SARRC Announces New VP of Operations

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center announced Jennifer Burwell in a new role as its vice president of operations. Burwell comes to SARRC with 20 years of experience in business operations and organizational leadership, with a background in real estate, including residential properties, multifamily housing, industrial space and office buildings. As VP of operations, Burwell oversees all operations […]

New Board Chair & Members at Make-A-Wish Arizona

Make-A-Wish® Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses, is pleased to announce that Kyle Pottinger from the Phoenix Suns has been appointed its incoming board chair. Pottinger brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for positively impacting the lives of children and families. The organization also […]

Fresh Start Names Chief of Staff

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation has named Heidi Coupland chief of staff in direct support of the nonprofit’s growth and the expansion of its Impact Program. Coupland’s promotion comes after more than 20 years of service to Fresh Start and directly on the heels of a 19 percent increase in revenue in fiscal year 2023 under […]

New Leadership Roles at Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona announced that Todd Rogers has expanded his role within the organization as chief program & strategy officer. In his new role, he will oversee not only the construction department but also the family services department, leadership training, international builds and strategic planning. Rogers has been with Habitat for Humanity since […]

Pro Tip of the Month: It’s More Than an Initiative

This month’s tip comes courtesy of Teniqua Broughton, the founder of VerveSimone Consulting. “If your organization makes the commitment to improve its equity, diversity, belonging, justice and inclusion framework, it’s important to consider one cannot just slip into this work. The organization should recognize its history, define its whys for this work and acknowledge that […]

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Names New CEO

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West has named local business and community leader Todd Bankofier as its new CEO and executive director. After a national search that lasted more than six months, Bankofier stood out among the applicants due to his extensive experience in Arizona-based business leadership roles as well as his inspirational work […]

Phoenix Art Museum Announces Newest Trustees

Phoenix Art Museum announced the addition of three new trustees — Joel Coen, John Horseman and Jordan Rose — each of whom will serve a three-year term. Chaired by Donald C. Opatrny, Jr., a private investor and philanthropist, the museum’s board of trustees serves as fiduciaries of the largest visual-arts organization in the Southwest. The new trustees bring […]

Valleywise Health Foundation Names Nicole Rivet as Next CEO

After an extensive search, Valleywise Health Foundation’s board of directors has announced Nicole Rivet, M.Ed., CFRE, as the organization’s next CEO. With more than 20 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, Nicole most recently served as chief development officer for Phoenix Art Museum. “As part of the Museum’s senior leadership team during a period of tremendous […]

Pro Tip of the Month: Listening Leads to Healthy Culture

This month’s tip comes courtesy of Tamara “Tami” Bohannon, president & CEO of FSL “Best-selling author Pat Lencioni tells us that a business with a smart culture can succeed, but when you have a smart and healthy culture, your organization will EXCEL. I’m a big believer in creating a healthy work culture, the foundation of […]

Leezie Kim Elected Chair of Arizona Community Foundation Board of Directors

The board of directors of the Arizona Community Foundation has elected Leezie Kim as chair. Kim succeeds Robbin Coulon, director of legal services for the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, who has served as chair since 2021. A member of the ACF board of directors since 2012, Kim served as vice chair, and chaired […]