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AZ Impact for Good is proud to announce the 8th annual Transform Arizona luncheon is back! Transform Arizona will be held at The Parsons Leadership Camp at South Mountain on Tuesday, November 7, featuring a new theme, Courage in Practice. Join us for a plated luncheon moderated by AZ Impact for Good staff and feature keynote Dolores Estrada, Chief Operating Officer at PEAK Grantmaking.
The Transform Arizona topic this year is “Change Agents in Action.”
Join us for an interactive conversation on how grant professionals leverage their positions and skills around a set of principles and values to operationalize equity and amplify collaboration in philanthropy.
*Schedule and speakers are subject to changes leading up to the event
A digital program will be provided leading up to the event via email. Please view the Agenda Tab above to view keynote details.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for November 7, 2023:
10:30 – 11:30am | Registration Check-In and Networking |
11:30am – 12:15pm | Welcome & Opening Keynote |
12:15 – 1:00pm | Luncheon Keynote |
12:45 – 1:00pm | Audience Q&A |
Ticket transfers are available up to October 27. Group pricing and scholarship opportunities are available. Tables for this event seat six (6) people.
Individual Ticket Pricing (1-4 people) | Early Bird (Ends Sept. 30) | Regular Pricing (Starts Oct. 1) |
AZ Impact for Good Member Pricing | $200 | $225 |
Non-Member Pricing | $300 | $325 |
To receive a group ticket discount, all tickets must be added to your cart and purchased at the same time. Your discount will automatically be applied if the number of tickets in your cart meets the criteria. Note that people cannot be added to your group after you have completed check-out; a new order will have to be completed, and group pricing will not apply.
You can assign individuals in your group their tickets at check out with their email address and name, or you can purchase them and assign them at a later date. Individuals who do not have an account on this platform will receive an email prompt to complete their account creation to be properly registered for the event. Unassigned tickets within your group are not able to be refunded after October 27, 2023.
Tables for this event seat six(6) people.
Group Ticket Pricing (5+ people) | Early Bird (Ends Sept. 30) | Regular Pricing (Starts Oct. 1) |
AZ Impact for Good Member Pricing | $195/ticket | $220/ticket |
Non-Member Pricing | $294/ticket | $320/ticket |
Scholarships are available discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations that qualify. To apply, please complete the scholarship form here. Scholarships are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Organizations may only receive 2 tickets on scholarship. We will respond to your request within 2 weeks of receiving the application. Note: To complete the scholarship application, you will be prompted to log in to your account. If you do not have an account, please complete the instructions to create one at no cost to you.
Scholarship Application and Ticket Purchase Policies:
Please notify events@azimpactforgood.org if you need to cancel, as this will open up a spot for someone on the waiting list.
Upon registration, each registrant will receive a confirmation email. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
We have some ability to adjust meals based on individuals’ dietary restrictions, so it is crucial for you to indicate so if this applies to you. If you are unsure about the alignment of the menu with your dietary needs, we encourage you to pack your own snacks and meals to bring to the conference.
The full program for the event will be provided digitally (accessible by QR code) in an effort to promote sustainability and reduce paper waste, which aligns with our IDEA(s) values. A printed agenda will be available but will not contain all session information. We will only print the number of paper materials as determined in the attendee survey.
We have ensured table clearance at the conference is 28 inches, and the distance between tables and booths are at least 3 feet to accommodate any wheelchairs or mobility devices.
Gender neutral bathrooms, as well as a pop-up lactation and prayer room, will be available per request.
We want you to enjoy this conference worry-free. If you have additional special accommodations, please let us know by indicating so during registration.
Transform Arizona offers a unique opportunity to get your brand in front of Arizona's nonprofit and philanthropic audience. Connect with professionals in the social sector uniquely with our sponsorship opportunities! Contact our Chief Impact Officer, Jennifer Purcell, jenniferp@azimpactforgood.org to find ways to share your products and services with nonprofit + grantmaker staff, board members, and volunteers.
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Change Agents in Action Resource Handout (72.2 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Thought Leadership Slides - Kristen Wilson (2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
As chief operating officer of PEAK Grantmaking, Dolores (she, her, ella) manages the organization’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that our members and funders receive timely responses to inquiries and that staff have the resources they need to work successfully on behalf of members. Dolores also oversees the efforts of PEAK’s membership and communications teams as they engage more grants management professionals in improving grantmaking practices. In addition, she lends her expertise to the development, implementation, and assessment of the association’s strategic plans.
Prior to joining PEAK, Dolores was director of grant operations at The California Endowment, where she was responsible for oversight of the administrative functions and policies of the foundation’s online grantmaking, program planning, strategic planning, assessments, and operations. Dolores also managed the California Endowment’s collection of grantee diversity data and represented the foundation as a subject-matter expert on philanthropic best practices at conferences. In addition, Dolores has extensive experience managing information systems and tax compliance.
A resident of Los Angeles, Dolores was the recipient of the 2009 Emerging Leader Award from the Joint Affinity Group, and she served on the board of the Southern California Leadership Network. Dolores earned a master’s degree in liberal studies, with an emphasis on international relations, from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in history from California State University.
Laurie joined the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits following its merger with Arizona Grantmakers Forum in 2022. As chief public policy officer, she is responsible for developing and executing the Alliance’s public policy agenda and engagement strategy. An active member of the senior leadership team, Laurie leads Arizona Grantmakers Forum, bringing vision and strategic thinking to advance its full integration with the Alliance.
Laurie was president and CEO of Arizona Grantmakers Forum for seven years, providing strategic leadership and creating and sustaining relationships with aligned philanthropic, nonprofit and community partners. Before joining Arizona Grantmakers in 2015, Laurie worked to improve policy outcomes for Arizonans for more than 25 years. She began her career as a research analyst for the Arizona House of Representatives before joining the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, where she served as senior vice president of public affairs and as president and CEO, among other roles. In 2014, Laurie was a Washington, D.C. correspondent for Cronkite News, producing more than 30 stories covering politics, immigration and Indian affairs for Arizona news media outlets.
Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Mass Communication degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She serves on the United Philanthropy Forum board of directors and co-chairs its Public Policy Committee.
A native of the Southwest, Laurie grew up in Tempe, Arizona.
Kristen is a proven leader with more than 16 years’ experience leading efforts to support community stakeholders across multiple sectors. She is focused on bridging the gap between the nonprofit, for-profit and government sectors. A fierce competitor, Kristen is never satisfied with resting on her laurels and is always looking for the next big challenge to conquer. Driven to be the best while remaining authentic and invested in the success of others, Kristen helps organizations and teams reach their full potential by serving as a leader, mentor and chief cheerleader.
Often, her competitive spirit drives her career, but other times it means acing a serve on the volleyball court or reaching a new milestone in her health and wellness journey. But most nights, she is admittedly just playing with her fur babies, Max and Riley.
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An interactive conversation on how grants professionals leverage their positions and skills around a set of principles and values to operationalize equity and amplify collaboration in philanthropy.
As chief operating officer of PEAK Grantmaking, Dolores (she, her, ella) manages the organization’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that our members and funders receive timely responses to inquiries and that staff have the resources they need to work successfully on behalf of members. Dolores also oversees the efforts of PEAK’s membership and communications teams as they engage more grants management professionals in improving grantmaking practices. In addition, she lends her expertise to the development, implementation, and assessment of the association’s strategic plans.
Prior to joining PEAK, Dolores was director of grant operations at The California Endowment, where she was responsible for oversight of the administrative functions and policies of the foundation’s online grantmaking, program planning, strategic planning, assessments, and operations. Dolores also managed the California Endowment’s collection of grantee diversity data and represented the foundation as a subject-matter expert on philanthropic best practices at conferences. In addition, Dolores has extensive experience managing information systems and tax compliance.
A resident of Los Angeles, Dolores was the recipient of the 2009 Emerging Leader Award from the Joint Affinity Group, and she served on the board of the Southern California Leadership Network. Dolores earned a master’s degree in liberal studies, with an emphasis on international relations, from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in history from California State University.