UMOM leaders Jackson Fonder and Monique Lopez broke down how donor expectations have evolved. They highlighted the shift toward transparency, measurable outcomes, and how AI is transforming nonprofit strategy, storytelling, and communication.

UMOM COO Monique Lopez shared how her Virginia G. Piper Fellowship enabled her to explore best practices in social enterprise and job training and how the experience helped her bring back leadership development strategies to UMOM.

Angela Clervoix of Stingley Management discussed her family's legacy of corporate giving and the power of authentic partnerships and encouraged nonprofits to stay true to their mission.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Mercy Care launched a summer heat relief campaign, aiming to collect over 40,000 bottles of water with the support of employees, social media, and its partner, St. Mary's Food Bank.

Arizona Financial Credit Union’s Jason Paprocki introduced 'Azpire', a new financial services brand tailored for Arizona’s underbanked population, and invited community leaders to help shape the initiative.

Candelen and Préstamos CDFI have teamed up to launch Niños en Mi Casa, a childcare-focused workforce development program that boosts economic opportunity while expanding access to quality early education.

See how Keys to Change and the Garcia Family Foundation are leveraging data to reduce homelessness. By focusing on prevention, tracking outcomes, and building university-led evaluation tools, they’re working to reverse Arizona’s 2:1 inflow/outflow ratio.