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Member Benefit Highlight
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What can AGF do for your organization?
Did you know AGF offers member discounts to services, products, and classes?
Take advantage of discounts available for your subscription to Stanford Social Innovation Review, Grantmaking Basics Online Course, Audio & Web Conferencing solutions, and more! Email Emma to get started! |
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AGF stays active on the social media you use most!
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Arizona Gives Day raises $928,541 in 24 Hours
 The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum are pleased to announce that the first-ever Arizona Gives Day, a 24-hour online initiative en couraging residents to recognize and financially support the efforts of various nonprofits, raised $928,541 for the more than 800 registered organizations statewide. In total, 8584 unique donors took the time to make 11,074 total donations in support of this inaugural initiative.
We couldn't have done it without those of you who provided financial support: Thank you to Arizona Community Foundation, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Chauncey Family Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Cox Communications, Delta Dental of Arizona, Flinn Foundation, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation, Hickey Family Foundation, Intel, Lodestar Foundation, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, St. Luke's Health Initiatives, SCF  Arizona, The Thunderbirds & Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.
A special thanks must be extended to FirstBank. Their generosity helped take Arizona Gives Day from a dream to reality.
Arizona Gives Day prizes will be officially awarded by the Arizona Gives Incentive Fund Advisory Committee. Prize winners will be announced within 30 business days. Winners will be contacted directly and announced publicly.
Have you found the right AGF Affinity Group for you?
AGF members represent a wide range of funding interests. Our affinity groups 
AGF Member Survey: Non-Cash Benefits This month's AGF Member Survey queried members on their non-cash benefits available to employees. While we wait for more results to roll in, please view the preliminary survey results here. Please note : the survey was sent to one contact per organization. A reminder will be going out this week to that person to complete the survey.
ASU Lodestar & AGF collaborate on "Arizona Scope of the Sector" 
This online, interactive knowledge repository and research tool reports on the revenues and assets of nonprofit organizations across Arizona. It does so by county and by subsector-such as education, environment, health, etc. It includes an analysis of charitable giving and volunteering practices in the state. The grantmaking report was built in collaboration with AGF.
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March 28 Education Funders Meeting - Overview of BUILD Initiative
Check our website for up-to-date information on upcoming programs!
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Arizona Receives National Attention for "Read On Arizona"
Many AGF members and community partners, including Arizona Community Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Head Start State Collaboration Office, First Things First, Helios Education Foundation, and Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, gathered at the Children's Museum of Phoenix recently to celebrate Arizona being recognized as a "Pacesetter" by the National Campaign for Grade Level Reading. The event recognized "Read On Arizona," the statewide, innovative public/private collaborative of agencies, foundations, and community stakeholders working to improve language and literacy outcomes for Arizona's children from birth to age 8. Read more.
Paul Luna Honored at YWCA 2013 Tribute to Leadership Gala
 For the first time in YWCA history, Tribute to Leadership honored not only women, but also men, including Helios Education Foundation President and CEO, Paul Luna. YWCA Maricopa County celebrated its 20th annual Tribute to Leadership event. The eleven individuals honored, including Luna, have all made substantial contributions to eliminating discrimination, empowering women, and serving as champions to their community. More info.
