approaches to tackling some of Phoenix's toughest social issues. To learn more or purchase tickets visit www.fastpitchsvpaz.org.
Community Connection: Recruit ASU volunteers or interns
Nonprofit organizations are invited to join us at the ASU Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association's Community Connection event taking place on Monday, March 18 from 4:30-6pm at the ASU Downtown Campus. Learn how ASU students are preparing to lead the nonprofit sector, and how they can benefit your organization as volunteers, interns and employees. Register in advance here.
Grants Managers Network Conference, March 18-20
GMN's 8th Annual Conference is March 18-20, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Gain valuable new ideas, tools, and resources at interactive, hands-on learning sessions designed to support those new to the field as well as seasoned professionals. The theme this year is "Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity." Learn more at their website.
Worldwide Grantwriting Competition Announces Winners
The World Proposal Championships aim to recognize and promote proposal writing excellence, and to help fundraisers learn, by example, what it takes to create a winning proposal. Metasoft, creators of FoundationSearch and BIG Online and host of the 2012 World Proposal Championships, announced the winners of 2012 World Proposal Championships. The winning proposals demonstrated excellent grant writing skill and were chosen from hundreds of compelling grant winning proposals submitted by
 organizations from around the world.
They are as follows:
1. Prince Rupert and Prince Edward Economic Development
Corporation
2. New Directions, Inc.
3. Niagara University
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Job Opening: FTFAZ Senior Policy Fellowship
The First Things First Senior Policy Fellowship is a unique opportunity for an accomplished leader in public policy and program development to advance Arizona's early childhood development and health system. The Fellow will conduct research and provide analysis on key political, programmatic and system agendas, propose policy and program initiatives and manage their planning, development and implementation. Read the full position description.
Group volunteers needed for Scottsdale Culinary Festival's Great Arizona Picnic
 Support the Arts in a fun-filled environment! The League contributes net festival proceeds to the arts and arts education programs throughout the Valley.
ACF Seeks Scholarship Selection Volunteers
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is seeking volunteers to serve on selection committees for a number of scholarships open to students from diverse backgrounds in the 2013 scholarship season. Opportunities are available to students throughout the United States for studies at vocational schools, community colleges, and universities.
ACF is the largest private provider of scholarships in Arizona, awarding more than $3 million annually to hundreds of students to help them achieve their educational goals.
If you would like to volunteer, please send an email with your contact information (name, title, company/organization, email address and phone number) to the Education and Scholarships Administrator, Alicia Tang-Mills or call 602 682-2051.
Upcoming Deadline for APS Grant Cycle
The APS Foundation is committed to making an impact in Arizona communities and does so by supporting nonprofits throughout the
state that advance knowledge in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The Foundation supports a range of STEM programs as well as a signature initiative that focuses on supporting teachers by developing content knowledge in the STEM subjects as well as strong pedagogical skills. The goal of the Foundation is to best equip the next generation of Arizona's workforce and keep the state strong and competitive.
Privately endowed by Pinnacle West Capital Corp. in 1981 as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the APS Foundation distributes funds through a bi-annual grant process. Since its inception, it has invested more than $31 million in Arizona nonprofits.
The Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its Spring funding cycle. The grant application deadline is Friday, March 1. For Foundation guidelines and to access the grant application, visit www.aps.com/corporategiving and click on "APS Foundation."
US Airways Community Relations is accepting requests for contributions
"US Airways Community Relations guiding principle is to engage, educate and inspire. We believe good corporate citizenship contributes to the economic and social well-being of our employees, shareholders, customers and the communities in which we operate. Through corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism, we help to make our communities better places to live, work and play.
In 2012, our investment of time and philanthropic gifts totaled more than $9 million. To fulfill our commitment, the airline supports multiple programs to provide support to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout our route system. Please review the information on all funding opportunities with US Airways."
On-line applications and information on each opportunity is available at www.usairways.com/corporategiving.
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