activities · 27
what they do
direct service · 23
- Administers Arizona's official organ and tissue donor registry Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationManages DonateLifeAZ.org, the state's official registry for organ, eye, and tissue donor registration, facilitating enrollment for Arizonans through partnerships with driver license agencies and community events.
- Administers Arizona's official organ and tissue donor registry Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationManages DonateLifeAZ.org, the state's official registry for organ and tissue donor registration, facilitating enrollment for Arizonans through online and in-person channels.
- Administers Arizona's official organ and tissue donor registry Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationManages DonateLifeAZ.org, the state-designated registry for Arizonans to formally register their decision to be organ, eye, and tissue donors.
- Administers Arizona’s official organ and tissue donor registry Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationManages DonateLifeAZ.org, the state-authorized registry for Arizonans to formally register their decision to be organ, eye, and tissue donors.
- Conducts donor registration and public outreach at community events Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationFacilitates organ and tissue donor registration at diverse community events across Arizona, expanding public participation in donation.
- Coordinates organ and tissue donation processes across ArizonaOperates as a full-service recovery agency providing organ, eye, and tissue recovery services statewide through offices in Tempe and Tucson, responding to hospital notifications, coordinating donation logistics, and ensuring compliance with high regulatory standards.
- Coordinates organ and tissue donation processes across ArizonaOperates as a full-service recovery agency providing organ, eye, and tissue recovery services statewide through offices in Tempe and Tucson, responding to hospital notifications and coordinating donations with dignity and respect.
- Coordinates organ and tissue recovery services across ArizonaProvides comprehensive organ and tissue recovery services throughout Arizona via offices in Tempe and Tucson, responding to hospital notifications and coordinating the donation process with hospitals, medical examiners, and partner agencies.
- Coordinates organ and tissue recovery services across ArizonaProvides comprehensive organ and tissue recovery services through offices in Tempe and Tucson, responding to hospital notifications and coordinating the donation process with medical and funeral partners.
- Facilitates donor registration through community and government partnerships Blood Donation Drives CoordinationConducts donor registration drives at community events and collaborates with driver license agencies to enable Arizonans to register as donors during license transactions.
- Facilitates donor registration through community and government partnerships Organ and Tissue Donor RegistrationPartners with driver license agencies, hospitals, medical examiners, and community organizations to support and expand organ and tissue donor registration and streamline donation processes.
- Operates as a certified, multi-service organ and tissue recovery agency Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryFunctions as a highly regulated, multi-certified organization established in 1986, expanding over time to include ocular recovery, full tissue services, and laboratory-based genetic testing for transplant compatibility.
- Operates immunogenetics laboratory for organ matching Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryRuns an immunogenetics laboratory established in 1997 to perform genetic testing critical for matching organs between donors and recipients.
- Operates specialized donation programs including birth tissue and ocular recovery Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryRuns a birth tissue donation program enrolling hundreds of families annually and serves as Arizona’s only eye recovery agency, having expanded to full-service recovery including ocular and immunogenetics services.
- Operates specialized donation programs including birth tissue donation Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryRuns a birth tissue donation program that enrolls hundreds of families annually, with each donation event supporting up to 50 recipients, and maintains an immunogenetics laboratory for genetic testing in organ matching.
- Operates specialized donation programs including birth tissue recovery Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryRuns a birth tissue donation program that enrolls hundreds of families annually, with each donation event supporting up to 50 recipients, and maintains an immunogenetics laboratory for organ matching.
- Operates specialized donation programs including ocular and birth tissue recovery Birth and Placental Tissue RecoveryProvides full-service recovery including ocular tissue and birth tissue donation; became Arizona’s only eye recovery agency in 1995 and currently enrolls hundreds of families annually in its birth tissue program, supporting up to 50 recipients per donation event.
- Provides support and care for donor families and honors donor legacies Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsOffers compassionate care to donor families, honors deceased donors through recognition programs, and shares personal stories to highlight the impact of donation.
- Shares donor and recipient stories to promote donation awareness Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsAmplifies personal accounts of donors, transplant recipients, and individuals awaiting transplants to educate the public and encourage donor registration.
- Shares donor, recipient, and waiting list stories to promote donation awareness Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsAmplifies personal stories from donors, transplant recipients, and individuals on waiting lists to educate the public and encourage donor registration.
