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Philanthropy's Journey to a Courageous Future

Join Deborah Aubert Thomas, president and CEO, United Philanthropy Forum for a keynote and conversation examining how philanthropic efforts are evolving and what it means to be a catalyst for change in today’s society.

Join us for Transform Arizona to:

• Hear how philanthropy across the nation is showing up with and for nonprofits and communities in courageous ways
• Consider new strategies for funding, advocacy and leadership
• Explore where to find hope for our future in an ever-changing field

In 2020, philanthropy detoured around deeply entrenched barriers to meet the moment and provide rapid support in response to the COVID pandemic. Philanthropy also stepped in to partner with other sectors offering its proximity and infrastructure to help get broader financial resources to nonprofits and communities. Efforts to respond to the racial reckoning with promises of support and intentions to operationalize racial equity were challenging the field.

With 2020 in our rearview mirrors, philanthropy is now navigating the road to the future keeping side-mirror site on the impact of the presidential election and on DEI backlash. Philanthropy has been and still is a powerful engine and conduit that has the ability to significantly impact society's future, but what do philanthropic leaders need to be thinking about and doing to transform Arizona? 

Join us Wednesday, November 13 to begin the conversation!

Prepare for an afternoon where we will explore the evolving role of philanthropy in today’s world. Featuring:

• Keynote Presentation by Deborah Aubert Thomas, President and CEO of United Philanthropy Forum, who will examine how philanthropic efforts are evolving and what it means to be a catalyst for change in today’s society.
• Fireside Chat: Following the keynote, join us for an intimate fireside chat to share insights and experiences, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for philanthropy.
• Reception: End the afternoon with a delightful reception. Giving all attendees a  wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and forge new connections in a relaxed and elegant setting.

Be part of something bigger at Transform Arizona 2024, an exclusive event just for Arizona's grantmakers. This is your chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and shape the future of philanthropy in our state

This event is for existing and prospective grantmaker members and philanthropy-focused individuals. The programming has been curated specifically for leaders in the philanthropic sector.

Agenda: 

2:00pm  Registration

2:30pm  Keynote & Fireside Chat

4:00pm  Reception 

Tickets  

• Grantmaker Member: $150 
• Prospective Grantmaker Member: $185

To learn more about AZ Impact for Good's Grantmaker membership and benefits, please email sabrinalg@azimpactforgood.org for additional information.  

If you need assistance with registering, please email events@azimpactforgood.org. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

A variety of options for brand recognition are available. Email, Sabrina Lobato-Gonzales, sabrinalg@azimpactforgood.org, to learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities.

More about our Keynote Speaker

Deborah Aubert Thomas serves as the president and CEO of United Philanthropy Forum. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 30 years in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. She is committed to leading and equipping philanthropy to be effective partners for change in their communities.

Prior to her appointment as president and CEO of the Forum, Deborah served as president and CEO at Philanthropy Ohio. She also served as the organization's vice president of programs & learning from 2014 – 2019, providing vision and oversight for all Philanthropy Ohio local, regional, and statewide educational programs. In addition, she led the strategy to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across all of the organization’s learning and networking programs.

Before joining Philanthropy Ohio, Deborah served as director of grants and programs at the Princeton Area Community Foundation, where she provided strategic leadership to implement a $1 million annual competitive grantmaking program. She also designed and implemented educational programs for donors and nonprofits, including the development and launch of a giving circle for The Fund for Women and Girls utilizing a participatory grantmaking process.

During her career, Deborah has worked at Girls Inc.; the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Rutgers University, both teaching and administration; and Women & Philanthropy, where she coordinated their diversity internship program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York; a Master of Arts from the Steinhardt School of Education, New York University; and a Master of Science from the Milano Graduate School, New School University.

Deborah values her service on many boards and her role as a volunteer, currently serving on the board of directors for Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). She formerly served on the boards of United Philanthropy Forum and the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio. She is a member of the Columbus Ohio chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. and the parent affinity group MOSAIC at Columbus School for Girls.

Deborah resides in Bexley, Ohio, with her husband L’Quentus Thomas, and their youngest child. Her eldest is currently a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, music, film, food, travel, and creative pursuits in the community with her extended chosen family.

Cancelation, Transfer & Refund Policy:

We understand unexpected things happen and want to ensure you know our cancelation, transfer and refund policy for Transform Arizona. We encourage registrants to find another individual within your organization to attend in your place before requesting a refund. Written cancelation requests and transfer requests must be sent to events@azimpactforgood.org.

Deadlines to Remember:

• Wednesday, October 30- Registrants are eligible for a full refund if cancelations are submitted in writing by this date.
• Thursday, October 31 through Tuesday, November 5– Registrations are eligible for a refund minus a $30 cancelation fee deducted from the amount of their ticket if cancellations are submitted in writing between these dates.
• Wednesday, November 7 or later – Registrants are not eligible for a refund on or after this date. We advise registrants to find another person in their organization to take their spot and email us at the email above to let us know.

Any transfer requests made Tuesday, November 12 or later may not be seen due to staff travel and set-up activities. Eligible refunds will be processed within 30 days following a request.

Note: We will do our best to fulfill special accommodation requests for transfers (dietary needs, language interpretation etc.) made less than two weeks of the event, however there may not be enough time to do so.