Small Capacity Building Program grants (formerly Express Grants) are awards of up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of nonprofit organizations serving Santa Barbara County. Click here to learn more. Application Deadline: The first Monday of every month, February through November 2020 Award Date: Eight weeks following each grant deadline
RESISTER NOW. Tuesdays 10AM - 12PM July 28 | Session 1: Foundational Principles August 4 | Session 2: Proposal Design: Who, What, Why, and When? August 11 | Session 3: How Do You Know You’re Making a Difference? FREE LINK TO THIS PAGE: www.fundforsantabarbara.org/Granted DESCRIPTION This three-part workshop is intended for grassroots and social change […]
Coffee and Conversations is a new monthly virtual event held exclusively for SBF donors and fundholders to learn about an area of our work. Join the conversation to learn how the Santa Barbara Foundation's Collaboration for Social Impact is responding to the immediate needs of Santa Barbara County nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic and how […]
RESISTER NOW. Tuesdays 10AM - 12PM July 28 | Session 1: Foundational Principles August 4 | Session 2: Proposal Design: Who, What, Why, and When? August 11 | Session 3: How Do You Know You’re Making a Difference? FREE LINK TO THIS PAGE: www.fundforsantabarbara.org/Granted DESCRIPTION This three-part workshop is intended for grassroots and social change […]
August 27 at 11 AM FREE for Members / $39 for not-yet-members Register now! Learn what nonprofits can and can’t do to help register new voters, provide public education about elections, engage candidates, and still stay safely within the limits allowed for tax-exempt organizations. Register for this webinar or all four webinars here.
RESISTER NOW. We know that when nonprofits talk to their communities about voting, more people vote. But so much about the mechanics of our upcoming election have changed in the last few months – if you don't know what to tell people, you're not alone! Voter engagement is a powerful way for nonprofits to stand […]
How do you research and connect with potential major donors for your organization during a time when the most contact you’re having is with your computer screen? Pitches towards major donors require careful prospecting and intentional connection, so how do you do this during a time of distance? We will briefly explore how to identify […]
Food Grants and Shelter & Safety Grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of food. Grant amounts: up to $50,000. Application Deadline: August 17, 2020 Funds Awarded: December 2020
REGISTER NOW With the status of COVID-19 changing on a near-daily basis and the state's stop-and-go reopening process, employers are faced with unique employment law challenges related to safety complaints, reluctant or unwilling employees, mask-wearing debates, accommodation of medical and personal issues, and the ongoing impact of FFCRA benefits for illness and child care unavailability. […]
REGISTER NOW Join us for a free virtual Lunch & Learn where Regina Birdsell, CNM's CEO and president along with CNM Strategist Christine Newkirk will share the results of our 2020 Sector Snapshot Summer Update. A lot has changed in the nonprofit landscape and the world since we share the results of our annual sector […]
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