About this event Uncertainty is inevitable—but strategic action is a choice. Nonprofit leadership today requires navigating a world of constant change—shifting funding streams, political pressures, rising community needs, and managing agile teams. Too often, this means pressure to operate in constant rapid-response mode, leaving little time to step back and plan with intention. This interactive […]
About this event Description: Most nonprofit fundraisers are drowning in data but starving for insight. They pull reports, see numbers, but struggle to translate that into a cohesive plan of action. In the end, many either ignore the data (and follow their “gut”) or get overwhelmed by it! This workshop will teach you to reframe […]
About this event Hiring the right people—and helping them thrive—can make or break your nonprofit’s success. This interactive workshop series walks you through effective interviewing techniques, collaborative problem-solving around common hiring challenges, and proven onboarding strategies to set new staff up for long-term success. You’ll leave with practical tools to attract, select, and retain talent […]
About this event Description This training will build your knowledge and confidence in using data as a tool to improve programs, understand needs, showcase successes, and meet reporting requirements. We’ll explore ways that data are generated and then transformed into information, knowledge, and finally wise action. We will explore how to choose the best approach […]
Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the annual Person of the Year award program honors Santa Barbara-area individuals, couples, or families whose volunteer service represents a meaningful commitment to the community, addresses real community needs, or enhances the quality of life in the Santa Barbara area, or has involved acts of generosity, […]
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