Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Thank you so much to the Arizona Autism Charter Schools for inviting CFSA for a tour! Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is the first and only tuition-free, public charter network in Arizona focused on the educational needs of students with autism. Learn more about the amazing work they are doing in Phoenix and Tucson at https://autismcharter.org/

Year-End Giving Reminder To ensure your year-end giving to CFSA goes as smoothly as possible, we want to highlight a few key dates and several charitable giving benefits to consider for 2024. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gQaAdxzc *Online contributions may be made on our website until 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024, at cfsaz.org/give.

Join CFSA in a round of applause! Last Friday was the Association of Fundraising Professional's 36th Annual National Philanthropy Day. The 2024 recipients were honored including: ?Paula Van Ness, Spirit of Philanthropy ?Nancy March, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser ?CORE Donor Collaborators, Spirit of Philanthropy

?? Upcoming Webinar: Leadership Succession Planning Is your organization prepared for sudden leadership changes? Join us Thursday, Dec 12, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Zoom) to learn key steps and documents for a seamless transition and long-term succession planning. Strengthen your team’s resilience—sign up today at https://lnkd.in/ghUFbKvS

"This grant will benefit our work by supporting our ability to provide Tucsonans in need with catered or home-cooked, locally made food. It will help us purchase seasonal needs including warm blankets, tents, warm clothes, gloves, and hats in the winter; and reusable water bottles, electrolytes, hats, and bandanas in the summer. Grant funding gives us another valuable resource — breathing room. Having grant support opens our ability to be creative, build our capacity, recruit, organize for systemic change, participate in community events, relax, laugh, and have fun. All of this is essential for us to be effective in our mission." -Tate Williams, Community Care Tucson

Since 1980, CFSA has been uniting individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to build a brighter future for Southern Arizona. With your support, CFSA has been able to: ?? Invest in local nonprofits ?? Provide philanthropic guidance and promote trust-based practices ?? Convene communities through our Book Club and Art on Campus ?? Address emerging challenges through Impact Funds Your donation today helps plant the seeds of a thriving future. Will you join us in making a lasting impact? Make a gift now at https://lnkd.in/gGHZKa9m

Game-changing solutions wanted! Press Forward’s Open Call on Infrastructure is open for ideas to strengthening the essential infrastructure needed to: ??Build Audience ??Strengthen Operations ??Cultivate Talented People & ??Generate Revenue. Learn more and sign up for an information session at pressforward.news/opencall.

?? Support Local News in Southern Arizona! The Local News Initiative's inaugural grants reached diverse media outlets across Southern Arizona. Yet, in 2024 alone, we received over $1.2 million in requests—far beyond our current funding. You can help close this gap! For every $1 you donate, another $1 will be unlocked from the national Press Forward Catalyst Fund, up to $150,000. Together, we can raise $300,000 to strengthen local news and ensure reliable information for our communities. Let’s empower Southern Arizona’s news outlets to thrive. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gN7EKrcj

Join CFSA on Thursday, December 19th as we celebrate the Center for Healthy Nonprofits 5th anniversary! ?? This milestone is dedicated to empowering and supporting local nonprofits in their vital work and marks the retirement of Paula Van Ness, our founding Director. Paula's leadership and commitment have been instrumental in the Center's growth and impact. Please join us in honoring Paula’s contributions and celebrating 5 years of partnership and progress in strengthening Southern Arizona’s nonprofit community. RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/gavJJv9u

Join the Local News Initiative on Monday, November 18, for Local News, Local Impact: Post Election Debrief Webinar. ??? This engaging discussion will take place from 12:00pm-1:00pm over Zoom. NPR’s Scott Horsley will moderate a local panel featuring Irene McKisson, Manuel Coppola, Lou Gum, Dylan Smith, and Nisa Telavera. The panel will explore the importance of local news and how elections shape the goals, perspectives, and challenges of local journalists. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gkzQNJcB