On Board for the Future

The Future is Yours™ is the first print-and-play tabletop game to teach players of all ages and skill levels how to think like a futurist. Players will discover what it takes to consistently steer their way to success, no matter what tomorrow brings.  Designed by bestselling futurist and keynote speaker Scott Steinberg, who has been hailed […]

Sfizio Makes Italian Personal 

“Something you don’t need but, for whatever reason, you want.” Chef Rocco Pezzano may have had tongue planted firmly in cheek when he named his restaurant “Sfizio,” but he understated the attraction of this Italian eatery. Family-owned and family-run, Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen is a cozy neighborhood restaurant in north Phoenix where the warm atmosphere […]

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Debuts New Staff Structure, Enhancements to Executive Program and New Website for New Year 

The newly merged Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum has implemented several changes and enhancements in the new year to expand the organization’s impact in the nonprofit community.   In August, the Alliance announced that Kristen Wilson, previously CEO for Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, would become the CEO for the newly merged organization […]

Organization Name: SOUNDS Academy

SOUNDS Academy believes that the zip code of a child should not dictate their access to quality music education.  But sadly, it is not the belief and practice in many parts of our country and state. Since its founding in 2014, SOUNDS Academy has been laser-focused on removing the barriers that talented underprivileged youth face […]

Organization Name: Dsquared Homes for the Homeless

In 2009, Dsquared Homes for the Homeless founder Juan Te Dailey’s son was diagnosed with a severe mental health condition and was told he would never work again. He was denied disability but, thankfully, he recovered, returning to work full-time and school part-time.  Six years later, still maintaining his full-time job, apartment, and vehicle (something […]

More Than a Bank: A Community Partner 

FirstBank has been the presenting sponsor for the Arizona Gives program since its inception. Its focus on “banking for good” is one it takes seriously, and it’s evident in its partnership to this program over the past 11 years as well as its ongoing commitment to giving both its time and financial resources to all […]

9 Things Donors Need to Know About Arizona Gives Day

Donors, collectively, are part of a larger community and can have a significant impact on our lives and our neighbor’s lives.  If you’re considering donating a gift on Arizona Gives Day on April 4, 2023, it’s important for donors to understand a few things about Arizona Gives Day and donating in general so you are knowledgeable […]

Phoenix Children’s Foundation

At Phoenix Children’s, providing world-class healthcare for every child in Arizona is more than a mission — it is our promise. We epitomize the bold spirit of the state we serve through our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care.  Over the past 40 years, Phoenix Children’s has grown from a single hospital into a nationally […]

Junior Achievement of Arizona

For more than 65 years, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been preparing millions of Arizona students to succeed in work and life. We’re empowering their futures by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money; plan for their future; and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Delivered by 8,000+ […]