Reminder: AZCIR's 2017 "Facts Matter" Fundraiser is next month!

 

A couple of weeks ago, we announced the kick-off of our end-of-year fundraising campaign and invited you to a celebration of fact-based, in-depth reporting.
There is limited space for this event, and tickets are going fast, so we wanted to make sure you weren't left out.

We want you to join AZCIR staff for casual conversations with food and some libations at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix. We’ve rented the top patio from 5-7 p.m. on November 16. AZCIR staff and board members will be on hand to talk about AZCIR’s work, what’s ahead and how you can support independent investigative reporting in Arizona.

Quality journalism is essential to democracy but it isn't free. We pinch pennies and stretch a dollar, but it still costs nearly $2,600 a week for us to produce unique and needed stories that hold people accountable, like our recent investigation into the Arizona Department of Education that uncovered millions of dollars being misallocated. If you've been waiting to help support AZCIR, there is no better time than right now and at this event. Every dollar you give at this event will be tripled, thanks to a challenge grant from our primary funder, the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, and News Match 2017. We'll supply delicious Mexican appetizers and buy the first round of drinks. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP.

WHERE: Crescent Ballroom, top patio WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m. RSVP: See our Eventbrite page You can RSVP with a free ticket, or you can make a tax-deductible donation for your ticket below. We also can accept checks, and will be processing credit cards at the event for donations. If you can't make it, please consider donating online at http://azcir.org/donate/. All donations through the end of the year are eligible for the triple-match. I hope to see you there! Jim Small Executive Director and Editor