The William & Dottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Program is opening soon! The scholarship grants are available to nonprofit organizations that provide quality Child Care for working families. The funds applied for may be used to subsidize child care program fees/costs for current Santa Barbara County residents. The grant amounts up to $35,000. […]
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 […]
A Toast to Our Community- North County Happy Hour! Location: The Historic Santa Maria Inn, 801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454Date: Wednesday, April 13 Time: 4 PM - 7 PM Special thanks to the Santa Maria Times for co-sponsoring this event! Masks are welcome but not required. If you have questions please contact Jordan […]
Ballot measure advocacy by nonprofits isn’t just legal – it’s important, powerful, and fundamental to democracy. With policy being decided at the ballot box in California, it’s important for nonprofits to be part of the conversation. This training will help nonprofits understand what they can do to advocate around ballot measures and will also help […]
Do you know an outstanding individual, couple, or family in the Santa Barbara area or Santa Maria Valley? It’s time to start thinking of great community members to nominate for the 79th Person of the Year (Santa Barbara area) and Celebrate Philanthropy (Santa Maria Valley) Honor! Nominations will open from May 16 – to July […]
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, […]
Description Nonprofit Accounting Bootcamp Jan. 18 and 19 from 1 - 4:00 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. - noon | Via Zoom This four module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. FREE […]
Description Program Evaluation Through an Equity & Social Justice Lens Jan. 24 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Via Zoom Co-Convened with The Fund for Santa Barbara & the McCune Foundation This foundational workshop is for organizational leaders in the philanthropy space who wish to engage in program evaluation, but wish to do so in an […]
Description Intermediate Proposal Writing Jan. 31, Feb. 2 and 9 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center This hands-on, three module workshop is perfect for expanding your grant writing skills and dives into the art of proposal writing by exploring the planning phases and each component of a winning proposal. […]
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