The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF)

Is your nonprofit team looking for a beautiful, spacious place to gather? The BP Energy Center has 5 distinct rooms for your event needs. You can see details of each room by clicking on the “Reservations” tab at bpenergycenter.org.

Do you recognize this BP Energy Center team member? This is Angela Guevarra, she is an Operations Associate. She was originally born in the Philippines and moved to Alaska in 2008. She is currently a junior at the University of Alaska Anchorage pursuing her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Prior to joining ACF, Angela worked as an Administrative Assistant for a nonprofit agency in which she supported a variety of departments through tasks such as calendar and meeting management, creating reports and presentations, and interacting with clients. Angela has also worked as a Marketing Intern for a supply chain management company, where she managed social media content by creating captivating posts, making website improvements through SEO to reach larger audiences, and enhancing client testimonial videos to exceed the company’s goals by reaching more target markets. Angela is happy to be part of the Alaska Community Foundation because it allows her the opportunity to continue to build meaningful relationships and become more engaged with the community. In her free time, Angela enjoys playing piano, badminton, watching horror movies, practicing new languages, and going on scenic drives.

The Alaska Community Foundation hosted an event celebrating the extraordinary spirit of philanthropy that weaves our state together. This celebration honored the impact made in 2023 by our generous donors, dedicated grant recipients, and powerful partnerships. Your unwavering support for Alaska’s nonprofits and transformative projects is threading together a brighter, more compassionate future for us all. Check out all the 2024 Philanthropy for Alaska Annual Event photos here >> https://lnkd.in/g8WkeFA2

Do you recognize this BP Energy Center team member? This is DJ Valdez, he is an Operations Associate. DJ was born and raised in the land of The Last Frontier. Despite him being surrounded by the Alaskan wildlife, DJ is closely in touch with his Filipino roots. He is currently attending the University of Alaska Anchorage to earn his bachelor’s degree in business management. Prior to joining ACF, he served as an Auto Reconditioning Specialist for his car detailing business where he created meaningful relationships and was able to express his creativity when it came to digital marketing. During DJ’s free time, he loves to enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmachining, hiking, long jogs, and scenic drives. Being tied to his Filipino culture, he is also very fond of being in the kitchen cooking and exploring his taste buds with loved ones.

ACF staff joined the Anchorage Chamber and the Alaska Black Caucus to celebrate Juneteenth today. The program was filled with incredible music, inspiring speeches, and delicious food. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Ebony Aurora Award recipients for their outstanding contributions to Alaska's communities! • Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson • Nate Rivers • Ed Wesley • Kimberly Waller • Pastor Dr. Undra Parker • Shirley Mae Springer Staten • Dr. Jean Pollard • Judge Larry Card • Roscoe Wyche • Pastor Leon May • Panna Lynch-Jarussi • Phyllis Bowie

What great news! Check out the article below to learn about two weather stations purchased by a grant made by the Petersburg Community Foundation. The weather stations will help generate real-time data for a landslide warning system in Petersburg. https://lnkd.in/geeb9CJp

Do you recognize this BP Energy Center team member? This is Anne Marie Moylan, she is the Operations Manager. She grew up in Upstate New York, where winter blizzards and lake effect snowfalls were hearty preparation for handling all that mother nature delivered. As a young adult, she moved to New York City to aspire to an artist’s life as a dancer. After years where restaurant jobs paid the bills, she took a road trip/vacation that landed her in Homer, Alaska. Like many of those who only go to visit the enchanted Alaskan Hamlet by the sea, she decided to stay and make a home. There, she began a career as a development professional in public radio at KBBI. A move to Anchorage furthered her broadcasting opportunities at KSKA /KAKM and then several other nonprofit positions in development. In her role at the BP Energy Center, she now leads a team that runs the finest meeting space within the urban landscape of Anchorage, catering specifically to nonprofits and education groups under the auspices of The Alaska Community Foundation.

ACF is passionate about supporting nonprofit and tribal organizations in their fundraising endeavors, awareness campaigns, and community events. This April, we were delighted to be a sponsor of the Dressed To Kill (DTK) event in Cordova, put on by the Prince William Sound Economic Development District. "DTK was a huge success this year! The evening’s theme was Disco Cowgirl and all the women in attendance were dressed in all their fringe and rhinestones. We hosted two visiting female DJs and the dance floor was going from 7pm-2am. There were over 200 attendees and fun had by all. DTK is a very important event for women to show their creativity and spend quality time with the women of Cordova. The funds raised at DTK have been essential in starting the Mavis Island Project and operating summer day camps at Mavis Island.” – Gabrielle Brown

Did you know that BP Energy Center staff welcomes over 700 guests per week from over 300 unique organizations annually?

The BP Energy Center serves as a reminder of The Alaska Community Foundation’s mission as well as the philanthropic legacy of BP. It is ACF’s honor to have been chosen to carry on BP’s philanthropic vision. It is a gift to the entire nonprofit community and an extraordinary opportunity to amplify our mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever.