WHO WE'VE HELPED

Class 1 (2006-07) graduating charities had this to say about their participation in the Arizona Endowment Building Initiative…

“The AEBI process pompted both the Board & staff to look strategically at future funding for the organization, not just day to day.  It has strongly impacted the actions and process we take to understand who our donors are, what they want, and how we must communicate with them about the options they have in supporting our work over the long-term.  The mentoring provided to us by our two mentors was very special and played a significant part in the transformation of the Board’s view of endowment and its impact on annual fundraising.  Being a part of AEBI has set us on a course for further success that will help ensure we are here to serve at risk children and families well into the future.”    Crisis Nursery

“Our marketing efforts are working!  We have a solid 12-month plan to advance our endowment building efforts in the coming year.  We believe our participation in AEBI will have a significant and lasting impact on our endowment, and on our role as a vital resource and cultural treasure in Arizona.  We truly appreciate being a part of the pilot class of AEBI.”  Desert Botanical Garden

“The AEBI program was a wonderful way to engage and educate our Board members.  It added validity and credibility to the need for endowment and pushed the process forward faster.  The foundation has been set due to our involvement with the AEBI.  We feel very fortunate to have been included in the AEBI program and we feel prepared and ready to launch our endowment.  We were well prepared for the St. Luke’s challenge grant request due to the tools and information, especially the required policies and procedures, from the AEBI program.  We felt confident and prepared and would not have been without going through the AEBI program.”    Florence Crittenton


“Participation in the AEBI gave us the guidance, structure, and, frankly, a kick in the pants to formalize and engage our endowment building.  The things we learned had direct influence on our request and receipt of a $2 million initial gift that will be the cornerstone of a formal campaign launching in January 2008.  To any organization considering participation, I can only say, “Do it!”  Foundation for Blind Children


“Participation in this program provided the tools for us to establish formal guidelines and steps to achieve some practical goals that will assure the sustainability of the organization.  Our participation has emphasized the importance of planned giving and endowment within our organization.”  The Phoenix Zoo


“These months of learning, planning and effort have created a new emphasis on endowment development.  Our leaders, staff and trustees are better prepared to promote and manage endowment.  We are privileged to have been selected and grateful to the staff and funders who had the vision to execute this program.  The impact of this process will continue for years.”  Valley Presbyterian Church Foundation