Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

🌸 Nominate a Southern Arizona Changemaker! 🌸 CFSA is proud to present the BLOOM Awards, honoring those who uplift our community every day. Know someone making a positive impact? Help us celebrate them! Nominations are open until January 10 at https://lnkd.in/g4j7Kusf Submit 1 nomination per person/organization per award.

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference! 🌟 Today, your generosity can transform lives in Southern Arizona. By giving to CFSA, you support programs and initiatives that create lasting impact in our community. Every gift matters—whether it’s fostering education, advancing behavioral health, or uplifting local arts, your contribution helps make Southern Arizona a better place for everyone. Let’s give back and make this Giving Tuesday unforgettable! Donate now at cfsaz.org/give

Volunteer with CFSA! 📣 Join us in strengthening Southern Arizona through philanthropy. Opportunities include: ✨ Grant Review & Selection: Help fund impactful nonprofits ✨ Advisory Boards: Guide community initiatives We welcome diverse voices—especially from historically underrepresented groups. Let’s shape the future of giving together! 👉 Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gNhhF5FA

The deadline to apply for the Igor Gorin Memorial Award is December 6th, 2024 by 5:00 pm MST! Gifted vocalists poised to begin successful careers are welcome to apply. Igor never forgot his early struggles to survive and launch his career including flying from city to city to audition, and hiring accompanists, and coaches. His family established this award in his memory to provide unrestricted funds to assist in launching a talented vocalists career. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gjctpkhe

Mark your calendars for December 19 as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Center for Healthy Nonprofits! This milestone is dedicated to empowering and supporting local nonprofits in their vital work. Join us as we honor Paula Van Ness, our founding Director, who is retiring after years of exceptional leadership and commitment. Let’s come together to celebrate Paula’s contributions and five years of partnership in strengthening Southern Arizona’s nonprofit community. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gavJJv9u

🌟 Tucson Lifestyle Feature: Guidance for Giving 🌟 As the giving season approaches, Jenny Flynn, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, highlights the joy of generosity and its health benefits. Southern Arizona's nonprofits need your support—whether for animal shelters, literacy programs, or the arts. Here are some giving strategies to consider: ➡️Unrestricted Gifts: Allow nonprofits flexibility to meet community needs. ➡️Donations of Appreciated Stock: A tax-efficient way to give. ➡️Qualified Charitable Distributions: Great for donors over 70½. ➡️Arizona Tax Credits: Maximize your impact with dollar-for-dollar credits. Together, we can support the organizations that enrich our community. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/g7CdMJBQ, visit Tucson Lifestyle https://lnkd.in/dnArzPSM, or pick up a copy at CFSA!

"Community on Wheels, at the beginning has been a group that has primarily been community-led and community-funded, to bring community resources to the large demographic of vulnerable individuals who are experiencing houselessness in Tucson, largely due to systemic barriers in housing and supportive services in the region. And, while our work involved providing essential items and resources, we also understand that these efforts aren't enough to directly address the issues we continue to witness in our community. In effect, the grant will afford us more opportunities to do more advocacy work, alongside our outreach, to speak with housed neighbors, activists, organizations that share similar values, and more to find long-term solutions to homelessness." -Xavier Martinez, Community On Wheels

Join the Center for Healthy Nonprofits and Betsy Wallace to discuss Leadership Succession Planning – a Valuable Risk-Management Tool. December 12 on Zoom, register now!

🌟 Join us in making a difference! 🌟 The Greatest Need Fund empowers us to respond swiftly to urgent needs in Southern Arizona, addressing critical issues like natural disasters, environmental crises, and more. Together, we can strengthen our community when it’s needed most. With CFSA’s Impact Funds, you can make a meaningful impact in the areas you care about most. Every donation helps our nonprofit partners build sustainable support and create real change in Southern Arizona. 👉 How to Give: Donate today at https://lnkd.in/g3s_CgNJ

🎵 Calling All Aspiring Opera Stars! 🎵 The Igor Gorin Memorial Award offers up to $12,000 to support your operatic dreams—coaching, travel, auditions, and more! Applications are due by December 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM MST Don’t miss this chance to launch your career! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gjctpkhe