activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Fundraising through Quilt Auctions and Sales Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsCollects donated quilts and organizes auctions and sales events, including large local quilt auctions held every three years, to raise funds. Since 2003, over $1,000,000 has been raised through these efforts.
- Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Health Organizations Local Community GrantmakingDistributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to various health organizations in Southern Arizona, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center.
- Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Health Organizations Local Community GrantmakingDistributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to various organizations in Southern Arizona, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center.
capacity building · 1
- Community Quilt Displays and PresentationsOffers quilt displays at offices, organizations, or businesses in the Tucson, Arizona area and provides presentations to groups or organizations.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community outreach to support fundraising and education community_outreach_and_fundraisingAdvances organizational goals by engaging communities through educational talks and supporting local fundraising initiatives, strengthening public involvement and awareness.
- Fundraising through donated quilts fundraising_through_donated_goodsThe organization raises funds by collecting donated quilts from a community of quilters, many of whom have personal connections to the cause, and then selling these quilts through various channels including online sales, local events, and auctions.
- Fundraising through donated quilts and community engagement fundraising through donated goodsUses donated quilts—particularly from quilters affected by breast and gynecologic cancers—as the core fundraising mechanism, leveraging community connections to sustain supply and engagement.
- Market-driven product development for fundraising market_driven_product_developmentThe organization encourages specific themes for donated quilts based on past auction sales data to maximize their fundraising potential, aligning product creation with market demand.
- Market-informed quilt production and fundraising events market-driven product developmentGuides quilt donation themes and product development based on historical auction performance and organizes targeted events like trunk shows and fashion shows to maximize fundraising returns.
- Upcycling vintage quilt materials upcycling_vintage_itemsThe organization rescues and transforms vintage quilt tops into new quilts for sale, thereby giving new life to historical items and expanding their product offerings for fundraising.
- Upcycling vintage quilt tops to create saleable products upcycling/rescuing vintage itemsRescues vintage quilt tops and transforms them into new, marketable quilts, combining preservation with revenue generation.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Long-Term Quilt Exhibition and Sale
Multi-month exhibitions hosted at venues like Tucson Botanical Gardens, resulting in sales of over 160 quilts and boutique items
Pattern Sales
Sells quilt patterns designed by creative contributors, with proceeds supporting the organization’s mission
Quilt Auction
Large-scale quilt auctions held every three years, with quilts donated by quilters nationwide; first auction in 2003 raised $53,000
The Giving Celebration
Annual event to thank quilters and volunteers and distribute grant checks to recipient organizations
relationships · 29
who they work with
- 35th Ave Fabric World/Sew & Vac Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Phoenix and Chandler.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Early recipient of fundraising proceeds.
- Arizona Oncology Foundation Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
- Arizona Oncology Foundation Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
- Arizona Quilter’s Guild Partner — Provides support through quilt donations and fundraising opportunities.
- Bag It! Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
- Bernina Connection Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Phoenix.
- Cactus Quilt Shop Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
- Cactus Quilt Shop Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
- Cathey’s Sew and Vac Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
- Cathey’s Sewing and Vacuum Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Oro Valley, Tucson, and Sahuarita.
- El Rio Health Center Foundation Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
- El Rio Health Center Foundation Partner — Recent recipient of revenues.
- Marilyn Pollow Partner — Treasurer and contact for monetary donation inquiries.
- Quilt Basket Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
- Sainte Healthcare Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
- Sew Easy Sewing Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Sierra Vista.
- St. Elizabeth's Health Center Partner — Recent recipient of revenues; nominated Quilt for a Cause for the "Spirit of Philanthropy 2017" award.
- Terry Gallegos Partner — President and primary contact for general information, pattern publishing, and speaking engagements.
- The Quilt Basket Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
- The Quilters Market Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
- The Quilter’s Market Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
- Travel Adventures by Michelle Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
- Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
- Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Partnered for long-term exhibitions and sales in 2018 and 2019, and hosted "The Giving Celebration" in 2019.
- Tucson Cancer Conquerors Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
- Tucson Medical Center Foundation Partner — Recent recipient of revenues; also received all proceeds from the 2019 Auction for its Genetic Counseling Program.
- Tucson Medical Center's Joel Childers, M.D. Fund Partner — Early recipient of fundraising proceeds.
- Tucson Quilters Guild Partner — Continuous and valued supporter since inception.