Building for the Future:

A PROJECT to Sustain Arizona

 

WHAT’s BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE?

Instituto launched the Building for the Future Project (BFTF) in may 2023, a three-part effort to inform the specific needs OF THE CIVIC-ENGAGEMENT NONPROFIT sector IN ARIZONA and provide actionable recommendations for investors. Our three strategies include: research, a Seed-fund grant, and a robust technical assistance effort.

BFTF Collective Learning Grant

We are thrilled to announce the five Arizona organizations awarded our Building for the Future Collective Learning Grant. The grant awardees are Arizona Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander for Equity (AZ AANHPI for Equity), Arizona Native Vote, Black Lives Matter Phoenix, Mass Liberation Arizona, and Poder in Action.
They were awarded $20,000 each to develop and experiment with new strategies for sustained local funding. We're excited to see how these five organizations will use these funds to learn, test, and grow their capacities through their unique projects. We want to thank every organization that applied: we learned more about their amazing work to support communities of color and low-income communities across the state. Together, we are building for the future and creating meaningful change in Arizona!

BFTF REPORT

The 2023 Building for the Future inaugural report is the product of nearly two years of community-engaged research on the state of the Arizona nonprofit civic engagement sector. The report demonstrates the critical importance of a healthy and sustainable nonprofit civic-engagement sector and builds a case for increased investment and support from Arizona philanthropic foundations. 

The purchase of the report includes: 

  • A background review of the Arizona nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

  • An overview of the civic-engagement nonprofit sector in Arizona, including the demographics of leadership, organizational characteristics, and fundraising activities.

  • Funding trends, challenges, and strengths of the local civic-engagement nonprofit sector as well as opportunities for future support.

The purchase of the report has exclusive access to one-user license for digital access.

The 2023 BFTF report was designed to engage foundation staff and board members as well as staff, leadership, and organizers of the civic engagement sector. The report’s practical data insights, thoughtful recommendations, and achievable calls to action are beneficial to all individuals supporting the nonprofit sector and helping to build more just, thriving, and healthier communities.