activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 12
- Collegiate Flag Football Tournament Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsHosts a two-day national collegiate flag football tournament, the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, featuring eight women's programs, with games telecast nationally on ESPNU and livestreamed on its website.
- Collegiate Flag Football Tournament Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsHosts a two-day national collegiate flag football tournament for women's programs, with games telecast nationally on ESPNU and the ESPN App, and livestreamed on its website.
- Community Engagement and Event Management Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes and manages various public events and activities related to its sporting events, including a Fan Fest Pregame Party, engaging volunteers, hosting marching bands, and providing child safety wristbands.
- Event Management and Fan Engagement Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes and manages various fan engagement activities and events surrounding collegiate sports, including a non-ticketed Fan Fest Pregame Party, hosting marching bands, engaging volunteers, and providing child safety wristbands at events.
- Hosting Collegiate Football Bowl Games Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsOrganizes and hosts major collegiate football bowl games, including the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the annual Rate Bowl featuring Big 12 vs. Big Ten matchups, and will host a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal.
- Hosting Collegiate Football Bowl Games Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsOrganizes and hosts major collegiate football bowl games, including the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the annual Rate Bowl featuring Big 12 vs. Big Ten conference matchups, as well as College Football Playoff Quarterfinals.
- Hosting Fan Events and Experiences Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fan engagement activities around bowl games, such as the non-ticketed Fan Fest Pregame Party, hosting university marching bands, and providing child safety wristbands at events.
- Operating the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsMaintains and offers free admission to the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum, which features memorabilia from past games, displays of FBS team helmets, and major college football awards like the Heisman Trophy.
- Organizing College Football Bowl Games Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsOrganizes and hosts major college football bowl games, including the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Rate Bowl, featuring matchups between Big 12 and Big Ten conferences, and a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal.
- Organizing Collegiate Flag Football Tournaments Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsHosts national collegiate flag football tournaments, including the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, featuring women's programs, with games telecast nationally and livestreamed.
- Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum Operation Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsMaintains and offers free admission to the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum, which features memorabilia from past games, displays FBS team helmets, and showcases major college football awards like the Heisman Trophy.
- Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum Operation Major Collegiate & Professional Sporting EventsOperates the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum, which features memorabilia from past Fiesta Bowl games, displays all 130 FBS team helmets, and exhibits major college football awards like the Heisman Trophy, offering free admission to the public.
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- Fundraising for Nonprofits through Ticket SalesOffers fundraising opportunities for 501(c)(3) organizations by providing group discounts on tickets and returning a portion of ticket sales to participating nonprofits.
- Nonprofit Fundraising SupportOffers fundraising opportunities for 501(c)(3) organizations by providing group discounts on tickets and returning a portion of ticket sales to participating nonprofits.
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- Community Grantmaking to Nonprofits Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingProvides funding to selected Arizona nonprofits through an annual grant cycle, with 22 organizations receiving funding in the 2024-25 cycle.
- Grantmaking for Arizona Nonprofits Local Community GrantmakingProvides funding to selected Arizona nonprofits through an annual grant cycle, supporting various community initiatives.
- Grantmaking for Arizona NonprofitsProvides funding to selected Arizona nonprofits through an annual grant cycle and offers fundraising opportunities for 501(c)(3) organizations by returning a portion of ticket sales from events.
- Grantmaking for Arizona Teachers (Wishes for Teachers) Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsOperates the "Wishes for Teachers" program, providing grants to Arizona teachers for classroom needs. This includes $2,500 grants through DonorsChoose and larger $50,000 grants for school renovations, having granted $9.7 million to over 3,100 teachers over 10 years.
- Teacher Classroom Grant Program (Wishes for Teachers) Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsOperates the "Wishes for Teachers" program, granting classroom wishes and providing $2,500 grants to over 3,100 Arizona teachers, totaling $9.7 million over 10 years, impacting over one million students. The program also grants three $50,000 school wishes for campus renovations.
- Teacher Classroom Grants (Wishes for Teachers) Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsOperates the "Wishes for Teachers" program, which grants classroom wishes to teachers, providing $2,500 grants through DonorsChoose and larger $50,000 grants for school renovations. Over 10 years, the program has granted $9.7 million to over 3,100 Arizona teachers, impacting more than one million students.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community engagement through volunteer-powered events community_event_engagementThe organization fosters community connection and engagement by organizing and executing volunteer-powered events, such as gamedays and parades, which serve to bring people together and build a sense of shared experience.
- Enhancing fan and athlete experience through event design athlete_and_fan_centered_event_designThe organization designs events to offer premium experiences for attendees, such as pregame hospitality and cashless options, while also creating experiences that honor student-athletes and elevate the sport itself, and preserving the legacy of college football through museum-based engagement.
