In the business world, we often talk about the "self-made" success story. We celebrate the entrepreneur who started in a garage and built an empire. But if you look closer at any thriving local business, you will find a web of support behind them. No one succeeds in a vacuum. Partnerships and community are not only helpful; they are the reason local businesses survive during … [More]
Values Alignment: The New ROI for Arizona Business
For years, the phrase "corporate social responsibility" lived in the back of the annual report. It was often seen as a "nice-to-have" or a box to check after the real work was done. But in today's market, the math has changed. We are seeing a move from simple charity to something much more powerful: values alignment. This shift is not about only being a feel-good story; it is … [More]
Grants: Creating & Securing Grants in Today’s Climate
And emerging concepts of trust and collaboration

Philanthropy is a broad subject that takes many forms. Our Social Impact feature every month spotlights for-profit businesses (some of whom who are included in this cover story) and the varied forms of philanthropy they practice. This article is focused solely on grants. We reached out to a select sample of both philanthropist-funded foundations and nonprofit arms of … [More]












