activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 10
- Award scholarships to high school seniors committed to community service Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides $5,000 scholarships annually to up to 8 graduating high school seniors in Arizona who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and a strong commitment to community service. The scholarship program has been active since 2005 and supports students pursuing undergraduate education.
- Awarding Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, community commitment, and a commitment to service, providing up to $5000 to eight recipients annually.
- Community Service ProjectsSupports scholarship recipients in creating and implementing community service projects, such as "COVID Meal Relief" and "Jeans 4 Teens," which address local needs.
- Engage volunteers in foundation activities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementRelies on volunteer contributions to carry out its programs, with over 80,900 volunteer hours logged to date in support of scholarship and mentorship initiatives.
- Host annual Scholarship Gala to celebrate scholars and community impactOrganizes an annual event to recognize scholarship recipients, honor community contributors, and highlight the foundation’s impact; the 20th Anniversary Scholarship Gala celebrated two decades of program success.
- Mentorship Program for Scholarship Recipients Post-Scholarship Alumni SupportProvides mentoring support to scholarship recipients, including developing recommendations for structuring mutually beneficial mentor-mentee relationships, to further support their personal and academic growth.
- Provide mentorship to scholarship recipients Post-Scholarship Alumni SupportOffers structured mentorship programs to support scholarship recipients in their personal and academic development, fostering continued community engagement and leadership growth.
- Providing Mentorship Post-Scholarship Alumni SupportOffers mentoring support to scholarship recipients, helping them navigate their educational and career paths.
- Scholarship Program for Community-Oriented High School Seniors Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships, typically $5000, to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service. The program has been active since 2005 and has supported numerous students in pursuing higher education.
- Support individual scholars in pursuing higher education Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides named scholarships and direct support to specific students attending universities across the U.S., including Grand Canyon University, Duke University, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and others, to pursue diverse academic fields.
capacity building · 2
- Capacity Building for Mentorship Programs Mentorship Program Development & SupportPartnered with Eller College of Management student consultants to research best practices and develop recommendations for structuring a mutually beneficial mentor-mentee program.
- Develop mentorship program structure through strategic partnerships Mentorship Program Development & SupportPartnered with Eller College of Management student consultants to research best practices in mentorship and business operations, resulting in actionable recommendations for improving the foundation’s mentor-mentee programming.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Community-Based Scholar Support community-based_scholar_supportIntegrates scholarship recipients into an ongoing supportive community that fosters connection, empowerment, and sustained engagement beyond financial aid.
- Community-Based Scholar Support community-based scholar supportIntegrates scholarship recipients into an ongoing supportive community to provide connection, empowerment, and sustained engagement beyond financial aid.
- Community-Integrated Scholarship Support community-based scholar supportScholarship recipients are not only awarded financial aid but are also embedded in a supportive community that fosters ongoing connection, development, and empowerment, enhancing retention and long-term success.
- Inclusive Practices in Scholar Selection inclusive practicesApplies non-discriminatory policies in scholarship awards and operations, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
- Inclusive Practices in Scholar Selection inclusive practicesApplies non-discriminatory policies in scholarship awards and programming, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
- Inclusive and Equitable Participation inclusive practicesThe foundation ensures inclusiveness, diversity, and equal opportunity in all aspects of its programs, explicitly non-discriminatory in scholarship awards and employment across race, religion, gender, and other identities.
- Investing in Future Leaders investing_in_future_leadersTargets high-achieving, community-oriented students for support, based on the theory that early investment in these individuals produces a sustained, positive ripple effect in society.
- Investing in Future Leaders investing_in_future_leadersTargets high-achieving, community-oriented students for scholarships and support, with the belief that early investment in these leaders generates sustained social change.
- Investing in Future Leaders to Create Ripple Effects ripple_effect_community_empowermentThe foundation targets high-achieving, community-oriented youth for scholarships and mentorship, based on the theory that supporting these emerging leaders generates a multiplying, long-term positive impact across communities.
- Merit and Service-Based Scholarship Awarding scholarship_award_based_on_academic_and_community_criteriaScholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on a dual criterion of academic excellence and demonstrated community service, reinforcing the value of both achievement and selfless contribution.
- Mutually Beneficial Mentorship Model mutually_beneficial_mentorshipStructures mentor-mentee relationships to create reciprocal value, ensuring both mentors and mentees grow through shared experiences and support.
- Mutually Beneficial Mentorship Model mutually_beneficial_mentorshipStructures mentor-mentee relationships to create value for both participants, fostering reciprocal growth and engagement rather than one-directional support.
- Mutually Beneficial Mentorship Model mutually_beneficial_mentorshipThe foundation structures mentor-mentee relationships to create reciprocal value, ensuring both mentors and mentees grow through shared experiences and support, strengthening the overall impact of youth development efforts.
- Ripple Effect Community Empowerment ripple_effect_community_empowermentSeeks to generate multiplying, long-term community change by investing in individuals whose actions inspire and enable further positive actions in others, creating a cascading impact.
- Ripple Effect Community Empowerment ripple_effect_community_empowermentOperates on the theory that investing in service-oriented youth creates a multiplying, long-term impact as empowered individuals inspire and enable others in their communities.
- Youth Empowerment Through Service youth_empowerment_through_serviceFocuses on identifying and supporting youth who are already engaged in helping others, believing that empowering these individuals amplifies their positive impact within communities.
- Youth Empowerment Through Service youth_empowerment_through_serviceFocuses on identifying and supporting youth who are already engaged in helping others, operating on the belief that empowering these individuals amplifies their positive impact and fosters long-term community change.
- Youth Empowerment Through Service youth_empowerment_through_serviceFocuses on identifying and supporting youth who are already engaged in helping others, operating on the belief that empowering these individuals amplifies their existing positive impact.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Alisa's Angels Scholarship Program
Provides $5,000 scholarships (with $2,500 available in the first year and remainder in subsequent years) to up to 8 Arizona high school seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher who are committed to serving others; includes mentoring support
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Hosts a permanent endowment that supports the foundation's scholarship programs.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Operates through a permanent endowment at the Arizona Community Foundation and manages scholarship funds.
- Ironwood Financial, LLC Partner — Manages the Alisa’s Angels investment account, the Angel Fund, on a volunteer basis.
- Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC Partner — Provides legal advisory services on a volunteer basis through senior partner Pat Lopez.
- University of Arizona Eller College of Management Partner — Collaborated with student consultants to research best practices in business and mentorship and develop recommendations for a mentor-mentee program.