activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 6
- Educational Program Development STEM Competitions and Project-Based LearningThe organization developed a plan for an integrated P-20 education pipeline and created state robotics championships for high school students.
- Member Experience and Engagement Assessment Member Practice SurveysThe organization creates and manages periodic surveys to assess and track member experience and engagement.
- Membership Management and Engagement Membership Management & RecruitmentThe organization manages membership databases, event registration, attendance tracking for various meetings and events, and processes annual membership renewals. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding, and conduct surveys to assess member experience.
- Membership and Event Management Membership Management & RecruitmentThe organization manages membership databases, event registration, participation systems, event scheduling, attendance tracking for various meetings, and processes for annual membership renewal. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Membership and Event Management Membership Management & RecruitmentThe organization manages membership databases, event registration, participation systems, event scheduling, attendance tracking for various meetings, and processes for annual membership renewal and dues payment. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Sports Team Relocation Assistance Civic Advocacy & Major Event MobilizationThe organization assisted in bringing the NFL Arizona Cardinals from St. Louis in 1988.
advocacy · 7
- Advocacy for Civic and Cultural Initiatives Civic Advocacy & Major Event MobilizationThe organization advocates for and contributes to significant civic and cultural initiatives, such as the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona, booking the Valley's first Super Bowl, and retaining the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix.
- Advocacy for Education Initiatives Education Policy Advocacy & MobilizationThe organization supports and promotes various education initiatives, including Proposition 300, Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Game Plan, Proposition 301 to finance and improve K-12 and higher education, statewide full-day kindergarten, and laws requiring mastery of 3rd grade reading. They also collaborate to restore funding for Career Technical Education and Joint Technical Education Districts.
- Advocacy for Regional Development and Infrastructure Civic Advocacy & Major Event MobilizationThe organization advocates for and contributes to the development of regional infrastructure, including the Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center), the regional freeway and light rail system, and the 1986 Valley freeway expansion. They also led efforts to fund freeway and regional transportation.
- Advocacy for Regional Development and Infrastructure Civic Advocacy & Major Event MobilizationThe organization advocates for and contributes to the development of regional infrastructure, including the expansion of the Valley freeway system, the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center), and the implementation of a regional light rail system. They also supported efforts to retain the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix and bring the NFL Arizona Cardinals to the state.
- Education Policy Advocacy and Support Education Policy Advocacy & MobilizationThe organization advocates for and supports various education initiatives, including Proposition 300, Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Game Plan, and Proposition 301 to finance and improve K-12 and higher education. They also assisted in implementing statewide full-day kindergarten, led efforts for 3rd-grade reading mastery laws, and supported funding for Career Technical Education.
- Opposition to Immigration Measures Immigration Policy AdvocacyThe organization voiced opposition to HCR2060, an immigration measure.
- Social and Civil Rights Advocacy Immigration Policy AdvocacyThe organization contributed to the successful passage and establishment of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona in 1992 and voiced opposition to immigration measures like HCR2060.
research · 3
- Regional Economic and Social Impact Research Regional Economic & Industry ResearchThe organization publishes reports, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyze the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region.
- Regional Growth Analysis and Reporting Regional Economic & Industry ResearchThe organization publishes reports, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyze the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region.
- Regional Growth and Transformation Analysis Regional Economic & Industry ResearchThe organization publishes research, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyzes the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region, highlighting its development into America's fifth-largest city.
capacity building · 2
- Development of Educational Programs and OrganizationsThe organization develops and supports educational programs and organizations, including the creation of the Arizona CEO Summit, First Things First, the Silent Witness Program, Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong, a plan for an integrated P-20 education pipeline, and state robotics championships for high schools.
- Organizational Founding and Capacity BuildingThe organization founded and supported the creation of other key organizations and initiatives, including Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong, the Arizona CEO Summit, First Things First, and the Silent Witness Program.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advocating for Economic Diversification and Resilience economic diversificationThe organization advocates for building a diversified and resilient economy to mitigate boom-and-bust cycles and reduce reliance on population growth alone, aiming for sustained economic stability.
- Advocating for Economic Diversification and Resilience economic diversificationThe organization advocates for building a diversified and resilient economy to mitigate boom-and-bust cycles and reduce reliance on population growth alone, aiming for long-term economic stability.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving for Equity collaborative problem-solvingThe organization focuses on enhancing equity through collaborative initiatives that specifically address economic prosperity in Arizona, believing that shared effort leads to more equitable outcomes.
- Economic Diversification for Resilience economic diversificationThe organization advocates for building a diversified and resilient economy to mitigate boom-and-bust cycles and reduce reliance on population growth alone, aiming for long-term economic stability.
- Enhancing Equity through Collaborative Economic Prosperity Initiatives collaborative problem-solvingThe organization focuses on enhancing equity by engaging in collaborative initiatives that address economic prosperity across Arizona, implying that shared economic growth can lead to more equitable outcomes.
- Enhancing Equity through Collaborative Economic Prosperity Initiatives collaborative problem-solvingThe organization focuses on enhancing equity by engaging in collaborative initiatives that address economic prosperity within Arizona, aiming to improve the quality of life in underserved communities.
