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How to Give: Q & A with Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
We all know it is better to give than to receive. But when making a financial gift to a nonprofit, how do we know the funds are going to good use? How can we be sure the organization is legit from the get-go? Chief executive officer of Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Kristen Merrifield, CAE, addresses common concerns when it comes to giving to a...
Ideal Day: Debbie Gaby
I learned a long time ago to plan my day with the most important things first (I call important things walnuts) and sprinkle the less important things around them (like rice). Imagine if you have a jar, and you put the large walnuts in and pour the rice around it. A good visual for how I get things done. I learned this many years ago when I was a realtor in Texas. Once I learned I could never get everything done in one day, my life was much easier. Time is the one thing we wish we could have more of, so here’s a sample day in my everyday life ….
6:05 a.m. I wake up really well rested, which is very...
AZ Giving: The Next Step Foundation Team Brandon
At the age of 21, Brandon Fonseca got behind the wheel while drunk, resulting in an accident that killed his best friend and left him requiring 24-hour care. Since its creation, The Next Step Foundation Team Brandon has dedicated itself to helping individuals with traumatic injuries and empowering their caregivers, while raising awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Bright neon shirts with the words “VOW TO DRIVE SOBER” on either side—don’t be surprised to see a group of people wearing this flashy attire at the front lines the next time you attend a race in Arizona. This is The Next Step Foundation...
Keeping the Peace: The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation
Introduction by Alyssa DeMember
IN A WORLD OF CUTTHROAT COURT BATTLES, child custody issues and fighting over finances, The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation seeks to change the way we approach the subject of divorce. Michael and Karen Aurit are transforming the divorce process into something that does not need to be ugly. As co-founders of the leading family mediation firm in the Valley, this husband-and-wife team is committed to making divorce more peaceful.
One moment after stepping into The Aurit Center’s North Scottsdale office, visitors can feel the divorce...
The Joe Niekro Foundation Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life to Return in November
Returning to the Valley for its second year, the Knuckle Ball Gala will take place on Saturday November 12th, 2016, at the Arizona Biltmore. The event, hosted by the Joe Niekro Foundation™, will support brain aneurysm, AVM and
