GRANTS GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Professional groups and associations offer a wealth of benefits to grants practitioners -- both those who seek grants, and those who give them. Whether you serve as an active participating member or just pop in from time to time for a meeting on a topic of special interest, these provide a great opportunity for you to:

• Stay current and connected with colleagues in your field
• Keep up with new developments, resources, and technologies
• Maintain a bigger-picture perspective of the arena in which you work
• Improve your skills and effectiveness as a grants practitioner
• Share your own expertise, experience, and know-how with others

All listings are free of charge. If you know of an organization that should be listed with JUST GRANTS! Arizona and isn't -- or if you have changes, additions, or updates to an existing listing -- please email us at sally.clifford@grantsusa.net

Links to Group Profiles

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is a unifying association formed in 2004 to advance the common interests of more than 20,000 nonprofits in the Grand Canyon State. We are a statewide organization of, by, and for all of Arizona’s nonprofits.

The Alliance is an action-oriented group of partners across the state – both nonprofits and those in the community who support them – dedicated to furthering the common interests of Arizona’s nonprofits.


Website: www.arizonanonprofits.org

Email: info@arizonanonprofits.org

American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP)

Founded in 1998, the American Association of Grant Professionals "enhances the role of grant developers who work for public or private organizations." The association maintains a code of ethics, and promotes the public image of professional grant developers. It also enhances grant developers' relationships with funders and employers and advances educational opportunities. Members include "full or part-time, public or private: writers, managers, funders, evaluators, developers, planners, consultants, administrators, and any person connected with grants."

Resources: Member resources and benefits include: Membership directory; discounted registration for national conference; a members-only listserv, journal, and newsletter (starting winter 2002).

Website: www.grantprofessionals.org

Contact: American Association of Grant Professionals, c/o Phyl Renninger, Membership Services Chairman, 2347 Oak Court, Orange Park, FL 32073

Arizona Grantmakers Forum

Membership organization for grantmakers. The mission is to strengthen philanthropy in Arizona by:
**Providing educational opportunities for members; encouraging more effective grantmaking;
**Promoting and facilitating communication among grantmakers and between grantmakers and nonprofit organizations.

Meetings: Monthly meetings open to members and invited guests.

Resources: Periodic training programs; monthly e-mail newsletter

Website: www.arizonagrantmakersforum.org

Contact: Marissa Theisen, Executive Director

Email: Mtheisen@arizonagrantmakersforum.org

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) -- Southern Arizona Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Arizona Chapter, was founded in 1984. The chapter serves over 120 members and 200-plus
nonmembers. The chapter hosts a variety of educational opportunities for development professionals, including monthly meetings and a grassroots workshop held annually.

In addition, members facilitate community awareness regarding philanthropy through the "Youth in Philanthropy" course, which is offered at a local school; and National Philanthropy Day, which recognizes outstanding contributions by community members.

(To visit website, go to www.afpnet.org. Go to "Chapters," and click on "USA, Arizona, Southern Arizona Chapter.")


Meetings: Chapter meetings are held the second Friday of the month from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park (Tucson). Cost is $12 members, $20 non-members.

Resources: Member newsletter; e-mail alerts regarding educational and job opportunities; discounts at all Chapter meetings and conferences; opportunity to apply for training scholarships to AFP-sponsored workshops.
* Members-only directory

Website: www.afpnet.org

Contact: Mary Vaneecke, Chapter President, (520) 547-5752; or email.


Email: mvaneecke@tnc.org

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Northern Arizona Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northern Arizona Chapter, was founded in 1992 with 15 members. The chapter was created to address the unique needs of fundraising professionals in rural Arizona. Our region covers the Grand Canyon area, Flagstaff, Prescott, Kingman, Verde Valley, Navajo Reservation, and all points in between.

(To visit website, go to www.afpnet.org, Go to "Chapters", click on
"USA," then "Arizona," then "Northern Arizona Chapter.")


Meetings: Chapter meetings are held as needed, usually in combination with professional education sessions to minimize travel time for members.

Resources: Members receive discounts at Chapter-sponsored conferences; opportunity to apply for scholarship to the AFP national conference; networking with other fundraising professionals throughout Northern Arizona.

Contact: Laura Norman, President, 928-445-5211, ext 403 or email below.

Email: lauran@wygc.org

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, Arizona Chapter (APRA-AZ)

Background:
Prompted by the increasing demand by nonprofit agencies to find new prospective funders (individuals, corporations, foundations, and others) and the tremendous growth in information technology, the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) was established in 1981. The Arizona chapter of APRA (APRA-AZ) was founded in 1993.

Today, development research and information management professionals play an integral role in increasing philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations. APRA exists, in part, to:

** Foster professional development and career growth;
** Promote standards that enhance the expertise of its members;
** Advocate a high standard of performance and ethical behavior;
** Facilitate interaction among research, development and information professionals;
** Promote the status of development research.


Meetings: Meetings quarterly.

Resources: Member resources and benefits include membership directory, chapter meetings, annual international meeting, networking opportunities, scholarships to the annual international meeting, a listserv, and a newsletter.


Website: www.apraaz.org

Contact: Marc Goldstick, Development Analyst - Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation. Phone: 602-546-2666. Email: see below.

Email: mgoldstick@phoenixchildrens.com