Child Crisis Arizona’s CEO Torrie A. Taj was honored at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 31st Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Luncheon with the Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award. The ceremony was held at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in front of more than 400 Valley philanthropists, business leaders and nonprofit leaders.
Child Crisis Arizona’s staff, board of directors and supporters are so proud of Torrie. This award not only recognizes her impressive work, but also honors all the generous donors she has worked with.
The AFP Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon is a celebration of philanthropy—recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that are inspiring change through their impact on nonprofit organizations in our community. In keeping with the theme of Philanthropy Day, the morning began with an inspirational speaker, followed by a short social gathering, before entering the hall for the award luncheon.
“Child Crisis Arizona’s staff, the board of directors and supporters are so proud of Torrie. This award not only recognizes her impressive work but also honors all the generous donors she has worked with. As we build on the successful fundraising Torrie has accomplished, we are excited to have her on board at Child Crisis Arizona as we look to reaching our goals in 2016 as a newly merged agency,” says Board President Clesson Hill.
Torrie assumed the role of CEO of Child Crisis Arizona in September. Torrie worked at A New Leaf for 23 years, most recently as Deputy CEO. Torrie’s accomplishments at A New Leaf include rebranding the organization, leading the adoption of a “housing first” initiative with expanded affordable housing, and spearheading the $11.5 million capital campaign to build the La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter. Torrie is a member of the Arizona State University faculty and is an instructor for ASU’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. She is a certified fundraising executive and earned her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. She is a long-time volunteer and current president-elect for the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
