3 April 2025
2025-04-03 13:13:00
The Arizona Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome Selena Valencia Salazar as the new Regional Philanthropic Advisor for southeastern Arizona. In this vital role, she will work closely with nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in rural southeastern Arizona, advance ACF’s strategic initiatives, and build upon ACF’s strong foundation while strategically expanding its reach to further strengthen philanthropy and impact in the region.
Salazar brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, nonprofit engagement, education, and community building. Before joining ACF, she served as Associate Director of Development, Foundation Relations for the University of Arizona Foundation, where she helped secure transformative philanthropic support. She also held diverse positions at the University of Arizona, strengthening connections between the university and its broad network of stakeholders.
“Selena’s deep ties to the region, combined with her passion for philanthropy and community engagement, make her an invaluable addition to ACF and the communities we serve. We are excited for the leadership, vision, and enthusiasm she brings to this role,” said Colleen, Regional Director for Southeast Arizona.
Salazar holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art History and Creative Writing from the University of Arizona, as well as a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University. Her interdisciplinary background focused on marketing, project management, and events further adds to her ability to support local nonprofits and help donors achieve their charitable goals.
Salazar looks forward to collaborating with partners across the region to support local initiatives, enhance nonprofit capacity, and steward the generosity of donors dedicated to making a difference in southeastern Arizona. She is eager to engage with the community and contribute to ACF’s mission of mobilizing philanthropy for a better Arizona.
Selena Valencia Salazar can be reached at ssalazar@azfoundation.org or 520.895.6444.
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Southeast Region was established in the late 1990s as a permanent philanthropic endowment for the enduring benefit of communities throughout southeast Arizona. This regional office of the Arizona Community Foundation cultivates and stewards charitable funds established by donors, with guidance from the local Board of Advisors.
The Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing donors together to build an Arizona where everyone can thrive. With five regional offices serving communities across Arizona, ACF is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation with more than $1.4 billion in trust and endowment assets and is certified under the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Since inception, ACF has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, scholarships, and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies. More information is available at azfoundation.org.
