TUCSON ADVERTISING FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation (TAFEF) is the 501(c)(3) counterpart of the American Advertising Federation of Tucson (AAFT) dedicated to supporting the education of the next generation in our industry through an endowment. In addition, TAFEF honors notable advertising, marketing and creative professionals in our community through the Hall of Achievement.

Supporting our Nonprofit Community: The Media Partnership Program

This innovative program leverages the power of media partnerships to secure significant advertising value for nonprofits. By collaborating with local media outlets, the MPP facilitates the donation of valuable advertising placement, significantly increasing the reach and impact of our local nonprofits, while also sustaining and elevating the advertising industry in our community.

The MPP program has been instrumental in supporting AAFT’s operations, enabling the organization to hire executive staff and establish the Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. This foundation provides valuable educational opportunities and internships for aspiring advertising professionals to gain valuable work experience and make connections in the community through an endowment fund.

Supporting Student Success: Internships

Over the years, TAFEF has supported students from various higher education schools across Southern Arizona and has awarded tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships and paid internships. Students have represented the following institutions:

Schools We Have Supported

Honoring our Industry: Hall of Achievement

Every fall, TAFEF honors Tucson’s notable advertising professionals – past, present, and future – by hosting the annual Hall of Achievement. These awards include induction of honorees into the Tucson Advertising Hall of Fame, which recognizes marketing and industry professionals who have led, mentored and inspired others as part of the AAFT. 

Other Hall of Achievement awards include the AAF Silver Medal, a nationally recognized award for lifelong contributions to the industry, the Ad Professional of the Year, for those outstanding role models in the industry, and the Next Generation Award, which recognizes outstanding advertising professionals, age 40 and younger, who have made a significant impact on the industry.

How You Can Help

You can help make a direct impact on the future of these programs by supporting TAFEF with a tax-deductible contribution.
Contact us for more information. info@tafef.org