AZ Giving
AZ Giving Spotlight: Karen Doerflein of Global Rescue Project
Global Rescue Project is a nonprofit organization established to help end human slavery in Ghana, West Africa as well as in other parts of the world. Their mission is to bring hope to the children enslaved who are suffering daily with life-threatening duties in Ghana's fishing industry. With the mentality that believes "no need is too small and no voice too quiet to be heard," GRP devotes the time and...
Derrick Hall Steps Up to Bat for Phoenix Nonprofit Homeward Bound
Derrick Hall, CE0 & President of the Arizona Diamondbacks and his wife Amy will serve as honorary chairs of the inaugural fundraiser Double Down for Homeward Bound, to be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess on Friday, May 2 at 8 pm.
“The Arizona Diamondbacks have been supporters of Homeward Bound for more than a decade,” said Hall. “Double Down for Homeward Bound is a great example of the community coming together to provide vital resources for this worthy...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Laurie Cullity of Desert Stages Theater
Desert Stages Theater has continued to produce popular plays for families since 1995. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing the community with a fun, safe, and magical experience that is suitable for all ages. Laurie Cullity, the wife of late Gerry Cullity, shared her passion for the theater.
AFM: What inspired you to start Desert Stages Theatre?
LC: Desert Stages Theatre was co-founded by myself, and my late husband Gerry Cullity along with my mother-in-law, Joan Thompson. My...
Arizona Gives Day Returns April 9th
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum are pleased to announce the return of Arizona’s statewide day of giving for a second year. Presented by FirstBank, Arizona Gives Day is scheduled for April 9, 2014. The 24-hour online giving initiative encourages Arizonans to recognize and financially support the efforts of various nonprofits from across the state. In addition to fundraising, Arizona Gives Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the state’s nonprofit sector and educate communities on the benefits of online giving.
“After seeing the success of this...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Ib Andersen of Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona is a dance company that prides themselves on innovative and professional ballet while serving the community through educational outreach programs. Ib Andersen, the Artistic Director and former dancer for the New York City Ballet talks more about Ballet Arizona’s impact on the Valley.
AFM: What are some of the Educational and Community Outreach Programs that Ballet Arizona does?
IA: Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. As arts education can...
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- AZ Giving Spotlight: Erica Anderson of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man + Woman of the Year Campaign
- AZ Giving Spotlight: Erin Gogolak, Chair Member for Phoenix Art Museum's pARTy 2014
- AZ Giving Spotlight: Ben Hawkins of the Scottsdale 20-30 Club
