3 p.m. >> COMPOUNDING GOODNESS The first year we participated in “Bring Your Kid to Work Day,” one of the children asked me a question that stopped me. They said, “Mr. Meshey, what’s your favorite thing to do?” I listed three or four things because I couldn’t pick. But I was ready the next year and explained my favorite thing to do is give big checks to charities. Julie Coleman | CONTRIBUTING WRITER We have a strategy at Desert Federal we call “give and grow” and feel the more we give and put ourselves out there, the more people will look to us for their financial needs. And we had our biggest growth year by a mile last year. We try to be as generous as we can and pick things that make the most significant difference in the lives of people who live in our community. This highlights our desire to share success, so that people know our hearts. At the end of the day, I ask myself, “What did you do today to make a difference? Whose life did you improve?” I think if everybody takes a moment to think that way, you start thinking of things you can do. It doesn’t have to be anything extraordinary, but to that person, it might have been great and needed at that moment. 5 p.m. >> QUALITY FAMILY TIME YIELDS DIVIDENDS My wife and I remodeled our kitchen before COVID, which turned out to be a godsend. I cannot tell you how many dishes I have washed since eating out doesn’t occur anymore! I really enjoy having dinner with my family. It’s a good way to unwind, talk about the day and check in with everybody. It helps me recharge my batteries and makes for a soft landing to the day. To learn more, go to desertfinancial.com . Desert Financial Credit Union has awarded scholarships to high school seniors in Arizona for 17 years. Here, Meshey gives out a Community Service Scholarship to Steven Trinh. MAR/APR 2021 | 16 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA Tip of the Month NonProfit Vikki Scarafiotti, MPA, Scarafiotti Consulting, LLC scarafiotticonsulting.com “ Pivot Beyond Covid” Transformational leadership in a “post-pandemic” world will require a Pivot! Consider a gaps analysis of your organization to lay a foundation for pivot plans to include growth, change, or managing through a crisis. The world has shifted. Have you? MAR/APR 2021 | 16 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

and help foster kids like me. The qualified charitable foster care tax credit is one opportunity for you to help Arizona foster children. Arizona law allows you to contribute up to $500 individually and $1,000 jointly to Child Crisis Arizona as a Qualifying Foster Care Organization and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your 2020 State tax liability through April 15, 2021 .* *Please consult with a tax advisor. The tax credits are available only to individuals who file taxes in Arizona. QFCO code: 10012. Tax ID#: 86-0324144 Together, Child Crisis Arizona and our community of supporters, play an important role in ensuring all children are safe. will you join us? DONATE TODAY childcrisisaz.org • 480.834.9424