- Multi-sector Collaboration for Regional Improvement multi-sector collaborationThe organization aligns leadership and resources from business, education, philanthropy, and government sectors to improve economic vitality, quality of life, and address priority issues in the greater Phoenix area and Arizona. This collaborative approach is believed to produce positive change and solve community issues by convening diverse partners.
- Multi-sectoral Collaboration for Regional Improvement multi-sector collaborationThe organization aligns leadership and resources from business, education, philanthropy, and government sectors to improve economic vitality, quality of life, and address priority issues in the greater Phoenix area and the State of Arizona. This collaborative approach is seen as a mechanism to produce positive change and solve community issues.
- Multi-sectoral Collaboration for Regional Improvement multi-sector collaborationThe organization aligns leadership and resources from business, education, philanthropy, and government sectors to improve economic vitality, quality of life, and address priority issues in the greater Phoenix area and the State of Arizona. This collaborative approach is believed to produce positive change and solve community issues.
- Peer-Led Leadership Development peer-led leadership developmentThe organization fosters leadership development by engaging accomplished business and community leaders to guide and mentor one another, leveraging their collective experience and expertise.
- Peer-Led Leadership Development peer-led leadership developmentThe organization fosters leadership development by engaging accomplished business and community leaders to guide and learn from one another, leveraging peer expertise for growth.
- Regional Discussion Facilitation for Strategic Planning regional discussion facilitationThe organization stimulates regional discussions and critical rethinking about the region's weaknesses and strengths to inform strategic planning and future development, as exemplified by initiatives like the "Phoenix Futures Forum."
- Stimulating Regional Discussions for Strategic Planning regional discussion facilitationThe organization stimulates regional discussions and rethinking about the region's weaknesses and strengths to inform strategic planning and future development, as demonstrated by initiatives like the "Phoenix Futures Forum."
- Stimulating Regional Discussions for Strategic Planning regional discussion facilitationThe organization stimulates regional discussions and encourages rethinking about the region's weaknesses and strengths to inform strategic planning and future development, as exemplified by initiatives like the "Phoenix Futures Forum."
named programs · 3
what they call their work
50th Anniversary History Project
A project recognizing the 1975 founding of the Phoenix 40, which is now Greater Phoenix Leadership, involving collaborations with the Neal Peirce Foundation and the Center for the Future of Arizona.
Phoenix Futures Forum
A wide-ranging regional discussion stimulated by the original Peirce Report, involving data collection, national speakers, citywide convocations, and group work to develop a goals program for the region's future.
The Peirce Report, Revisited
A commissioned report and series of discussions analyzing the growth, challenges, and opportunities of the Greater Phoenix region since the original 1987 Peirce Report, focusing on topics like growth, transportation, economic development, education, and the Rio Salado.
relationships · 29
who they work with
- Arizona CEO Summit Partner — Supported the creation of the Arizona CEO Summit.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Partnered to establish the Corporate Philanthropy Awards for the region.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Supported the retention of the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix.
- Arizona Education Game Plan Partner — Backed the Arizona Education Game Plan.
- Arizona State University (ASU) Partner — Wellington Reiter, a former dean of the ASU architecture school, is now a senior advisor to ASU President Michael Crow; ASU has a large downtown complex including the Cronkite School, law, and public service schools.
- BoardEffect Partner — Utilizes BoardEffect for database management.
- Canva Partner — Utilizes Canva for digital communications or light graphic design.
- Center for the Future of Arizona Partner — Conducted public opinion survey research on resident support for growth and provided data on job growth and average wages.
- Central Arizona Project Partner — Terry Goddard, former mayor of Phoenix, is now the board president of the Central Arizona Project water system.
- First Things First Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
- First Things First Partner — Supported the creation of First Things First.
- GPEC Partner — Cora Rodriguez, a new hire at GPL, previously worked at GPEC.
- GPL Director, Public Policy Partner — Coordinates with the GPL Director, Public Policy to disseminate information and materials related to assigned committees/task forces.
- Global Pathways Institute at Skysong Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
- Greater Phoenix Economic Council Partner — Chris Camacho is the President and CEO of the organization.
- Land Advisors Partner — Greg Vogel's company provides an annual report on construction data.
- Mailchimp Partner — Utilizes Mailchimp for email marketing platforms or digital communications.
- Momentive Partner — Utilizes Momentive for database management.
- Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Partner — Worked together to establish Science Foundation Arizona, focusing on economic development.
- Personify Partner — Utilizes Personify for database management.
- Phoenix Business Journal Partner — Collaborated to found the Corporate Philanthropy Awards for the region.
- Phoenix Civic Plaza Partner — Promoted the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza, now known as Phoenix Convention Center.
- Science Foundation Arizona Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
- Southern Arizona Leadership Council Partner — Collaborated to establish Science Foundation Arizona, a public-private partnership.
- Valley Leadership Partner — Helped establish a civic engagement program for professionals in the region.
- WordPress Partner — Utilizes WordPress for website maintenance and updates.
- philanthropic organizations Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.
- private sector Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.
- public sector Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.