Arizona Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference
Join us in-person on August 24th as we bring back our highly-anticipated annual conference!
After convening our SOLD OUT annual conference in 2022, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum is excited to announce that the 2023 UNITE Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference will be hosted at the newly-renovated Mesa Convention Center. This year's 1-day conference will feature two keynotes, 18 breakout sessions, and 3 panel discussions on topics for all levels of nonprofit and philanthropic professionals!
Date and Time
August 24th
7:00am - 4:00pm
Happy Hour immediately following until 6:00pm
Conference Location
Mesa Convention Center
263 N Center Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
Conference
About Us
The 2023 UNITE 1-day conference will feature two keynotes as well as 18 breakout sessions and 3 panel discussions!
This year, our pricing is discounted depending on how many individuals registered at once with group rates discounted as the number of registrants increases. Group discounts start at 3 people.


Strengthen
Broaden your knowledge and network with other nonprofit + philanthropic professionals to strengthen Arizona’s sector.
Discover
We offer educational sessions for everyone: from EDs/CEOs, to development teams, to program staff, to grantmaking teams, and even board members.
Connect
Mix and mingle with fellow nonprofit + philanthropic professionals and exhibitors.
32+ Hours
of Content!
Scholarships
The Alliance strives to ensure this conference is accessible to all nonprofits.
We are able to provide full scholarships to attend the event for free, courtesy of our generous friends at Vitalyst Health Foundation and partial scholarships are available courtesy of our generous friends at Abbett Family Foundation.
Scholarships were available on a first come, first serve basis. Organizations could receive a scholarship for a maximum of 2 attendees.
Please note: you will be prompted to sign into your Alliance account before completing the scholarship form. If you do not have one, you can sign up for free by following the prompts! If you don’t know your password, please click forgot password.
Hotel Accommodations
Sustainability & Accessibility Matter To Us
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 large-print paper materials as determined in the attendee survey.
We have ASL Interpretation or Spanish Language services available upon request and 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 such in your attendee survey.
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Our
Speakers

Kristen Merrifield
Preserving the Charitable Deduction: How We Got Here & Where We Go From Here

Carolyn Sechler
Ten Real Estate Rules Every Nonprofit Should Know

Kathy Foster
The Workplace as an Engagement Tool

Bianca Buliga
How to Crush Nonprofit Marketing with Limited Staff, Budget, and Time

Dr. Jeff McGee
Community Cultural Wealth

Michael Barry
Executive Roundtable

Laura Dillingham
Engaging Through Team Dynamics

Beth Jo Zietzer
Ten Real Estate Rules Every Nonprofit Should Know

Terri Shoemaker
Create and Successfully Present Your Giving Season Plan

Keith Yaskin
How to Master Media Interviews

Torrie Taj
Leadership for the Roaring (20) 20’s: C-Suite Discussion & Panel

Laurie Liles
Preserving the Charitable Deduction: How We Got Here & Where We Go From Here

Claire Louge
Stress, Trauma, and the Trauma‐Informed Approach

Keith Perske
The Workplace as an Engagement Tool

Tiffanie Dillard
Moving From Exhausted Leadership to Effective Leadership

Ellis Carter
Creating and Managing an Endowment Fund

David Martinez
Advocacy Roadmap: Making “Cents” of Your Advocacy Plan

John Scola
Dirty Money ‐ Ethics In Nonprofits

Jennifer Bonnett
Building the Capacity Ecosystem

Laura Ingalls
How to Spot and Solve Nonprofit Burnout

Darlene Newsom
Leadership for the Roaring (20) 20’s: C-Suite Discussion & Panel

Brandy Petrone
Preserving the Charitable Deduction: How We Got Here & Where We Go From Here

Chris Sower
Understanding the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Kristiana Fox
How to Build a Social Enterprise or Earned Revenue Strategy for Your Nonprofit

Tara Bethell
Moving From Exhausted Leadership to Effective Leadership

Lisa Deane
Envision, Establish and Execute: Engaging Your Stakeholders to Create and Achieve Your Strategic Plan

Jeffrey Wilcox
Nonprofit Succession Planning ‐ Creating a Continuity of Leadership to Advance Your Mission

Julie Euber
What Young Nonprofit Professionals Need to Engage Fully In the Sector

Kay McDonald
How to Build a Social Enterprise or Earned Revenue Strategy for Your Nonprofit

Tom Ralser
ROI & True Sustainability: Moving Beyond the 3 G's (Golf, Galas, and Giveaways)

Tom Egan
Leadership for the Roaring (20) 20’s: C-Suite Discussion & Panel

Penny Allee-Taylor
Preserving the Charitable Deduction: How We Got Here & Where We Go From Here

Beverly Browning
Taking the Right Steps Toward Nonprofit Sustainability

Donita Douglas
Envision, Establish and Execute: Engaging Your Stakeholders to Create and Achieve Your Strategic Plan

Steve Browning
Nonprofit Succession Planning ‐ Creating a Continuity of Leadership to Advance Your Mission

Jerry Houston
Engaging Through Team Dynamics

George Heiler
3 Things All Nonprofits Should Know About Cyber Security To Avoid Scams, Threats and Disasters

Brianna Klink
Create and Successfully Present Your Giving Season Plan

Todd Vigil
The Road to 100% Digital Marketing

Michael Barry
Leadership for the Roaring (20) 20’s: C-Suite Discussion & Panel
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Schedule
Check-in begins at 7:00am and programming begins at 8:00am. Breakfast and lunch will be included.
Times for each session will be announced as we near the conference date.
Kristen Merrifield, CAE, CNAP, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
Laurie Liles, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and VP of Arizona Grantmakers Forum
Torrie Taj CFRE, CEO, Child Crisis Arizona
Liz Barker Alvarez, Chief Policy Advisor, First Things First
Conference
Pricing
Days until the big event
INDIVIDUAL
(1 person)
GROUP
$140
(Per person. Rates vary depending on size of group)
INDIVIDUAL
(1 person)
GROUP
$190
(Per person. Rates vary depending on size of group)
*Only Alliance members qualify for discounts. Interested in becoming a member? Click here.
Thank you to Vitalyst Health Foundation and Abbett Family Foundation for providing scholarships the the conference.
Important Notes on Registration:
- Registrants who are unable to attend the 2023 UNITE conference may substitute someone to attend in their place; please submit the change via your account or email our Events Team. Substitutions must be received by August 15.
- Registrants who are unable to attend the conference may substitute someone to attend in their place; please submit the change via your account or email our Events Team by August 15th. Cancellations received by July 31 will reach a full refund less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided after July 31.
Conference
Sponsors
Virtual Conference Orientation Sponsor – 0/1 available – $5,000 (SOLD)
Nonprofit Networking Sponsor – 0/1 available – $5,000 (SOLD)
Keynote Introduction Sponsor – 2/4 available – $2,500
Commercial Break Sponsor – 1/1 available – $2,500
Session/Speaker Introduction Sponsor – 12/16 available – $1,000
Conference Supporter – $500
Member Scholarship Supporter – $500 (supports 5 attendees)
2023 UNITE Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference offers a unique opportunity for you to get your brand in front of Arizona’s nonprofit audience. Connect with nonprofit professionals in a way you never have before with our sponsorship opportunities!
If you have any questions about these or other sponsorship, exhibiting, or advertising opportunities, please contact Jennifer Purcell, Chief Impact Officer, at JenniferP@arizonanonprofits.org or call 602-279-9166.