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AGF Welcomes Apollo Group as a new member!
 Apollo Group is made up of thousands of individuals with a passion to serve, led by the example set by Dr. John Sperling from the very start nearly 40 years ago.
Today, social responsibility efforts are focused on the following three philosophies:
- Scholarships provide opportunities for individuals to earn a college degree.
- Strategic relationships with select organizations help better prepare local students and residents to succeed in academic and workplace settings.
- Through monetary and in-kind giving, sponsorships and employee volunteerism, Apollo Group helps local nonprofits improve their surrounding communities.
"How a Recession and a Myth Revealed What We Already Knew" 
Kathleen P. Enright, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, writes how the economic recession only validated the obvious - that nonprofits need flexible, long-term dollars. She identifies examples of funders embracing this tactic and their successes. Worth the read!
Save the date! Kathleen Enright will be the keynote speaker at the AGF Annual Meeting. She will discuss the connection between what we do and how we do it and provide basic practices for a culture that is conducive to high performance. Mark your calendars for December 19th!
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SVP Arizona Fast Pitch is open for applications!
SVP Arizona is seeking Maricopa County's most innovative nonprofit organizations to tell their stories in 3 minutes! SVP's Investee winner will have the potential to be eligible for up to $100,000 in grant money over a 5 year SVP investment cycle, as well as access to partner time and talent in the area of capacity building based upon annual reinvestment approval. Tell your grantees today. Go to the SVPAZ Fast Pitch website for more information.
Refugees overcome trauma and find their voice through art
 The Hopi Foundation's Owl & Panther Project works with refugee families in the Tucson area. Through a partnership with Tucson Museum of Art, these individuals focus on the benefits of creative expression through art. The resulting exhibition is an opportunity to display works of art -and stories- that highlight culture, community, and identity. The BBC did a story on this partnership recently, read more.
Community Foundation focuses grants on kids and poverty
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona will award $200,000 in grants to local and regional nonprofits working to alleviate poverty and improve the lives of young people. "Though a total of $200,000 may not seem like much, our hope is that others will join us as we seek out solutions to better the lives of our most vulnerable residents - our children," Clint Mabie, president and CEO of the foundation, said in a news release.
SLHI welcomes Suzanne Pfister as new President & CEO 
Suzanne Pfister, currently Vice President, External Affairs for Dignity Health, Arizona Market has been selected for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at St. Luke's Health Initiatives (SLHI).
"I have great love for St. Luke's Health Initiatives, having already served seven years on its Board of Trustees," said Pfister. "I am honored to be given the opportunity to further the organization's work as a catalyst for community health by serving as President and CEO." Find out more.
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Extreme Poverty Can Be Eradicated By 2030
"Unleashing the potential of adolescent girls is critical to accelerating progress on some of the toughest challenges facing the world today - including ending global  poverty. There is clear evidence that girls are key to the solution." Read more.
Understanding Arizona's Common Core Standards This video was produced by the Arizona Public Engagement Task Force to help build awareness and understanding of Arizona's Common Core Standards, which focus on critical-thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills. Learn more at ArizonaCommonCore.org.
Dan Pallotta on ethics and morality in charity
"Is it possible that in the name of an ethic we are actually prolonging the suffering of millions of adults and children the world over? Could it be that everything we've been taught about charity, and about giving, and about change is backwards?" Dan Pallotta offers a follow-up article to his widely circulated TEDTalk.
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Laura McBride 
Corporate Giving Senior Specialist
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Basic Stats
I'm born and raised in Phoenix, am 53 and have two adult children: Kelly, 28, and Alex, 25, and an English bulldog named Peaches.
First or Most Interesting Job
My first job was working for Maricopa County Parks at age 14. I was rebuilding park trails in 110 degrees for a summer, clearly I didn't think it through. Pathway to Philanthropy While working as an editor in the West Valley, I had the opportunity to represent The Arizona Republic in the community, serving on nonprofit boards and on the paper's corporate giving committee. I later joined the Republic's Community Relations department overseeing Season for Sharing.Hobbies/Favorite Pastime I love attending theater performances, hanging out with friends and family and traveling to new cities. What game show would you win? I would kill on 'Jeopardy,' at least I do from my couch.Favorite quote or motto Jim Henson once said, "My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there." That's what I want, too.
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Upcoming Community Events
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Local Events
Sept 27, We Hear You: Responding to to Your Most Common Challenges & Concerns from Arizona Gives Day 2013
Oct 16-18, Corporate Citizenship Evaluation and Measurement, Phoenix, AZ
Oct 30, Education Seminar - Nonprofit Lifecycles, Phoenix, AZ
Nov 7, 21st Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, Phoenix, AZ
The Sun Health Community Education series promotes healthy lifestyles, provides information enabling attendees to maintain or improve their independence, and educates the public about research and advances for improving their physical and emotional well-being.
For an updated list of events and to register click here or call (623) 455-5741.
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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