2019 Community Grant Info Session

We invite you to meet the Santa Barbara Foundation’s staff and learn about our new grant program areas to support nonprofit organizations serving our most vulnerable populations throughout Santa Barbara County. We will also be sharing our strategic priorities, including three new focus areas in support of working families, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are […]

Partnership for Excellence Conference

This year, PFE will be hosted in the Santa Ynez Valley to introduce elements of nature, interaction, and play — an unplugged day of inspiration and connections at Alisal Ranch. Venture beyond the hustle and bustle of day-to-day routine and endless emails to reconnect with the outdoors and your nonprofit peers in a natural setting. […]

Santa Barbara County Leadership Awards

Hotel Corque 400 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA, United States

Let's Celebrate Our Social Sector Champions! Please join us for the First Annual Santa Barbara County Leadership Awards! Recipients of the Visionary Leader, Better Together, and Emerging Leader Awards will be announced at the event. This event is FREE to the community and will be held Tuesday, May 14, 4 PM - 6 PM at […]

2020 Community Grant Info Session

Santa Ynez Valley Marriot 555 McMurry Road, Buellton, United States

Join Us and Learn about Our 2020 Community Grant Program Areas We invite you to meet the Santa Barbara Foundation’s staff and learn about our 2020 grant program areas. These grants support nonprofit organizations serving our most vulnerable populations throughout Santa Barbara County. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of three information sessions being […]

CalNonprofits Webinar – How to Start a California Nonprofit

Virtual Event

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 […]

Free – $15

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Webinar – Budgeting 101

Virtual Event

California Lutheran University Center for Nonprofit Leadership presents: Budgeting 101 Learn how to budget like a pro! Presenter: Anne Freiermuth, CPA - Principal at Mission Math Date: February 9, 2022 - 9:00am to Noon Location: Virtual Workshop via Zoom FREE for Members / $55 for Not-yet-Members REGISTER NOW

Free – $55

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Webinar – Rethinking DEI & Board Recruitment

Virtual Event

Description Over the last few years, more and more nonprofit organizations have embraced the idea of building diverse boards of directors. When those nonprofits move beyond the idea to action, they often start with the question of "What diversity do we lack and who do we know that can add that diversity?" In this session, […]

Free – $75

Apply today: 2022 Board Leadership Program

Virtual Meeting CA, United States

Apply by February 18th! Cal Lutheran’s 2022 Board Leadership Institute is now accepting applications! The Foundation is partnering with Cal Lutheran to offer board leadership training. The six-month certificate program aims to enhance the knowledge and skills among nonprofit board members and their head of staff. Organizations are encouraged to participate in teams of up […]

$150

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Webinar – From Data to Donors: Strategizing Your Individual Donor Plan

Virtual Event

Summary In this workshop, you will learn how to locate new donor prospects, how to increase funding from current donors, how to read a 990, and which of your current donors make the best planned giving prospects. Description Prospect research reveals personal backgrounds, wealth indicators and philanthropic history so you can quickly identify and focus […]

Free – $55