Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. The organization provides millions of dollars and countless service hours to support the priorities of Grand Canyon National Park by raising funds, operating retail shops throughout the park, and offering premier educational programs.
Offering group benefits is a meaningful way the Grand Canyon Conservancy has been able to give back to its employees, who dedicate their time to protecting the park and providing enriching and fulfilling visitor experiences. With the support of our team, their employees have them. Lisa Graham, the HR Manager for the Grand Canyon Conservancy, was kind enough to share her experience working with us to provide the team with benefits.
Let's Get to Know Lisa Graham
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy gardening, specifically flowers!
What about work is fun?
It's fun to go to the Grand Canyon for work! I love the drive up there, the views, and seeing all the animals.
Whether professionally or personally, what is one thing you’re proud of that happened in the last 3 months?
I just got accepted to go back to school for my master’s degree.
What advice would you give yourself at age 18?
Stick with it!
What’s your favorite season in Flag, and why?
It’s a toss-up between spring and fall. I love the colors of fall and Flagstaff now that we're getting more trees, but in the spring, I get to start planting my flowers.
Learn More About Grand Canyon Conservancy
How long have you been in business?
Grand Canyon Conservancy was founded in 1932.
How many employees do you have?
105.
What benefits do you currently offer to your employees?
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance and contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). We also offer a subscription to the Calm app for mental wellness. Additionally, we offer life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and have a 401(k) retirement plan to help our employees save for their future.
The Value of Offering Benefits to Your Team
Why is it important to you to be able to offer benefits to your employees?
We are all about work life balance at our organization, so providing benefits provides the peace of mind that our employees can get the care they need.
What does it mean to your employees to have benefits available?
It's super important. It's a big factor in their consideration for working for us.
What was the greatest challenge of being able to offer benefits to your team?
The challenge is always ensuring affordability for both our employees and the organization, but it's incredibly rewarding to be able to offer benefits to so many of our team members. While we have 105 employees in total, only about 60 of them are eligible for benefits. I remember how excited we were when we surpassed the 50-employee mark and could offer benefits to more staff.
What do you love about working with Benefit & Financial Strategies?
I really appreciate working with Veronica because she is always very responsive. Whenever I have questions, she gets back to me within 24 hours. What I love most is that I don't have to be the expert on everything. I can direct my employees to her, especially when they have questions about Medicare as they prepare for retirement. Veronica will sit down with them, have an appointment, and explain everything. This support is incredibly helpful for me, managing a small HR department.
Interested in Group Benefits for Your Business or Organization?
Get in touch with Benefit & Financial Strategies today to learn more about how we can help you provide group benefits for your employees!
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What This Means for Employers and Nonprofits
The Grand Canyon Conservancy’s story proves that employee well-being and strong benefits go hand in hand. Organizations that prioritize work-life balance, flexible benefits, and financial wellness programs see greater retention, happier teams, and stronger community impact.
Whether you’re a growing business or a mission-driven nonprofit, your employees deserve support that goes beyond a paycheck. At Benefit & Financial Strategies, we specialize in building group benefit packages that empower both employers and employees — helping you attract, retain, and truly care for your team.
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