SVP Fast Pitch Grants $100,000 in one inspiring night
On March 5, eight finalists competed for up to $100,000 in grant awards by sharing their story in just 3 powerful minutes. Congratulations to all the nonprofit participants! The 2013 winners included: Tiger Mountain Foundation - Arizona Investee Award Winner, one.n.ten - Judges Choice Award Winner, Treasures for Teachers - Mentor's Choice Award Winner, AZ Common Ground - People's Choice Award Winner, Pull Up a Chair - Student Innovation Award Winner. Visit fastpitchsvpaz.org for more information. The Biosciences in Arizona: Proven Performance, Future Promise  The Flinn Foundation commissioned this video to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the launching of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap in December 2002. The four-minute video touches on the accomplishments of the Roadmap and bioscience sector over the past decade while highlighting the policy principles that are needed to continue growing the state's economy and improving the health of Arizonans today and tomorrow. Watch video. Make a Difference
Arizona Foundation for Women's Live and Learn program is currently seeking mentors to help women work toward financial independence and self-sufficiency. Mentors are invaluable to Live and Learn and contribute directly to the success of the program. Each woman enrolled in Live and Learn is matched with a mentor who provides support, guidance and encouragement throughout her journey. Importantly, mentors provide hope and friendship. Seeking volunteers with * a heart for giving back by helping others recognize their strengths * a positive, patient and flexible manner * between 3 and 5 hours per month to commit to your mentee, whether via text, phone or face-to-face Please contact the Program Coordinator, Katie Johnson at kjohnson@azfw.org for more information. |
 Robert Withers Manager Pastoral Care Donor Advised Fund of the Arizona Community Foundation and Kent & Martha Withers Donor Advised Fund of the East Tennessee Foundation
Name: Bob Withers
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Family: Bob is married to Peggy (3rd generation Arizonian). Together they have 5 children and 10 grandchildren.
Education: University of Tennessee [1964]; Thunderbird [1968]; ASU [1972 MBA]
First and Most Interesting Job: After graduating from Thunderbird, Bob took a job with American Express and was Manager of its office on the US Air Force Base in Alconbury, England, near Cambridge. Since Bob was a history major at the University of Tennessee, the area fascinated him.
Pathway to Philanthropy: When Bob was in college, his younger brother was diagnosed as mentally challenged. Due to a very successful grandfather, Bob's father was able to retire and spend his time trying to find a cure for his son. In the process of helping his son, he became very active in the Knoxville community. In later life he became Bob's mentor for community service. Since Bob's uncle was an Episcopal minister and his father was active in the Church, Bob was taught the importance of helping the needy. Several years ago, at his parent's death Bob inherited the management of the 2 donor advised funds.
Fund's Area of Interest On each of his fund's grants, Bob tries to collaborate with other donors. Recent Arizona Fund's grants fall into 3 Major areas: Homelessness & Hunger - Family Promise, Homelessness & Hunger Funders Collaborative & St. Luke's Food Pantry; Education - BHHS Legacy Backpack Buddies/Assistance League/Phoenix Collegiate Academy; Medical - Mission of Mercy Murphy School District Clinic with Rotary 100 and BHHS Legacy. Bob also is involved with Rotary 100, SVP, Episcopal Community Services, Pastoral Care Associates and United Way [Tocqueville Society]. Bob's Tennessee Fund continues to support charities that were started by his parents.
Hobbies/Favorite Pastime Golf, travel & bridge
Talent You Wish You Had 10 stroke lower golf handicap
Favorite quote or motto
"From everyone to whom much is given much is required" - Luke 12:48
"Service above self" - Rotary
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Upcoming Community Events
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Local Events
Technology and Innovation that Truly Help the Poor
March 27, 5:30, Arizona Community Foundation
Susan Davis is the founder and CEO of BRAC USA, headquartered in NEw York. She will talk about the amazing, cutting edge work being done by BRAC to improve the lives of millions of families in 11 countries around the world, including challenging places like Afghanistan and Haiti. Join us for inspiring stories of challenges and triumphs told by a world expert. Susan will share how technology and social innovation are changing and improving the way we deal with poverty.
Connecting Caring Communities
May 14, 9:00-4:00, Black Canyon Conference Center
Never before has the world seen such an educated workforce retire. Changes are needed to better support current practices that are working well and to ensure future activities are relevant to this dynamic population. Join MAG for a one-day event as participants hear from national experts and local champions how the region can be better prepared to leverage the strengths and meet the needs of older adults. Registration materials will be available soon.
National Philanthropy News & Events
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.
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Looking for a job in the philanthropic sector in Arizona? Visit the
Jobs page on the AGF website today!
Other Resources:
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Council on Foundations Newsroom
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