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Announcing our Keynote Conversation
Communities thrive when people and institutions work together to create opportunity. With that in mind, we're excited to be hosting an important conversation at our Annual Breakfast & Community Awards on October 30.
Innovating Trust: Redefining Philanthropy from the Ground Up
As traditional philanthropic models face growing scrutiny, a new generation of leaders is forging bold, trust-based approaches that center community wisdom and authentic relationships. This timely panel brings together three trailblazers who are not only challenging the norms of giving—but actively redesigning them.
C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Interim Vice President for Grants at the Episcopal Health Foundation, brings three decades of experience advancing opportunity through policy and systems change. Her work spans housing, food systems, transportation, and the built environment—all rooted in the social determinants of health.
Katia Jones, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona, has over 20 years of experience in development and donor relations. She now leads the foundation in efforts to embed foundational transparency and community-led solutions across the state in support of women and girls of all identities.
Ashley Hare, co-founder of RE:Frame Youth Arts Center, is a nationally recognized facilitator with creative curriculum design and production expertise. Ashley’s work reignites joy and curiosity while cultivating human-centered leadership practices.
In this moment of growing complexity and shifting expectations, this conversation will explore how philanthropy must evolve to stay relevant and responsive. Panelists will share practical strategies for building trust, navigating institutional change, and creating funding models that are accountable to the communities they serve.
2025 Annual Breakfast & Community Awards
Thursday, October 30, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
The Post & Neon Garden, 26 N MacDonald, Mesa
Community Award Honorees
Exemplary Collaborative
The Arizona Early Childhood Business Initiative for it's impactful work in expanding access to high quality child care by equipping business owners with the skills and resources they need to sustain and grow their programs.
Exemplary Partner
JPMorganChase for their transformational investments in LISC Phoenix's work and lasting impact on our communities.
Special Recognition
2025 Graduates of the Housing Developer Training Institute for completing an intensive learning program with the goal of building the supply of affordable housing in Arizona.
Thank you to our sponsors
Awards Sponsors
Table Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
B.H.H.S. Legacy Foundation
FineMark National Bank & Trust
U.S. Bank
Vitalyst Health Foundation
Ally Sponsors
Bank of America, Dudley Ventures, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Friends of Transit, Gorman & Company LLC, National Bank of Arizona, Sunbelt Holdings, Sunflower Bank
It's not too late to become a sponsor. Contact fpollack@lisc.org to learn more.
