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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!

August 7th will have:

Torrey Albertazzi, Managing Director at Blair Search Partners, has experience navigating organizational change and building strategic partnerships across nonprofit and private sectors, bringing a unique perspective to executive search and recruitment. Blair Search Partners is a firm specializing in executive search for nonprofit organizations, and Torrey collaborates closely with clients and her team to identify and recruit exceptional leaders while managing operations and strategic growth initiatives. Torrey's expertise and deep understanding of the sector stems from a nonprofit career that began at Price Charities, where she played a key role in creating the City Heights Partnership for Children, demonstrating her early commitment to impactful community initiatives, alongside leadership experience in fundraising, program development, and community engagement at United Way of San Diego County, and volunteer work with organizations such as the National Marine Mammal Foundation. Torrey's multifaceted role at BSP ensures the firm effectively connects organizations with mission-aligned talent to drive success and amplify impact.

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.

Bethany Taylor, President of Good Works Grant Writing, is a seasoned fundraiser with more than 25 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations achieve their goals. Her fundraising journey includes serving as a major gifts officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, leading development at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, and serving as Chief Development Officer for Make-A-Wish® Arizona. In 2011, Bethany launched Good Works Grant Writing, a consultancy dedicated to supporting nonprofits in building strong, sustainable grant programs. Annually her firm helps its clients secure more than $20 million in combined grant funding. Bethany holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Studies from Arizona State University, a Certificate in Fundraising from UCLA, and dual bachelor's degrees in Communications and History from the University of Tennessee. Bethany is passionate about equipping nonprofit leaders with the tools, systems, and strategic thinking necessary to compete for transformational grant funding.

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.

Jacque Ahrenberg, CEO of Resolute Nonprofit Consulting, was the sole fundraiser for 15 years at small nonprofits before consulting, implementing capital campaigns, major/planned gift initiatives, special events, and annual direct mail programs, while also managing all aspects of corporate and foundation fundraising. Jacque helped these small organizations raise over $9.5 million.   In the past seven years, Jacque’s firm has served a wide variety of organizations, enjoying the opportunity to help nonprofits enhance their grant revenue efforts. Current and past clients include Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation, United Food Bank, One Step Beyond Inc, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix Indian Center, and Tempe Community Council. Recently, Jacque has expanded her work to assist Tribal communities and organizations in applying for federal grants.   She passionately serves the nonprofit sector and holds a BS in Political Science and Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University. Additionally, she led the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Arizona Chapter in 2010.