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. […]
Register Now Summary This session synthesizes material available in the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics' Social Sector ethical storytelling guide, which presenter Dr. Anita Varma developed and authored as part of her role as assistant director of Social Sector & Journalism Ethics at the Markkula Center. Description Storytelling opportunities can be a boon for nonprofit […]
On the day before Round 5 applications go live for nonprofits, join us as we again host Janet Perez Shensky of Lendistry to answer your questions about the program and go through the application process with an emphasis on how nonprofits can fit into the application form. Round 5: March 25 – 31 Automatic review […]
Many months of advocacy by nonprofits resulted in significant relief for nonprofits in the Families First Act, the CARES Act, other relief bills, and now the American Rescue Plan Act, which President Biden signed into law less than two weeks ago. Join nonprofit organizations from across the country to hear from former Congressman Cedric Richmond, […]
UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BILLIONS IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING MEANS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS About this Event With the passage of the American Rescue Plan over $1 billion in new funding will be available in LA County alone. From expanded access to the Paycheck Protection program (PPP), money for childcare, an investment in Headstart, an emphasis […]
Facilitated by Diane Adam and Emily Smith of Touchstone Central Coast. Changing the opportunities for Women as Leaders through Leading with Love and operating with a Servants Heart. Servant leaders come to the table with different expectations. They prioritize their team and empower their team to do the best they can. Women, often, are the most […]
Taking Stock Regardless of the challenges your organization faces, the Symposium offers help and guidance. No matter your financial situation, setting aside time to take a hard, informed look at […]
Key Takeaways from this 90-minute SSIR Live! Webinar: Learn how to define your social change organization's competitive advantage to provide strategic direction and focus Equip yourself with the ability to think competitively and transform your […]
Join us for this free two-in-one webinar: A) How to fully leverage the new California Grants Portal (https://www.grants.ca.gov/) – a project by the California State Library to showcase on one […]
A Conversation about Youth Behavioral Health. ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Is it smart to go it alone? In times of crisis, perhaps not. There are various ways organizations can support and complement one another. It may be something as simple […]
Two days before Round 6 applications go live for nonprofits, join us as we again host Janet Perez Shensky of Lendistry to answer your questions about the program and go […]
Nuts and Bolts Intrigued by ideas from Session 2 but you don’t know where to begin? Whether it’s sharing resources, forming alliances, acquiring programs, merging, or simply winding down your […]
Join us for our first CSI Peer Learning Convening: Organizational Wellness in Times of Transition! The Collaboration for Social Impact (CSI) is launching an ongoing peer learning series featuring discussions […]
This workshop is a 3-hour scan of issues both essential and unfamiliar to many board members: the basics of nonprofit accounting, reading financial statements, the importance of audits, administrative structures […]
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2021 is shaping up to be a big year for policy change — and your voice needs to be heard! Policymakers are also engaging with constituents and advocates in new […]
Join the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Foundation as they provide two grant program workshops for the Emergency Business Assistance Programs on Monday, May 10 from 10 […]
Summary Join us for our May 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Council- Your Community, Your Leadership: Cultural Proficiency & Staying Relevant to the Communities You Serve as we discuss the importance of cultural […]
Join the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Foundation as they provide two grant program workshops for the Emergency Business Assistance Programs on Monday, May 10 from 10 […]
Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the 78th People of the Year honors Santa Barbara area individuals, couples, or families whose lifetimes of volunteer service and/or recent service represent a meaningful commitment to the community; address a real community need or enhance the quality of life in the Santa Barbara area; or has involved […]
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. Philanthropy means literally “love […]
The Collaboration for Social Impact (CSI) has launched an ongoing peer learning series featuring discussions with local nonprofit professionals highlighting healthy practices in organizational development and management. Future topics will […]
Summary Learn the foundational skills of planning, managing, and executing projects on time and on budget at your nonprofit. Description How does your organization engage in effective project management? Learn […]
We already had lots of discussion in our sector about the merits of various approaches to strategic planning before the transformative events of the last year. And now in 2021, it feels entirely appropriate for leaders and consultants to be asking themselves, what does strategic planning look like today? In this session, we'll explore questions like: What […]
Summary In this two part series, we will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for landmines and dedicate a safe learning […]
Description The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a relief program for employers from the federal government. Originally, employers could not apply for both the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and […]
A Conversation about Behavioral Health. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Description In this rapidly changing environment, answers aren't easy to get, and sometimes nonprofit needs are left out of the discussion. Join us for a virtual town hall where you'll […]
Description: illuminate Speaker Series brought to you by Hospice of Santa Barbara presents: Navigating Re-entry Town Hall: How do we cope with the fears and anxiety during this time of […]
Description In this time of turmoil and difficult decisions, we are partnering with Public Counsel to bring you a series of four webinars to help you decide how to move forward on […]
Featuring Chitra Aiyar, Senior Advisor, BDO FMA Over the past year, many nonprofits suffered financially and had to make significant operational changes due to COVID-19. With complex and frequently changing […]
Description What is the organizational culture of your nonprofit and what role does it play in efforts towards being an anti-racist organization? Towards creating a culturally inclusive environment for staff […]
Summary COVID-19 virtual work environments added even more complexity to the situation, with many leaders and supervisors postponing their processes all together.There are ways to better communicate expectations no matter the work environment, what evaluation tool or supervision structure you have. We will practice learning and dialogue techniques to achieve a greater sense of confidence […]
