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Ask the Experts: Summer Zoom-In Series

July 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MST)

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This Summer, Tap Into Expert Insight — On Your Terms 

Ask the Experts is AZ Impact for Good’s new, limited-run virtual series designed for busy nonprofit and philanthropy professionals who want fast, personalized guidance without the formality of a webinar. 

Each 1-hour session brings together multiple Business Partner experts, each hosting their own Zoom breakout room—like virtual office hours! Drop in, ask questions, get ideas, and move between rooms to connect with the people who can help move your mission forward. 

✔️Casual. Helpful. High-impact.
✔️No presentation decks; 

Just real-time answers from real experts. New experts will be announced throughout the summer—check back often and register for each session that interests you!


July 10th will have:

Doris Hotz, CPA and Senior Manager at Abdo, is a seasoned nonprofit financial executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in finance, operations, and strategic business management. Passionate about advancing mission-driven organizations, Doris specializes in optimizing financial performance to drive long-term sustainability and impact.  Throughout her career, Doris has successfully led multi-million-dollar budgets, implemented data-driven strategies for cost optimization and growth, and directed complex mergers and business expansions. She brings deep expertise in financial systems implementation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration—ensuring operational efficiency and strong financial governance.  Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative leadership, Doris empowers organizations to thrive through informed decision-making and financial transformation. 

Lisa Robinson, Consutlant with Alexander|Carillo Consulting, who has dedicated her professional career to working with non-profits in the Tucson community. Her work has been instrumental in the development of effective fundraising plans for non-profit organizations, including grant writing, corporate partnerships, and individual gifts. Lisa currently works as a consultant with Alexander|Carrillo Consulting offering unique perspectives, experiences, and leadership of non-profit programming and fundraising. Lisa has obtained the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), demonstrating her proficiency of professional fundraising practice, performance, education, and service. Her prior roles include positions as a director of development, executive director, and the 2022 Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Arizona chapter Outstanding Fundraising Executive.



Lisa Van Ella, Business Development Officer - AZ Specialist for Clearinghouse CDFI, is a 30-year financial industry veteran with a banking and a strong community development background.  She earned her master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Community Economic Development and specializes in small business, community facilities, and multi-family lending, tax credit financing, and commercial real estate transactions. As Clearinghouse CDFI’s Business Development Officer, Arizona Specialist, Lisa is responsible for the strategic growth of corporate lending operations in Arizona. She maintains critical relationships within the local community and government to align Clearinghouse CDFI’s services with the financial needs of Arizona’s private citizens, investors, banks, developers, and nonprofit organizations.

Cheryl Jones, Vice President for First Nonprofit, is responsible for growing First Nonprofit’s unemployment and ancillary programs that bring savings to their nonprofit clients through personal sales contacts and new business partnerships with state and national nonprofit associations while supporting their corporate and regional management teams. Cheryl is an accomplished leader in the nonprofit community with over 25 years’ experience of working directly with nonprofits with an ability to open doors, make sales, and create long-term relationships. Cheryl also served on the boards of the CO and MN Nonprofit Associations' insurance agency boards. and is a licensed life and health insurance agent.


Matthew Clyde, President + Founder of Ideas Collide: Be the Chief Storytelling Office for Your Brand Learn how to ask the right questions to DISCOVER and SHARE the story you need to tell. With key questions set, you can start to CREATE the connections you want to make and ways you hope to INSPIRE others to take ACTION. Along with this you will also learn how to : 1. Start with DATA to shape/inform your message, and when to lean into your HEART, SOUL and INSIGHTS to further shape and guide that data. 2. Build a turnkey solution 3. Focus on value metrics and how they can further guide and shape future content/stories 4. Drive IMPACT and further engage and INSPIRE your audience -- not only inspiring action, but also building a movement toward your cause through key advocates. Simple steps and measures with simple case study examples will be shared.  

Jennie Miller, GPC, ACNP, Founder and CEO of JAM Nonprofit Consulting, has more than 25 years of nonprofit and grants experience in a variety of nonprofit fields. She will answer questions about when your nonprofit may be ready to seek grant funding and where to search for grant opportunities. She will also provide general grant writing tips and answer any other grant-related questions you may have. Jennie teaches grant writing in the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University and is a national trainer with Grant Writing USA. She sits on the national board of the Grant Professionals Association, has been Grant Professional Certified (GPC) since 2012, and became an Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) in 2023. 

Kent Burbank, Founder and CEO or Kent Burbank Consulting and Coaching, is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience advancing human services, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit and public sectors. He specializes in strategic planning, board development, capacity building, and organizational change. Kent has held leadership roles including Director of Constituent Engagement for the Arizona Governor’s Office, Director of Victim Services for the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Executive Director of Wingspan, and faculty in the Social Services Department at Pima Community College. He has led multidisciplinary teams, overseen complex programs, and supported organizational transformation. A Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Executive Coach, Kent holds master’s degrees in Social Work and Divinity. Committed to social justice and inclusive leadership, he also volunteers with advocacy and equity-focused organizations. Through his practice, he supports leaders and organizations to grow, thrive, and lead with impact.

Time

Sessions will be twice a month: 

•June 12 (11:00 AM) 

•June 26 (2:00 PM) 

•July 10 (11:00 AM) 

•July 24 (2:00 PM) 

•August 7 (11:00 AM) 

•August 28 (2:00 PM)

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Name: AZ Impact for Good Membership Team
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