Community Action Partnership
Description
All Chamber members are invited to join us to maximize the impact of non-profit organizations in Mesa. Guest speakers share information each month, and attendees build relationships to support each other's service to our community.
Mission:
Develop collaboration between non-profit organizations and the business community to impact and serve Mesa.
Create and support action and impact driven opportunities for the greater good of the Mesa community.
Promote active engagement and the development of strong relationships at both the personal and organization-wide levels.
Agenda:
Increase awareness of non-profit organizations as drivers of positive economic and social change.
Create action-oriented events to unite non-profits and the business community.
Identify and organize resources and actively match them with areas of need.
Continuously expand the scope of interested organizations to further the reach and effectiveness of the committee.
Invitation:
Mesa Chamber members in good standing are welcome to attend each month's meeting.
Facilitators:
Committee Chairs: Annette Sellers, Charitable Giving Advisor - A New Leaf; and David Scott, Arizona Regional President - Meadows Bank
Staff Liaison: Christine Terrell, Assistant Director of Programs & Engagement – Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Board Liaison: Mark Young, CEO - Azura
When This Committee Meets
This committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month with an agenda of topics and opportunities to engage the community. See upcoming meetings in the Chamber Event Calendar.
How to Be a Part of the Committee
Contact Mesa Chamber President and CEO, Sally Harrison, at sharrison@mesachamber.org
Tools And Links
Giving Catalog
Each year, the Chamber prodices a "Giving Catalog" providing you efficient profiles for the non profit Mesa Chamber members. Included in that profile is data such as if the organization needs/utilizes volunteers, does the organization qualify for the Arizona tax credit, etc.
Download the most recent edition PDF of the catalog here:
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