PHOENIX, AZ. (June 25, 2024) – Arizona’s largest Catholic School Tuition Organization, Catholic Education Arizona, welcomes Keli McCann as Director of Development. Keli is the newest addition to Changing Lives with Legacy, the non-tax credit division accepting donations and planned gifts. Keli’s role will be instrumental in educating prospective donors and cultivating relationships with current donors.

President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Nancy Padberg, MBA, said “We are thrilled Keli is joining our Dream Team! She will be a terrific addition. Keli brings experience, innovation and fundraising knowledge in Arizona. Our culture is built on trust, respect and value – she fits right in!”

Changing Lives with Legacy, the non-tax credit division accepts donations and planned gifts to fund scholarship assistance beyond what Arizona Tax Credits can cover. Changing Lives with Legacy accepts cash donations and planned gifts such as IRA Charitable Rollovers, bequests, gifts of stock, and more.

Keli shared, “I am excited for the opportunity to help launch the Changing Lives with Legacy division. Working on the business side of education, I look forward to connecting people with our mission and encouraging them to become an active supporter of Catholic education on a new level.”

Individuals and corporations continue to support Catholic Education Arizona and The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools because of their impressive results:

  • 99.8% graduation rate
  • 96% matriculation to higher education, trade school, or enter military service
  • 1000s of hours of community service conducted annually

Catholic Education Arizona is the largest provider of scholarships to families attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix. Since 1998, $338 million has been raised and over 153,000 scholarships have been awarded. Catholic Education Arizona is changing lives one scholarship at a time through tax credits, planned gifts, and donations. Visit www.ceaz.org or call (602) 218-6542 to learn more.

Contact: Debra Preach, Chief Operating Officer
Catholic Education Arizona
dpreach@ceaz.org
(602) 218-6542