Arizona Heritage Alliance

Accomplishments of the Arizona Heritage Alliance 2004-2007

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  • We are always expanding outreach through increased public event participation such as the Arizona Open Space Conference; the Arizona Parks and Recreation Conference: the Arizona Highways Travel Show; the Arizona Preservation Foundation Conference; Valley Forward’s Earthfest Educator’s Night; Sunland Village East Discover Arizona Event; and the Environmental Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
  • We met and exceeded a fundraising challenge grant in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
  • We held special meetings with the leadership of three Arizona communities, Coolidge, Florence and Camp Verde, recipients of millions of dollars of Heritage Fund grants.
  • In 2004, we developed a partnership with the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association and still work with them to promote the importance of the State Parks Heritage Fund.
  • In 2005, we presented Governor Janet Napolitano with our The Heritage Guardian Award for her veto of SB1067 appropriation which would have removed $1.6 million from the Arizona Game and Fish Fund.
  • In November 2006, we celebrated the 17th birthday of the Arizona Heritage Fund with a walking tour of historic downtown Florence and luncheon at McFarland State Park. Guests included representatives from Arizona Game & Fish Commission and staff; representatives from the Arizona Lottery, Arizona State Parks, as well as elected officials from Pinal County and the Town of Florence.
  • In August 2007, the Arizona Heritage Alliance put together a “Call To Action”. Seventy-four people attended this workshop representing over twenty agencies, cities, regional governments, organizations, and individuals.

Goals of the Arizona Heritage Alliance

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1) Increase public awareness of the purpose, benefits, and opportunities of the Arizona Heritage Fund:

  • Compile and disseminate e-newsletter to all internal and external key publics, including members, state legislators and staff, city officials, county officials, affiliate organizations, and interested citizens
  • Maintain and update database of internal and external key decision makers
  • Communicate updates in e-newsletter
  • Participate in key statewide conferences
  • Hold public education workshops
  • Organize speakers bureau of volunteer board members, communicate availability, and schedule speaking engagements
  • Produce and secure placement of positive public service announcement.

 

2) Protect the integrity and existing funding levels of the Arizona Heritage Fund

  • Develop informational packet
  • Meet with targeted legislators and executive branch representatives to establish rapport and support; distribute informational packet
  • Keep current on proposed legislation; analyze and respond to proposed legislation
  • Broadcast “Action Alerts”

 

3) Update the Arizona Heritage Fund to reflect anticipated future funding needs and programs

  • Develop and implement comprehensive communications, marketing, and coalition-building plan
  • Meet with representatives of the Arizona Heritage Fund Coalition to discuss existing and anticipated funding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and recommendations; and to gain support for any fund-raising campaign
  • Update statewide poll to determine baseline support for future Arizona Heritage Fund needs and programs
  • Secure representation on any organization, coalition, or effort that may impact future Arizona Heritage Fund needs and programs