Rhonda Bannard

Founder / Creator / Catalyzer at Earth Gives

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About

Push boundaries. Connect and collaborate. Catalyze the change we need. Interested in working with thoughtful teams to build the communities we imagine for our future. Let's advance strategies on climate, community connectedness, radical and deep communication, and light the way for everyone to share their talents and potential. Passionate about storytelling, strategy, purposeful gatherings, architecting community, and igniting dreams. Connecting with inspiration for decades. Ask me about: EarthGives.net and new/next chapters I'm open to. Ready for life pivots!

Experience

  • Founder / Creator / Catalyzer at Earth Gives
    Sep 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    An initiative to rally individuals to join the community of "earth givers" boosting giving beyond just 2% and inspiring connection with the nonprofit solution providers. Every action can be one toward a better future for all. Our signature event is the only US-wide giving day in service of climate, climate justice and environmental 501c3 nonprofits. Earth Gives Day "compounds interest" in this critical ecosystem of organizations. It features approximately 25 days of giving, learning, connecting and acting - starting in early September and running through early October. We are planning to host The Longest Climate Community Table during NY Climate Week in 2026. We are also honored to have been invited to be part of GivingTuesday. 2026 brings forward a new platform, new gatherings, and expanding partnerships. Reach out to sponsor or partner with us to help scale the impact of eco nonprofits across the U.S. [email protected]

  • Chief Connector at INSPIRED CONNECTIONS, INC.
    Mar 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 8 mos

  • Creator, concept developer and founder at PHX Commons LLC
    2013 – 2018

    community concept for urban settings

  • Memory Maker and Founder at Inspired Birthdays
    Feb 2008 - Dec 2008 · 11 mos

  • Founder, President at Rhonda Bannard Consulting
    Oct 2000 - Mar 2006 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Nonprofit consulting firm supporting a variety of social impact organizations with major events, programs, fund development, marketing, PR and other needs. Clients included Chambers of Commerce, volunteer engagement organizations, leadership groups and others.