Instituto’s Development Coordinator and 2023 Monzón Fellow, Mo Osman, has one birthday wish - to raise $1,000 to continue providing capacity building to our communities and partner organizations. From October 16th to the 27th, we’re asking our supporters to help us reach our fundraising goal. The first 10 donors who give $25+ will receive Instituto swag!

Instituto launched Building for the Future (BFTF) project on Thursday, led by Data and Research Manager Victoria Villalba — in partnership with Vitalyst Health Foundation, Valley of the Sun United Way, and Movement Voter Project — among a full room of partner organizations and Arizona-based philanthropists at The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain in South Phoenix!

The power of grassroots organizations to make a difference in local communities is undeniable. From providing resources to those in need to leading campaigns for social justice and environmental advocacy, grassroots organizations are at the forefront of positive change within and beyond Arizona.

The 2023 and third Monzón cohort represent seven counties from Navajo to Yuma County, and their backgrounds span from former elected officials to nonprofit directors to community organizers. Please welcome and meet the 21 Monzón Fellows of 2023, know their stories of community impact, and what they look forward to in this fellowship.

We helped train over 150 people in partnership with Arena on campaigns, communications, digital, data, finance, and organizing at Arena Academy from May 4-8, 2022 in Phoenix. Check out all the photos and tweets from the conference!