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Join AZ Impact for Good and the National Council of Nonprofits for an informative webinar about how to access the remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funds that were distributed to Arizona. 

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 allocated $350 billion in funds to state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to provide assistance – at each government’s discretion - to charitable nonprofits, households, and small businesses. Nonprofits and governments are natural partners in addressing community challenges and there are funds remaining to assist nonprofits or hire organizations as providers of services. The deadline to disburse these funds is expiring at the end of the year and the time to act is NOW! 

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn about the background of SLFRF (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) 
• Determine how your organization may be eligible 
• Receive the latest numbers on how much funding is remaining within Arizona cities and counties 
• Learn about successful funding examples 
• Determine how your organization could advocate for SLFRF funding 

Join AZ Impact for Good and the National Council of Nonprofits for an informative webinar.

For additional information, click here. 

Cost: 

Members: $0

Prospective Members: $25

• *In many cases membership may be less the cost of a few workshops, and provide a lot more benefits to you and your organization, please contact Member Services for more information and potentially check out this event at no cost - membership@azimpactforgood.org.

Jessica Mendieta joined the National Council of Nonprofits in September 2021 as a Policy Associate. In this role, Jessica researches and develops educational content about policies that affect the nationwide network. Her experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, as well has her background in data analysis & visualization, led her to find opportunities to show trends, indicators, and policies that impact organizations and communities.

Jessica has served at the Federal City Council, New York City Mayor’s Office of Resiliency, and the New York City Department of Education. Jessica holds a master’s degree from the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, and a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York.

David L. Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. The organization is active at the local, state, and federal levels advancing nonprofit policy priorities in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Through its member state associations and nonprofit allies, the Council of Nonprofits amplifies the voices of America’s local community-based nonprofit organizations, helping them engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities.

Thompson has served in all three sectors over the course of his career. He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm. He served in the public sector from 2001 to 2007 as a Senior Counsel and as Policy Director to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, notably as Counsel to the Pension Protection Act conference committee. Those experiences have served him well in guiding advocacy efforts for the network of the National Council of Nonprofits. He was honored as one of the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024.

David Thompson holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a law degree from the University of Georgia Law School.