- Shares impact stories to promote donation awareness Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsAmplifies personal accounts of donors, recipients, and individuals waiting for transplants to educate the public and encourage donor registration.
- Supports donor families and honors donor legacies Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsProvides care and support to donor families, honors deceased donors through recognition programs, and shares personal stories of donors, recipients, and those awaiting transplants to raise awareness and honor donation decisions.
- Supports donor families and honors donor legacies Donor Family Support and Awareness ProgramsProvides care and support to donor families, honors deceased donors through recognition programs, and shares personal stories of donors, recipients, and those awaiting transplants to highlight the impact of donation.
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- Delivers education and capacity-building for professional partnersProvides training, educational materials, and reimbursement processing support to funeral homes, hospitals, and other professional partners to strengthen their ability to support organ and tissue donation.
- Provides education and capacity building for professional partners Donation Support for Funeral and Medical ProfessionalsOffers educational programs, resources, and reimbursement processing support to funeral homes, hospital staff, and other professional partners to strengthen their capacity to support organ and tissue donation.
- Provides education and capacity building for professional partnersDelivers educational programs and resources to hospital staff, funeral homes, and medical examiners; provides reimbursement processing and supports integration of donation practices within partner organizations.
- Provides education and resources to professional partnersDelivers educational programs, reimbursement processing, and materials to funeral homes, hospitals, and other professional partners to support effective collaboration in the donation process.
strategies · 43
how they think
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- Advance care planning integration advance-care-planningEncourages individuals to make and communicate their organ donation decisions in advance as part of broader advance healthcare planning, ensuring intentions are known and respected.
- Advance care planning integration advance-care-planningEncourages individuals to make and communicate their organ donation decisions in advance as part of broader end-of-life care planning, ensuring alignment with personal values and medical intent.
- Birth tissue donation program birth_tissue_donationEnables the donation of birth tissue from full-term Caesarian sections for use in life-enhancing medical treatments such as wound healing and ocular repair.
- Birth tissue donation program birth_tissue_donationEnables the recovery of birth tissue from full-term Caesarian births for use in regenerative medicine and healing applications, expanding donation opportunities beyond traditional organ and tissue sources.
- Collaborative industry network model collaborative_network_modelPartners with national leaders in the donation and transplant industry to share best practices and improve donation outcomes through collaboration.
- Collaborative network model collaborative_network_modelPartners with national industry leaders to share best practices, innovate, and improve organ and tissue donation outcomes through collective expertise.
- Community and faith-based outreach faith_based_outreachLeverages trusted community networks—including faith communities, schools, and workplaces—to promote organ donation through culturally resonant messaging, peer education, and local engagement initiatives.
- Community and institutional outreach healthcare_partnership_outreachExpands donor registration and education through partnerships with healthcare organizations, faith communities, schools, and workplaces, embedding donation messaging into trusted community institutions.
- Dignity-centered donation care dignity-centered donationUpholds dignity and respect for donors and donor families as a foundational principle throughout the donation process.
- Dignity-centered donation practice dignity-centered donationUpholds dignity and respect for donors and donor families as a foundational principle, shaping all aspects of the donation and recovery process.
- Dignity-centered donation practices dignity-centered donationCenters dignity and respect for donors and donor families in all aspects of the donation process, ensuring ethical, compassionate care as a foundation for public trust and participation.
- Dignity-centered donor and family care dignity-centered donationCenters dignity, respect, and compassion for donors and donor families throughout the donation process, shaping policies and practices to honor the gift of life.
- Faith-based community engagement faith_based_outreachPartners with faith-based communities to promote organ donation as an act of compassion and service, using trusted religious networks to amplify messaging.
- Flexible and digital volunteer engagement flexible_volunteer_engagementSupports broad volunteer participation by offering flexible roles and an online onboarding system tailored to individual skills and availability.
- Flexible and digital volunteer engagement flexible_volunteer_engagementRecruits and onboards volunteers through accessible digital systems and offers flexible roles tailored to individual skills and availability, expanding capacity for outreach and education.
- Flexible volunteer engagement model flexible_volunteer_engagementRecruits and onboards volunteers through digital systems and offers flexible roles tailored to individual skills and availability, increasing accessibility and sustainability of volunteer contributions.
