Program Date | Video & Resources | Program Information |
6/25/09 | Drowning in Paperwork | Based on the Project Streamline report "Drowning in Paperwork, Distracted from Purpose," This session provided an opportunity for funders and nonprofits to learn more about the four core principles that grantmakers can adopt to relieve the burden on nonprofits. Participants were able to discuss in small groups, the challenges and opportunities for streamlining grantee application, monitoring and reporting requirement here in Arizona. Speaker: Catherine Downs, The Crescent Group |
5/29/09 | STEM Initiatives in Arizona | Darcy Renfro, Executive Director of STEMAz, provided background about what the Science Foundation of Arizona is doing to support education that “builds a highly skilled Arizona work-force as the foundation for the 21st century knowledge-based economy.” |
5/28/09 | Phoenix Human Services Campus: A Unique Collaboration | Representatives from collaborative nonprofits working on the Human Services Campus provided insight into the challenges and opportunities that they and the collaborative face in serving the homeless. |
4/29/09 | U.S. - Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership | Andy Carey, Executive Director of the Border Philanthropy Partnership spoke about philanthropy’s response and challenge in relation to the border debate, and how all funders can use their influence and grant dollars to be a part of the solution. |
4/23/09 | Youth Evaluative Learning Initiative | Panelists discussed the challenges and benefits of participating in this unique model of evaluation. Panelists included: Marilee Dal Pra, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust; Michelle Gayles, Valley of the Sun United Way; Christy McClendon, ICAN; Wayne Parker, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust |
2/10/09 | Mission Related Investments | Luther Ragin, Jr., of The F. B. Heron Foundation spoke about market level and below market level mission-related investment options, as well as the benefits and challenges of this new philanthropic tool. (This video will be removed after 3/20/09) |
1/22/09 | Greater Phoenix Forward | Debra Freidman, University Vice President and Dean of the College of Public Programs at ASU, and Robert Ashcraft, Director of the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, presented the report Greater Phoenix Forward. The report is offers community and policy leaders and human services practitioners the latest data and new perspectives for understanding the Valley’s human services infrastructure and a “big picture” of future needs. |
12/11/08 | Enduring Principles for Effective Philanthropy/Emerging Principles for Uncertain Economic Times | Hugh Burroughs, President of Independent Philanthropic Advisors spoke about philanthropic principles that have stood the test of time and the principles that will affect philanthropy in the uncertain times ahead. |
11/20/08 | Governance/Administrative Best Practices | Nonprofits and Foundations are under increased scrutiny these days from Congress, the I.R.S., state and local officials, the media and even members of the general public. The common threat running through all of this scrutiny are concerns regarding organizational accountability and transparency. As a result, nonprofit leaders wishing to avoid I.R.S. attention should be striving to implement “best practices” throughout their organizations. Guest Speaker: Ellis Carter, Fennemore Craig, P.C. |
10/31/08 | Native American Philanthropy | It is clear that Native American philanthropy is becoming an increasingly significant part of Arizona’s philanthropic landscape. Non-Natives and Natives alike have much to gain from better understanding their respective traditions and approaches to charitable giving. Guest Speakers: Joy Persall, Native Americans in Philanthropy; Sheila Morago, Arizona Indian Gaming Association; Barbara Poley, The Hopi Foundation |
9/25/2008 | Reviewing Nonprofit Financials | Rob Leslie of Mutual of Omaha Bank presented on what funders should look at when reviewing nonprofit financial documents and the new 990 Form. |
8/21/2008 | Meaningful Metrics for Measuring Impact | Bruno Manno of the Annie E. Casey Foundation talks about how to evaluate the impact of various grantmaking programs. |
8/14/2008 | A Tour of AGF's Website and Member Services
Part I
Part II | This webinar is a guided tour of how to take full advantage of the AGF general website and Members Only section. |
6/26/2008 | Impact of Recession on Arizona Nonprofits | A panel of local nonprofit leaders gave an overview of the current economic state of nonprofits, and what funders can do to help. |
5/15/2008 | Aging in America | Marc Freedman of Civic Ventures spoke to nonprofits and funders together about ensuring a positive future for Arizona by creating an "encore economy" with older adults. |
1/24/2008 | Affordable Housing Initiative (video) | Three speakers discuss the affordable housing crisis in our state and describe an initiative by Arizona Community Foundation to address this issue. Speakers: Fred Karnas, AZ Department of Housing; Teresa Brice, Local Initiatives Support Corporation; and Carol Parry Fox, ACF Board Member. |
12/13/2007 | Brave New World (video)
 PowerPoint Presentation | Susan Raymond, Ph.D., discusses the new direction of philanthropy in America, in which the benefits and tenets of capitalism are applied to philanthropic ventures. |
11/15/2007 | Report on the State of Education in Arizona
(video) | ACF and the Ellis Center have commissioned research on the state of Arizona's educational system. The results of this report, expected to be released in 2008, were presented at this AGF program. |
10/25/2007 | Nonprofit Collaboration Luncheon
(video) | Hosted by Arizona Grantmakers Forum and the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, this program featured David LaPiana, a national expert on nonprofit collaboration. Other local leaders who have either been involved in nonprofit mergers, or have studied the impact of this movement, also spoke. Speakers shared their ideas on the strengths and weaknesses of nonprofit consolidation. |
9/18/2007 | Conference Summary & Resources | Conference: And Justice For All
Speakers included: Julio Cammarota (Social Justice Education Project), Ruth Holton-Hodson, Richard de Uriarte, Ginny Hildebrand, Eric Schockman, and Tim Delaney |
3/22/2007 | Engaging Baby Boomers in the Nonprofit Sector (video) Presenter PowerPoint Presentations | Panel Members included: Nancy Henkin, cofounder of Coming of Age and Founder of Temple University's Center for Intergenerational Learning; Carol Kratz, Senior Program Officer at The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust; and Jacky Alling, Senior Program Officer at Arizona Community Foundation. |
1/25/2007 | Funding Faith-Based Initiatives (video) Hall Presentation Tormala Presentation Scott Presentation
| Panel Members include John S. Hall, Professor, Public Affairs and Public Service, ASU; Wayne Tormala, Community Initiatives and Faith-Based Initiatives Coordinator, City of Phoenix; and Jannah Scott, Governor's Office, Policy Advisory, Faith and Community Initiatives. |