March 2010 Notebook - Virginia Piper

ENDNOTEVIRGINIA G. PIPERCHARITABLE TRUSTVirginia G. Piper CharitableTrust is a private,independent foundationcommitted to honoringVirginia Galvin Piper’slegacy of supportingorganizations whose work enhances the lives ofpeople in Maricopa County, Arizona. By investingin nonprofits and encouraging strategic planningfor the future, Piper Trust strives to makeMaricopa County a stronger, more nurturing andvibrant community. Piper Trust focusesgrantmaking on healthcare and medical research,children, older adults, arts and culture, educationand religious organizations.As a place-based philanthropy concentrating onone geographic area, Piper Trust works to be morethan a grantmaker. The Trust convenes groups toaddress community issues, brings national thoughtleaders to meet with nonprofit executives, andfosters collaboration in the philanthropic sector.Piper Trust introduced the Piper Fellows Programin 2001 to enable nonprofit leaders to takesabbaticals for renewal and professionaldevelopment.Piper Trust has invested more than $255 millionin nonprofits and programs. ✱STAFFFrom left: Paul Critchfield, José Cárdenas,Sharon Harper (seated), Laura Grafman, James Bruner,Arthur DeCabooter, Stephen ZabilskiTRUSTEESJames D. BrunerJosé A. CárdenasPaul N. CritchfieldArthur W. DeCabooterLaura R. GrafmanSharon C. HarperStephen J. ZabilskiLaurie Callan, Director of Human Resources andAssistant ControllerMarilee Dal Pra, Program DirectorJenna Diaz-Gonzalez, Finance and GrantsManagement AssociateDebbie Dickey, Administrative CoordinatorJane Ferguson, Director, Communications andExternal RelationsLynn Hoffman, ControllerCatherine Jahnes, Research and Evaluation AssociateCarol Kratz, Program DirectorRoberta Lind, Receptionist/Admistrative AssistantJudy Jolley Mohraz, Ph.D., President and CEOLeslee Oyen, Board and Executive AssistantWayne D. Parker, Ph.D., Director of Researchand EvaluationGary Romero, Grants ManagerMary Jane Rynd, Executive Vice President and CFOEllen Solowey, Program Associate