- Flexible volunteer engagement system flexible_volunteer_engagementSupports scalable outreach by offering adaptable volunteer roles and using digital tools for efficient onboarding, enabling broad community participation.
- Gift-of-life mission framework gift-of-life modelOperates under a mission-centered model focused on maximizing life-saving and life-enhancing transplant opportunities through the gift of donation.
- Healthcare and hospital partnership integration hospital-partner-integrationLeverages partnerships with hospitals and healthcare organizations to embed donation education, outreach, and registration into clinical and non-clinical settings, ensuring system-wide support for donation.
- Healthcare system and hospital integration hospital-partner-integrationPartners with hospitals and healthcare organizations to embed organ and tissue donation processes within clinical workflows, ensuring coordination with medical examiners and maximizing donation opportunities while maintaining forensic and regulatory integrity.
- Medicolegal donation coordination medicolegal-donation-integrationIntegrates organ and tissue donation processes with medical examiner systems to protect forensic integrity while preserving donation opportunities.
- Medicolegal donation integration medicolegal-donation-integrationCoordinates with medical examiners to integrate organ and tissue donation into medicolegal death investigations, preserving both forensic integrity and donation opportunities.
- Multi-channel donor registration system registry-based_donationLeverages multiple pathways—including state driver license registration and online public registries—to maximize donor enrollment and ensure legal documentation of intent.
- Multisector community outreach healthcare_partnership_outreachExpands donor registration and education through targeted engagement with healthcare organizations, faith communities, schools, and workplaces using culturally resonant messaging and peer-led models.
- Organ procurement organization model organ_procurement_organization_modelOperates as a nonprofit organ procurement organization focused on donor care, clinical coordination, and the recovery of organs and tissues to save and heal lives.
- Organ procurement organization model organ_procurement_organization_modelOperates as a nonprofit organ procurement organization with a systematic approach to donor care, organ and tissue recovery, and collaboration across medical and legal systems to save and heal lives.
- Organ procurement organization model organ_procurement_organization_modelOperates as a nonprofit organ procurement organization that ensures high standards of donor care and maximizes organ and tissue recovery through clinical and logistical coordination.
- Quality and regulatory compliance system regulatory_compliance_and_quality_assuranceEnsures safety, ethical standards, and operational excellence through adherence to national regulations and regular audits across all aspects of organ and tissue donation.
- Registry and driver license enrollment promotion registry-based_donationPromotes official organ donor registration through the state’s driver license system and public registries to ensure legal documentation and facilitate posthumous donation.
- Registry-based donor enrollment registry-based_donationPromotes organ and tissue donation through state-maintained registries, with driver license registration as the primary enrollment channel, ensuring legal consent and system efficiency.
- Registry-based donor enrollment registry-based_donationPromotes permanent donor designation through state-maintained registries and driver license enrollment systems to ensure legal and accessible donation consent.
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance regulatory_compliance_and_quality_assuranceMaintains rigorous compliance with national regulatory standards and undergoes regular audits to ensure safety, quality, and ethical integrity in all donation services.
- Specialized tissue donation programs birth_tissue_donationEnables birth tissue donation from full-term Caesarian sections for use in medical treatments, expanding the impact of donation beyond traditional organ recovery.
- Specialized tissue donation programs birth_tissue_donationEnables birth tissue donation from full-term Caesarian sections, expanding the availability of healing tissues for medical treatments such as wound repair and ophthalmology.
- Statewide donation optimization statewide impact optimizationSeeks to maximize Arizona’s donation potential through continuous improvement in systems, partnerships, and outreach strategies.
- Statewide donation optimization statewide impact optimizationSeeks to maximize Arizona’s life-saving and healing potential through continuous improvement in donation systems, infrastructure, and performance metrics.
- Statewide system improvement statewide impact optimizationFocuses on maximizing Arizona’s donation potential through continuous improvement of systems, collaboration with national leaders, and data-informed optimization of donation outcomes.
- Statewide system improvement and collaboration statewide impact optimizationWorks to optimize donation outcomes across Arizona by collaborating with national leaders and continuously improving systems, processes, and compliance to maximize lifesaving impact.
- Story-based public engagement story-based-outreachUses personal stories from donor families and volunteers to humanize organ donation, build emotional resonance, and inspire registration and support.
