By Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO Servant leadership isn’t just a philosophy; it’s a choice that redefines what leadership should feel like. It’s about prioritizing your associates first. Servant leadership shifts the focus from the traditional leadership model—where the leader’s primary goal is to accumulate power and control—to one [...]
Arizona Corporate Tax Credits offer a unique opportunity for businesses to redirect their tax liability toward supporting Catholic schools and providing scholarships for underserved children. This initiative not only benefits schools but also allows businesses to make a meaningful impact in their local Arizona communities. If you’re looking to understand [...]
Arizona provides a unique opportunity for individuals and corporations to support education through its School Tuition Organization (STO) tax credit program. At Catholic Education Arizona (CEA), we leverage these contributions to benefit young students and their families. By directing your tax dollars to CEA, you play a crucial role in [...]
The Arizona School Tuition Organization (STO) tax credit program presents a unique opportunity for taxpayers across the state of Arizona to make a meaningful impact on children's education. Individuals and corporations can redirect their state tax dollars to provide scholarships for students attending Catholic schools, all while receiving a dollar-for-dollar [...]
For over 26 years, Catholic Education Arizona has provided critical tuition scholarships to thousands of students in the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools each year. This nonprofit has grown from $16.8 million to $25.8 million since 2020 and has also experienced state-wide recognition from numerous awards. What drives this organization's [...]
Since 2022, Patrick and Julie McCreery have supported scholarships for underserved students through their AZ Individual Tax Credit—-now, they are choosing to fund beyond what their tax credits can provide with a gift from their Donor Advised Fund. How a Catholic Education Impacted the McCreery Family Neither Patrick nor Julie [...]
Catholic Education Arizona provides critical scholarships for underserved students to change lives, serve society, and transform culture. Joel Boucher recently joined the team of Development Directors to help families access affordable Catholic education, regardless of financial means. Joel is a firm believer in the impact of a quality education. “When [...]
By Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO While hustling to meet deadlines with deliverables, it can be easy to neglect the human aspect of the workplace—especially in the climate of remote work and virtual meetings. I have experienced that one crucial element of a healthy culture is not just in [...]
Change Lives with Your Donor Advised Fund Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are powerful tools for philanthropy. They allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. If you already have a Donor Advised Fund, Catholic Education Arizona invites [...]
The 2024-2025 school year has been busy for our CEA team, and we are just getting started! It’s been wonderful to attend many events including STO Education Nights, Parish Weekends, Community Awards Ceremonies, School Open Houses, New-Family Orientations, School Golf Tournaments, School Masses, Principal Meetings, Curriculum & Back to School [...]
