Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

"Receiving the Comunidad Grant allows us to keep animals in their homes that would otherwise be slated for euthanasia at underfunded municipal/county shelters in Pinal County. Friends of Pinal originally began as a way to support the shelter's need for veterinary care, we now recognize that the best way to keep animals who need medical care out of the shelter is to keep them in their homes." -Katrina Rodrigues, Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelters and Rescues

CFSA is proud to partner with KGUN 9 and Pat Parris for The Giving Project – Doing Well, By Doing Good. August Giving Project recipient is the GAP Ministries who recently experienced $250,000 monsoon damage. Despite the set back, GAP Ministries continues to assist foster kids and feeding those in need in Tucson. Learn more about how to support this local organization at https://lnkd.in/gQfZ6cBm

You are invited to our annual Community Foundation Campus Oktoberfest Celebration for an evening of fun, food, and community!

Join us to celebrate a quarter century of uplifting LGBTQ+ Southern Arizonans through community-directed philanthropy. At this year’s celebration, we will honor the legacy of our LGBTQ+ community and allies with a moving program that recognizes the voices in our community that have and are creating a legacy of love and mutual support. ✨Adiba Nelson, Doug Noffsinger Solidarity Award ✨Mya Figueroa, Daniel Trujillo Upstart Change-Maker Award ✨Dr. Russell Toomey, Sylvia Mulka Legacy Change-Maker Award Learn more about these amazing individuals and the Queer for Good celebration at https://lnkd.in/gmdVVD6w

In Foundations of Equitable Youth Engagement, participants will explore the essential ingredients of authentic youth engagement, using the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative’s four pillars of youth engagement (youth-adult partnerships, preparation, opportunities, and support) including the levels of youth engagement and holding a youth engagement perspective that is informed by adolescent brain science and racial equity and inclusion. Learn more about AZ Emerging Leaders' Network's 2024 Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Learning Series for Nonprofit Leaders and Professionals at https://lnkd.in/efqsVzX9 sponsored by Vitalyst Health Foundation and CFSA.

CFSA Welcomes Erin Pixley as Community Impact and Finance Coordinator. Erin Pixley brings over six years of administrative and finance experience to the CFSA team. Prior to joining CFSA, Erin lived in Nebraska and worked for Nebraska Appleseed, a social justice and advocacy nonprofit. She is excited to get more involved with and see how her work impacts her local community. Learn more about Erin at https://lnkd.in/gR_9CKzk

As our team grows, there is also opportunity for growth! Congratulations to our existing team members who have taken on new or expanding leadership roles. Their hard work and dedication is helping CFSA improve Southern Arizona for all. ✨Monique Conway, Interim Marketing Department Manager ✨Natalia Gabrielson, Senior Community Impact Manager ✨Jonathan Kleefeld, Senior Finance Associate ✨Laura Maher, Vice President for Philanthropy ✨Enedina Miller, Community Impact Manager ✨Jeaiza Quiñones Ivory, Senior Director for Community Impact ✨Shari Stapleton-Smith, Philanthropic Services Manager ✨Sydney Wells, Events Manager Learn more about CFSA's amazing team at https://lnkd.in/gK5MFReJ

Our friends at the American Journalism Project are seeking community listening ambassadors! The American Journalism Project is partnering with the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and a growing coalition of local philanthropic funders to learn how people across Arizona get the local news and information they need. This is a paid opportunity. The project kicked off in July and runs through September 2024. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gh_m_Sbw

“The African American Leadership Institute (AALI) has contributed to my personal and professional growth by: • Helping me to build valuable connections with other African American leaders, specifically my cohorts. • Deepening my understanding of my history, culture, and knowledge of Afrofuturism. • Increasing my self-confidence through active participation. • Encouraging my involvement in social justice issues. Overall, AALI has empowered me to become a more informed and engaged African American leader.” -Minette Powell, African American Leadership Institute, Class of 2023 Join CFSA's African American Legacy Fund and the State of Black Arizona for an information session on August 15 or 16. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gQyPAzC7

Join us August 15 to hear more about CFSA's Local News Initiative! https://lnkd.in/gf9qm97G