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“The best way to understand someone is to listen to their story. Told in their own words — about their lived experiences.”
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Mission
- “With the goals to inspire/empower and be a resource to under-served communities in Arizona, regardless of socio-economic status, culture, language, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age .”
- “Where our strength will be our diversity, where we are not only interested in teaching the community, but also learning from it.
- “That supports professional and personal growth and development, with a proactive approach to reach out to the design and construction community to enrich knowledge of industry practices.
- “That strives to increase the number of women and minorities in our profession, and to help advance their careers in an upward trajectory and extract each individual’s potential.
- “That is welcoming, a resource, reliable, educated, sustainably minded and encourages fellowship/social awareness.”
Who We Are
“An inclusive, multicultural, multi-disciplinary organization that is passionate about serving our community.
We personally participate in the improvement of our built environment. We are committed to professional growth, camaraderie and fellowship. We celebrate each other’s achievements. We acknowledge all heritages. We are a rescue for current and the next generation of design and construction professionals. We continuously strive to make a difference. We are not alone in our journey.
Our Strength is Our Diversity.”
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Non-Profit Donation Disclaimer
NOMAarizona is a professional nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(6) of the IRS tax code. As such, contributions (i.e., donations) made directly to NOMAarizona are NOT deductible as charitable contributions on a donor’s federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business. The donee organization may be required to make certain disclosures and pay a proxy tax in connection with the dues payment.
For more information, refer to IRS section “Tax Treatment of Donations – 501(c)(6) Organizations.”
Important Notice: Donations made to NOMAarizona are vital for supporting our mission and ongoing initiatives. However, because we are classified as a 501(c)(6) organization, these contributions do not qualify for tax deductions as charitable contributions. We strongly encourage donors to consult with their tax advisors to understand the full implications of their donations and to explore alternative ways to support our cause that may be tax-deductible.
Tax-Deductible Contributions: If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may contribute to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with NOMAarizona. This organization is the Social Good Fund, which serves as a philanthropic partner to NOMAarizona to facilitate our Scholarship Fund that supports our John R. Williams Scholarship, ARE Scholarships, Project Pipeline, and AZ Kidsbuild programs.
Donations to a 501(c)(3) entity are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
K-12 Initiatives
A variety of programs for students, Kindergarten to 12th grade, to learn about design and different career paths connecting them with architects and designers.
Scholarships
Financial support for local architects and design students to continue their education and professional growth, including their path towards licensure.
ARE Prep
Seminars that prepare Emerging Professionals for Architectural Registration Exams.
Educational Events
Chapter Meetings, Discussions, and Community activities that focus on justice equality through design.
NOMAS
Mentoring partnership with Arizona Student Chapters (ASU, U of A)