Civic Leadership
An important area of focus of the Thomas R. Brown Foundations is the development of strong civic leadership in Arizona through non-partisan programs. The Brown Foundations' partnerships and grants are building leadership capacity throughout Arizona to advance non-partisan solutions to the state's complex and pressing issues. These programs include:
Flinn-Brown fellowship
The Brown Foundations partner with the Flinn Foundation to advance civic leadership through our joint support of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership. The Center, featuring the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, expands the cadre of future leaders in state government with the skills, knowledge, and commitment to address Arizona’s long-term issues.
Flinn-Brown Fellows become elected officials, policy advisors, state agency and university executives, boards or commission members, and statewide organization executives.
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Since inception, the Brown Foundations have provided support to CFSA directly for operations and facilities. In addition, the Foundations have supported key initiatives led by CFSA's core values, including community leadership, non-profit collaboration, innovation, education, and stewardship.
making Action Possible (MAP) Dashboard
Through the Community Foundations for Southern Arizona (CFSA), the Thomas R. Brown Foundations supports the MAP project, Making Action Possible. MAP is a project of the Eller College of Management, in partnership with CFSA and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC). This project measures and monitors trends in Southern Arizona against a set of key performance indicators across six indicator areas. MAP provides the data for individuals, organizations and leaders in our community to act on the issues important to our advancement and well-being.
Greater Tucson leadership
Greater Tucson Leadership is dedicated to providing leadership education, community development and civic engagement to the Tucson community. The Brown Foundations supports GTL’s flagship program, an annual leadership class in which participants expand their knowledge of our region and become strong community leaders. Our foundation is also supporting a new program run by GTL, the Civic and Political Leadership Academy (CPLA). The CPLA is a civic engagement program for the next generation of Tucson’s leaders and is a nonpartisan program designed for those interested in local public office.
Growth PArtners Arizona (GPAz)
Growth Partners Arizona (formerly the Nonprofit Loan Fund) helps nonprofits and for-profit businesses in our region become more sustainable by providing loans and financial education to enhance and empower communities in Arizona. GPAz is focused on supporting change in economically distressed communities by providing operational resources and business guidance.
Tucson Young Professionals
Tucson Young Professionals works to attract, retain and promote Tucson’s Young professionals and ensure they have a voice in leading positive and inclusive development for our region. TYP makes Tucson a better place for young professionals to live, work and play through professional events, mid-level career development programs and advocacy initiatives. The Brown Foundations are pleased to support the efforts of TYP to engage young professionals in community and civic affairs.