- Enhancing fan and athlete experience through event design athlete_centered_event_designThe organization designs events to offer premium experiences for attendees, such as pregame hospitality and cashless transactions, while also creating experiences that honor student-athletes and elevate the sport itself. This includes preserving the legacy of college football through museum-based engagement.
- Enhancing fan and athlete experience through event design athlete_and_fan_centered_event_designThe organization designs events to offer premium experiences for attendees, such as pregame hospitality and museum-based engagement, while also creating experiences that honor student-athletes and elevate the sport itself.
- Incentivizing repeat engagement through legacy membership legacy_membership_incentiveThe organization encourages ongoing participation and loyalty by offering a legacy membership model that provides exclusive benefits, such as priority seating and early ticket access, to incentivize repeat ticket purchases.
- Incentivizing repeat engagement through legacy membership legacy_membership_incentiveThe organization encourages ongoing participation and loyalty by offering a legacy membership model that provides exclusive benefits, such as priority seating and early ticket access, to incentivize repeat ticket purchases and sustained engagement.
- Leveraging sporting events for philanthropic fundraising event_driven_philanthropyThe organization uses major sporting events, particularly college football bowl games, and corporate partnerships as platforms to generate charitable resources. This model links ticket sales and event engagement directly to funding for Arizona nonprofits focused on youth, sports, and education.
- Leveraging sporting events for philanthropic fundraising event_driven_philanthropyThe organization uses major sporting events, particularly college football bowl games, and corporate partnerships as platforms to generate charitable resources. This model links ticket sales and event engagement to financial returns for Arizona nonprofits focused on youth, sports, and education.
- Supporting youth, sports, and education through grantmaking youth_sports_education_grantmakingThe organization directly supports community success by providing grants to organizations and educators that enhance youth development, promote sports participation, and improve educational experiences, including funding for classroom needs.
- Supporting youth, sports, and education through grantmaking youth_sports_education_grantmakingThe organization directly contributes to community success by providing grants to organizations and educators that enhance youth development, promote sports participation, and improve educational experiences, including funding for classroom needs.
- Supporting youth, sports, and education through grantmaking youth_sports_education_grantmakingThe organization directly contributes to community success by providing grants to organizations and educators that enhance youth development, promote sports participation, and improve educational experiences, including classroom wish grants for K-12 teachers.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Ambassadors
A group of volunteers who represent the organization at events and in the community.
Fiesta Bowl
A major college football bowl game held annually in Arizona.
Fiesta Bowl Charities
The charitable arm of the Fiesta Bowl organization, which distributes grants to non-profit organizations in Arizona focusing on youth, sports, and education.
Fiesta Bowl Fan Fest
A fan engagement event associated with the Fiesta Bowl.
Fiesta Bowl Parade
An annual parade held in conjunction with the Fiesta Bowl events.
Fiesta Bowl Pregame Party
A pre-game event for attendees of the Fiesta Bowl.
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
An annual college football bowl game held in Arizona.
Yellow Jacket Committee
A volunteer committee that supports the organization's events and community engagement.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Big 12 Conference Partner — Hosts a postseason college football matchup featuring teams from the Big 12 Conference.
- Big Ten Conference Partner — Hosts a postseason college football matchup featuring teams from the Big Ten Conference.
- Chase Field Partner — Holds the Rate Bowl event at Chase Field, an MLB stadium.
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Partner organization featured in the museum's partner spotlight.
- Craft Culinary Concepts Partner — Exclusive food service provider for concessions at State Farm Stadium during the event.
- DonorsChoose Partner — Provides grants to teachers through DonorsChoose.
- ESPN Partner — Collaborated to broadcast the championship game and a semifinal of the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic nationally on ESPNU and the ESPN App.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Listed as an "Honor Roll" school partner.
- HomeTeam Network Partner — Partnered to produce all games of the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, with 17 games livestreamed on the Foundation's website.
- Oakley Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, supporting the advancement of flag football and athlete opportunities.
- Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers Partner — Program providing direct funding to teachers and classrooms across Arizona.
- Palo Verde Generating Station Partner — Title partner of Wishes for Teachers.
- Rate Bowl Partner — Annual bowl game that supports fundraising and community engagement efforts.
- Rate Bowl Partner — Co-hosts events and shares legacy membership benefits with the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.
- SRP Partner — Presents the Wishes for Teachers Draft Day.
- State Farm Stadium Partner — Host venue for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, providing facilities and operational support.
- Valley Metro Partner — Provides public bus transportation access to the event via stops near the stadium.
- Vrbo Partner — Title sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl, reflected in the event name and branding.
- Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Partner — Annual bowl game that supports fundraising and community engagement efforts.
- Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Partner — Co-hosts events and shares legacy membership benefits with the Rate Bowl.