District director - marketing operations and digital strategies
As the District Director of Marketing Operations and Digital Strategies, Alex uses the latest inbound marketing strategies to connect Arizona businesses with impactful corporate training. With a bachelor’s in journalism and a master’s in mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she brings an array of experience in marketing, public relations, CRM management, and nonprofits. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places and spending time with her family.
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Maricopa Community Colleges
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Top Resources to Meet Your Company’s Hiring Needs
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had vastly different effects on different industries.
Route to Relief
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Top Resources for Arizona Job Seekers
Recently unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? We know this is a stressful time for job seekers, but luckily, there are so many resources out there to help you find your next career!
Corporate Training
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4 Keys to Successfully Leading and Engaging Your Virtual Team
As many companies have had to quickly shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders are experiencing new challenges in leading and engaging their teams in this virtual environment.
Fundraising Academy
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5 Unique Examples of Local Nonprofits Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The past several weeks have been difficult for all us, but despite all of the challenges, the nonprofits in our community have been doing incredible work!
Fundraising Academy
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8 Steps to Tracking Your Follow Up and Retaining Your Donors
Follow-up is arguably one of the most important steps of the cause selling cycle.
Fundraising Academy
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Payson Senior Center Wins Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Fundraising Academy Pitch Contest
Debbie Stephens, director of marketing and development for the Payson Senior Center, won the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges’ second Fundraising Academy Pitch Contest on Wednesday, March 20.
Corporate Training
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Tips to Launch Your Career at USAA
As part of a partnership with the Maricopa Community Colleges and USAA, we hosted a webinar featuring Gay Meyer, USAA Vice President of HR. Gay shared a little bit about herself and her path to the company as well as some insightful information about work and life at USAA—so much great information that we knew we had to share it beyond those who were able to watch the webinar live.
Fundraising Academy
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Catholic Charities Wins Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Fundraising Academy Pitch Contest
Wendy Owens, development officer for Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc., won the inaugural Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges Fundraising Academy Pitch Contest on Thursday, June 21.
Fundraising Academy
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Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Launches Fundraising Academy Pitch Contest
The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges is launching a video pitch contest for its Fundraising Academy participants, and you can help decide which nonprofit organizations make it to the final in-person pitch.
Fundraising Academy
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4 Ways to Maximize Your Nonprofit's Facebook Organic Reach
If you’re already managing your nonprofit’s Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that your posts aren’t reaching nearly as many people as you’d expect. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Fundraising Academy
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4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit's Instagram
Instagram is a great platform if your nonprofit has naturally appealing visual content. Like puppies or cute kids. Or cute kids with puppies. But even if your organization doesn’t have puppies, it’s still a useful platform, you just have to be a little more creative.
Fundraising Academy
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5 Keys for Developing Your Nonprofit's Social Media Strategy
Social media can be a very successful fundraising tool, if you have the strategy to back it up. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Fundraising Academy
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How to Convince Your Leaders You Should Attend the Fundraising Academy [Template Letter Included]
If you’d like to attend the Fundraising Academy, but need help convincing your leaders that the investment is worth it, here are 11 reasons to share with them:
Fundraising Academy
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Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Launches Fundraising Academy
The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges is excited to announce the official launch of the Fundraising Academy, a comprehensive training program designed to increase the fundraising capabilities of Arizona’s nonprofit professionals.
Corporate Training
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Here’s Proof You Don’t Need Experience To Enroll In A Coding Boot Camp
What do an advertising professional/stay-at-home mom, a vending service tech, a middle school math teacher, and an automotive mechanic have in common?
Corporate Training
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MCOR Student Moises Navarro Discovers Path to Healthcare Career
For the 1.2 million students who drop out of high school each year, finding an educational path can be difficult. However, all it takes is one opportunity to get back on track.
Corporate Training
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MCOR, EMCC Partner with HonorHealth for Medical Assistant Program
Thirteen students will soon be certified Medical Assistants with HonorHealth as a result of an innovative partnership between Maricopa County Community College District’s (MCCCD) Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) and Estrella Mountain Community College, and HonorHealth that launched earlier this year.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College Awarded Grant for IT Internship Program
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) has recently been awarded the Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) JPMorgan Chase Foundation Middle Skills Internship Program grant in order to create internship opportunities for its upcoming IT boot camp students.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College and Local Employers Help Recent Boot Camp Graduates
Five local employers from a wide range of industries came together on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to provide valuable resources and interview opportunities for Maricopa Corporate College’s recent Web Developer Boot Camp graduates.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College and Local Employers Partner to Provide Opportunities to Recent Boot Camp Graduates
Local employers are coming together for Maricopa Corporate College’s Career Panel and Interview Event on Sept. 30 to provide valuable resources and interview opportunities for MCOR’s recent Web Developer Boot Camp graduates.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College president to be featured panelist at U.S. Conference of Mayors event
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) president, Dr. Eugene Giovannini, has been invited to participate in a panel at the United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) Board Meeting on September 21, 2015 in Washington D.C.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College Commits to Increasing Current Efforts Following White House Upskilling Summit
After participating in the White House Upskilling Summit on April 24, (MCOR) president, Dr. Eugene Giovannini, has committed to increasing MCOR’s efforts to address Arizona’s workforce needs.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College president invited to White House Upskilling Summit
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) president, Dr. Eugene Giovannini, has been invited to attend the White House Upskilling Summit on April 24, an event focused on achieving President Barack Obama’s vision of transforming our job training system.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College President to be Featured Speaker at U.S. Conference of Mayors Event
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) president, Dr. Eugene Giovannini, has been invited to speak at the United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) Board Meeting on April 23-24, 2015 in Miami, FL.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College announces new MCOR-IT Institute following GPEC report
In response to the growing demand for trained IT professionals in Arizona, Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) has launched the MCOR-IT Institute to provide individuals with the skills necessary to secure a position in the fast-growing technology industry.
Corporate Training
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Maricopa Corporate College president to be featured panelist at U.S. Conference of Mayors event
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) president, Dr. Eugene Giovannini, has been invited to participate in a panel at the United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) Board Meeting on September 21, 2015 in Washington D.C.