It is crucial for nonprofits and other charitable organizations to understand the philanthropic environment they operate within, so as to maximize their own impact and revenue. However, there are several myths and misconceptions about US philanthropy that if upheld,...
What is Venture Philanthropy? Taking a Venture Capital Approach to Achieve Philanthropic Goals Just as the for-profit economy has always developed innovations to meet its changing needs, so too is the nonprofit sector evolving. One such development that the nonprofit...
We are THRILLED to share Terri Wogan Calderon has been named one of the “2017 Outstanding Women in Business” by the Phoenix Business Journal. http://bizj.us/1p2154 We’re so grateful for her devotion to our community, her staff, the #SVPAZ Partnership...
Before he retired, Rigby had a successful three-decade leadership career in the life insurance industry. He lives with his wife Ann in Paradise Valley, and they have two adult daughters, Elizabeth and Bridget. His interests include acoustic blues guitar, ancient...
Barbara Blalock of Treasures 4 Teachers Says Everyone Walks Away a Winner from Fast Pitch Participation Barbara Blalock, founder and executive director of Treasures 4 Teachers, didn’t nab the Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) Fast Pitch grand prize in 2013. But...
With “all the sunshine in the world,” and some SVPAZ seed money, TigerMountain Foundation has taken root in South Phoenix The Challenge The statistics in South Phoenix are sobering: TigerMountain CEO and founder Darren Chapman says the multi-ethnic area where...
