AZ Giving
Arizona Gives Day Returns April 9th
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum are pleased to announce the return of Arizona’s statewide day of giving for a second year. Presented by FirstBank, Arizona Gives Day is scheduled for April 9, 2014. The 24-hour online giving initiative encourages Arizonans to recognize and financially support the efforts of various...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Ib Andersen of Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona is a dance company that prides themselves on innovative and professional ballet while serving the community through educational outreach programs. Ib Andersen, the Artistic Director and former dancer for the New York City Ballet talks more about Ballet Arizona’s impact on the Valley.
AFM: What are some of the Educational and Community Outreach Programs that Ballet Arizona does?
IA: Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. As arts education can...
Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak Hosts its Spring Fashion Show
Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak is proud to host 24th annual fashion show on Thursday, April 17 at Troon Country Club. The show, “Designers of the Decades,” features the red carpet couture, designer pieces and vintage treasures from Fashions by Robert Black. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon at noon and fashion ahow following. The cost is $100 per ticket. Reservations must be made by calling 480.502.1773.
An array of upscale boutiques selling their spring fashionsand accessories will precede the show, as well as a chance to win one of the “collections” of fabulous themed...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Erica Anderson of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man + Woman of the Year Campaign
Erica Anderson is a member on the Board of Trustees for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Arizona Chapter. This year, she is also co-chair of their Man & Woman of the Year Campaign. This campaign is a fundraising competition among a select group of individuals in the Valley who are united by one goal: to use their leadership skills to raise funds to help blood cancer patients live longer and have more fulfilling lives. Here, AFM interviews her about all that is this amazing competition.
AZ Giving Spotlight: Erin Gogolak, Chair Member for Phoenix Art Museum's pARTy 2014
Phoenix Art Museum's pARTy 2014 is a unique annual fundraiser taking place this March. The "Hollywood Glamour" pARTy is the opening gala for the world-class Hollywood Costume exhibit. Here, AFM talks with Erin Gogolak, the chairperson for the annual event who is also on Phoenix Art Museum's Board of Trustees. Read more to learn about this upcoming pARTy!
