What to Expect for Census 2020! Every 10 years there is a nationwide count of every person living in the United States. The first census took place in 1790, and the next will be held April 1, 2020. Census results affect our voice in government, how much funding our community receives, and how our community […]
We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and are postponing this event as a safety precaution. Guests will be notified of new dates once they have been confirmed. […]
Donors and fundholders are invited to a virtual event to learn about our work around COVID-19 and the impact of your gift. Join Jackie Carrera, Interim CEO, for a live update and conversation about the effects of COVID-19 on the Santa Barbara County social sector and the Santa Barbara Foundation's work in the Joint Response […]
Coffee and Conversations is a new monthly virtual event held exclusively for SBF donors and fundholders to learn about an area of our work. This month, Jackie Carrera, President & CEO, and Rubayi Estes, Interim Chief Program Officer, to learn how Santa Barbara County communities have been affected by COVID-19 with a deeper look into […]
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 […]
Tom Parker and Catherine Remak are the 77th Man & Woman of the Year! The two were honored, along with Outstanding Couple in Service Michael & Marni Cooney, for their […]
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 Jackie Carrera, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara Foundation for a conversation about behavioral health in Santa Barbara County. We’ll discuss some of the challenges facing our community and […]
Nominations for the 2020 Celebrate Philanthropy Honorees are now closed. Join us in celebrating the 2020 Celebrate Philanthropy Awards at a virtual event. Stay tuned for more information about the awards recipients and event details. Celebrate Philanthropy honors individuals, couples or families who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable […]
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 us for a continued conversation […]
Register Now Joanna Hill, Health Educator & Internship Advisor at UCSB Health & Wellness, will be facilitating a virtual workshop for our Leading From Within network on how to “Build Your Self-Care Toolbox”. These are challenging and stressful times: We all need multiple self-care tools to be our best for ourselves, our organizations, and all our […]
SOLD OUT EVENT Join the SBAOR in supporting local, again! Enjoy a Shalhoob Family Meal available for pick up, hot and ready to feed a family of four or one very hungry person! All proceeds will go to support the COVID-19 Joint Response Effort. SOLD OUT
Join the Foodbank for our second online Food as Medicine talk! This month we’re diving into protein – the good, the bad, and the ugly! Our friends at Rooted Santa Barbara, a newly launched resource for plant-based nutrition education and food skills training, will discuss our body’s actual need for protein and how best to […]
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 Jackie Carrera, President & CEO […]
Several FASB accounting standards have gone into effect over the past two years that require new or significantly more complex disclosures on nonprofit financial statements. The standards covering liquidity, functional expenses by nature, grants and contributions, revenue recognition, and gifts-in-kind are all opportunities for innovation. Instead of seeing these new standards as merely compliance requirements, […]
Assembly Bill 5 became California law in 2019 and requires employers, including nonprofits, to convert certain independent contractors to employees unless they fit into one of the exceptions to the […]
Coffee and Conversations is a new monthly virtual event held exclusively for SBF donors and fundholders to learn about an area of our work. ***This is an exclusive […]
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 Jackie Carrera, President & CEO […]
A Conversation about Wills & Trusts. Panelists: Alex Simas, Managing Principal, Kirk & Simas Lori Lewis, Partner, Mullen & Henzell, LLP Jessica Sanchez, Director of Donor Relations, Santa Barbara Foundation ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Nearly one year has passed since the first stay at home order was issued, and our community is still suffering the consequences of this virus. Join President & CEO Jackie Carrera and a panel of SBF staff experts to learn about how COVID-19 continues to affect our community and where the greatest needs still lie. […]
A Conversation about Youth Behavioral Health. ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
A Conversation about Behavioral Health. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
A Conversation about Food. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
A Conversation about Shelter & Safety/Housing. ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
A Conversation about Collaborative Problem Solving. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
78th People of the Year Awards Ceremony Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the 78th annual People of the Year honors Santa Barbara area individuals, couples, or families whose volunteer service represent a meaningful commitment to the community. Learn more and register for the 78th People of the Year Ceremony.
Conversation topic TBD. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Join us for our in-person Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon at the beautiful Santa Maria Country Club. Stay tuned for more information about the awards recipients and event details. Celebrate Philanthropy honors individuals, couples or families who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley. Learn more […]
A Conversation about Year-End giving tips. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Looking to make change in your community? Have a great idea for doing good and helping others? We applaud that charitable spirit and want to help you consider your first steps toward realizing your vision. Should you incorporate as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization or consider an alternative, like working with a fiscal sponsor? What forms […]
Perfect for the first-time grant writer or those interested in brushing up on the fundamentals, this introductory workshop provides an overview of why grants are an important part of a development strategy. Workshop attendees will explore the basics of writing a winning proposal and learn how to craft each component of a grant proposal. Register […]
Nominate an individual, couple, or family for the 79th Person of the Year honor! The Santa Barbara Foundation invites the community at large to nominate an individual, couple, or family whose volunteer service represents a meaningful commitment to the community; addresses a real community needs or enhances the quality of life in the Santa Barbara […]
Nominate an individual, couple, or family for the 2022 Celebrate Philanthropy honor! The Santa Barbara Foundation invites the community at large to nominate an individual, couple, or family who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley. Nominations open Monday, May 16, and close Friday, […]
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