We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan on receiving India’s prestigious Padma Shri Award! As former director of the U.S. National Science Foundation & a longtime leader at Arizona State University, his work continues to build bridges & inspire across AZ & the world. Congrats, Dr. Panch! news.asu.edu/20250603-local…

Piper Trust is proud to welcome Laura Smith as the new director of Eyes On Learning! She brings deep public health & vision care experience to lead this coalition for Arizona kids. Thank you to founding director Karen Woodhouse for her incredible leadership! frontdoorsmedia.com/news/laura-smi…

This week, the Arizona Jewish Historical Society officially broke ground on the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in Arizona designed to educate and empower Arizona’s youth to stand up against antisemitism and hate. azbigmedia.com/real-estate/hi…

We’re delighted to see DressForSuccess®PHX moving into its new home at Park Central Phoenix! This expanded, accessible space reinforces their mission of empowering women, teens & young adults across the Valley. bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2…

Piper Trust welcomes Ceci Moss as the new director & chief curator of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. With her broad experience in contemporary art & multidisciplinary institutions, we excited to see what’s ahead for SMoCA under her leadership. smoca.org/2025/06/05/cec…

What’s the definition of revitalization? A Piper Fellowship. Learn more and apply by August 1. pipertrust.org/.../nonprofit-… #PiperFellow #PiperFellowship #NonprofitLeadership

As Valley temps rise, The Phoenix Symphony is bringing hope & healing to shelters & transitional housing centers like Circle the City. Their musicians share the power of live music—turning intimate performances into moments of joy, dignity & connection. citysuntimes.com/news/community…

UMOM New Day Centers COO Monique Lopez used her Piper Fellowship to explore social enterprise models and bring bold ideas home. Watch how her journey is shaping UMOM New Day Centers's future on the new episode of It Happens at STN. stntv.com/leadership/pip… #PiperFellow #PiperFellowship

The Musical Instrument Museum is featured in The Saturday Evening Post—a national spotlight on one of Arizona’s cultural gems. Don’t miss this beautiful tribute to the power of music and connection! saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/06/face-t… MIM The Saturday Evening Post #ArtsMatters

Today, we celebrate a milestone: CALA Alliance’s 15th anniversary—and the grand opening of CASA CALA, a new arts & culture hub in downtown Phoenix! Stop by the open house to tour the new space & learn how CALA is deepening its impact across Arizona. phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-a…

Today, we celebrate all the fathers, father figures, mentors, and role models who strengthen and nurture our community. Happy Father's Day!

Last week, we were honored to host author Melissa Pritchard for a #PiperConversation on Florence Nightingale & Virginia Galvin Piper—two women whose legacies of compassion & servant leadership continue to inspire. Grateful to Melissa & all who joined us for this meaningful event.

Arizona is advancing early reading through a statewide network of aligned, data-driven strategies. From schools to libraries, partners are collaborating to support students & families. We're pleased to see orgs like Read On Arizona leading the way! yourvalley.net/stories/arizon…

The Piper Fellows program invests in the professional development of nonprofit leaders in Maricopa County. Applications for these fellowships for outstanding social profit leaders are due by Aug. 1. Learn more! pipertrust.org/nonprofit-supp… #PiperFellowship #PiperFellow

With a new space and expanded kitchen, The Joy Bus aims to grow from 250 to 2,500 meals a week for cancer patients. Piper Trust is proud to support this powerful mission. phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/ph…

Big applause for Childsplay, which was recently featured by American Theatre magazine! Their powerful work sparks imagination and inspires young minds. We’re proud to support this nationally recognized gem of Arizona arts. americantheatre.org/2025/06/17/kno…

Congrats to AllThrive 365 and The Worker—two inspiring nonprofits recognized among the 2025 Excellence in Business Awards winners by the Greater Phoenix Chamber! Piper Trust is proud to celebrate your well-deserved recognition. inbusinessphx.com/achievements/c…

Big cheers to McKayla Banks Thomas for turning a clothing drive into a boutique-style experience full of dignity, choice & joy! Her “Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts” effort at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix brought confidence & care to women in need—& may inspire more kindness ahead. stvincentdepaul.net/news/mckayla-b…

Preschool & early child care lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Without that early boost, future success can be harder to reach. We applaud orgs like Read On Arizona & First Things First that are working to close the gap and expand access for Arizona families. ktar.com/arizona-educat…

#Nonprofits are the invisible backbone of our communities—but many people don’t realize how often they benefit from their work. A new guide from National Council of Nonprofits helps organizations tell their stories in more powerful, people-centered ways. blog.candid.org/post/how-to-co…