- Story-based public engagement story-based-outreachUses personal stories from donor families and volunteers to emotionally engage the public, build trust, and inspire organ donation registration through relatable narratives.
- Story-based public engagement story-based-outreachUses personal stories from donor families and volunteers to emotionally connect with the public, increase awareness, and inspire organ donation registration.
- Workplace engagement for donor registration workplace_engagementEngages employers and employees through workplace programs, speaker events, and health initiatives to promote organ donation education and registration.
- Youth and student-led education campaigns student_led_education_campaignsEmpowers students through High School and Campus Challenges to lead peer-to-peer education and donor registration drives, leveraging youth networks for cultural change.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Birth Tissue Donation Program
Enables parents to donate placenta after scheduled Caesarian section births, supporting healing for up to 50 recipients per donation
DonateLifeAZ Registry
Statewide registry administration for organ and tissue donors, managed in partnership with state agencies and driver license providers
DonateLifeAZ.org Registry
Administers Arizona’s official organ and tissue donor registry, allowing residents to legally document their donation decision
Organ and Tissue Donation Coordination
24/7 response to hospital notifications, coordination of organ and tissue recovery, and support for donor families throughout the donation process
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in community outreach, donor registration events, and storytelling to promote organ donation awareness
relationships · 30
who they work with
- American Society of Nephrology Partner — Collaborates during National Kidney Month on the 850 Challenge to promote kidney health.
- American Society of Nephrology Partner — Collaborates on initiatives during National Kidney Month, including the 850 Challenge.
- American Society of Nephrology Partner — Collaborates on the 850 Challenge initiative during National Kidney Month.
- Arizona Lions Eye and Tissue Bank Partner — Acquired by DNA in 1995 to expand eye and tissue recovery services.
- Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics Partner — Works with the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics to ensure tissue safety for transplants.
- Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation Partner — Collaborates with AMAT to advance donation and transplantation within multicultural communities.
- Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Network — Member of the national organization representing organ procurement organizations in the United States.
- Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Partner — Original hospital program partner in establishing Arizona's first organ and tissue bank.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Government — Regulatory body that certifies Donor Network of Arizona through oversight and audits.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Collaborates with the federal entity responsible for health care coverage in the U.S. to support donation activities.
- Department of Health and Human Services – Organ Donation Government — Works with the U.S. government's official organ, tissue, and eye donation program to support national donation efforts.
- Donate Life America Partner — Partners with Donate Life America to educate the public about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
- Driver License Partners Partner — Partners with driver license agencies to enable organ and tissue donor registration.
- Eye Bank Association of America Partner — Works with the Eye Bank Association of America to support sight restoration through eye donation.
- Faith-based communities Partner — Works with religious congregations to promote organ donation as an act of compassion and generosity.
- Food and Drug Administration Government — Collaborates with the FDA, which oversees tissue donation for transplantation in the U.S.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Government — Regulatory body that certifies Donor Network of Arizona for tissue banking and safety standards.
- Funeral Directors Partner — Works with funeral directors to support donor families and provide donation resources.
- Galaxy Digital Partner — Technology platform used for volunteer application and orientation.
- Health care organizations Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to promote organ donation through education, donor stories, and onsite registration.
- Hospital Professionals Partner — Collaborates with hospital professionals to support organ and tissue donation processes.
- Medical Examiners Partner — Collaborates with medical examiners to facilitate donation while respecting death investigation protocols.
- Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Government — Works with OPTN, the national organization maintaining the organ waiting list and donation data.
- Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Government — Federally designated network that certifies and oversees Donor Network of Arizona's organ procurement activities.
- Schools and universities Partner — Partners with educational institutions to lead High School and Campus Challenges for donor registration and peer education.
- St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center Partner — Supported the transition of AOTB to an independent, community-based organization in 1992.
- The Alliance Partner — Collaborates with The Alliance to advance organ donation and transplantation through learning, innovation, and collaboration.
- United Network for Organ Sharing Government — Collaborates with UNOS, which administers the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and collects national donation data.
- University Medical Center Partner — Supported the transition of AOTB to an independent, community-based organization in 1992.
- Workplaces Partner — Engages employers and employees in donor registration and education as part of community health initiatives.