Please join AFP for their annual IDEA meeting, led by moderator Adrienne De Guevara and guest speaker Birgit Smith Burton. Birgit Smith Burton is a respected leader in the fundraising […]
Thinking about starting a nonprofit? California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) offers this jam-packed, fast-paced webinar that includes: Step-by-step legal instructions FAQ on bylaws and articles of incorporations Commons ways of […]
If you are interested in learning more about our Leading for Community Impact (Cohort 4, 2021-22) program, we encourage you to join us for one of three information sessions, being […]
A Conversation about Food. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Join us for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership's July 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Council as we welcome Rebekah Harding, CEO of Clover Strategic Consulting, to reflect and discuss the role of […]
The Collaboration for Social Impact (CSI) has launched an ongoing peer learning series featuring discussions with local nonprofit professionals highlighting healthy practices in organizational development and management. Future topics will […]
A Conversation about Shelter & Safety/Housing. ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Join us as CalNonprofits CSBG Program Manager Sue Sigler, CEO Jan Masaoka, and Public Policy Director Lucy Salcido Carter answer your questions about the grant program, and go through the […]
*SPANISH INTERPRETATION WILL BE PROVIDED* Students (ages 10-25), parents, caregivers, and teachers are invited to learn from our Non-Profit Panel of 20+ SB County organizations about how students can create […]
The Collaboration for Social Impact (CSI) has launched an ongoing peer learning series featuring discussions with local nonprofit professionals highlighting healthy practices in organizational development and management. Future topics will […]
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.
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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 […]
Grants of up to $250,000 are available to eligible performing arts venues – including nonprofits -- through The California Office of the Small Business Advocate. The short application window for […]
A Conversation about Year-End giving tips. Date and time coming soon! ***This is an exclusive event for SBF donors and fundholders.
Grants of up to $250,000 are available to eligible performing arts venues – including nonprofits -- through The California Office of the Small Business Advocate. The short application window for […]
Join us (virtually!) at our annual Policy Convention as we explore some of the key issues facing California's nonprofit community in the year ahead. It's a time for grassroots advocates, […]
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership celebrates its 30th anniversary of service to our region’s nonprofit sector and philanthropic community. Join us for this special Celebration of the Sector to recognize 30 […]
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 […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara […]
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
We invite you to attend the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 2022 Community Grant Program Info Session. You will meet SBF staff and learn about our grant program areas. These grants support […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Behavioral Health/Health Care Grant Program Request for Quotations opens March 1. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of behavioral health and health care. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant guidelines and to apply. The […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Food Grant Program request for quotation opens March 1, 2022. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of food. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant guidelines and to apply. The deadline for the RFQ is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Shelter & Safety Grant Program request for quotation opens March 1, 2022. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of shelter and safety and housing loss prevention assistance. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant guidelines […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara […]
The William & Dottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Program is open for applications! The grants are available to nonprofit organizations that provide quality Child Care for working families. […]
The William & Dottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Program is available to nonprofit organizations that provide quality Child Care for working families. The funds applied for may be […]
Announcing the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program! Grants up to $2,500 will be available to Santa Barbara County microbusiness owners. Please visit bit.ly/MBCRGP to review full eligibility, use of funds and required documents. Application opens March 7, 2022! Virtual information sessions will be available for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Virtual information sessions will […]
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 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. […]
Announcing the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program! Grants up to $2,500 will be available to Santa Barbara County microbusiness owners. Please visit bit.ly/MBCRGP to review full eligibility, use of funds and required documents. Application opens March 7, 2022! Virtual information sessions will be available for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Virtual information sessions will […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Behavioral Health/Health Care Grant Program Request for Quotations deadline is March 30. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of behavioral health and health care. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant guidelines and to apply. […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Food Grant Program request for quotation deadline is March 30, 2022. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of food. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant guidelines and to apply. The deadline for the RFQ […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Shelter & Safety Grant Program request for quotation deadline is March 30, 2022. The grants are available to support nonprofit organizations directly providing services in the areas of shelter and safety and housing loss prevention assistance. The grant maximum amount is $30,000 for up to two years. Click here to review grant […]
The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2022. The grant seeks to invest in, nurture, and grow the arts sector by offering […]
Santa Barbara Foundation’s Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards grants with a short review period and up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and effectiveness of Santa Barbara […]
The William & Dottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Program application deadline is April 4, 2022. The grants are available to nonprofit organizations that provide quality Child Care for […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Toast to Our Community- South County Happy Hour! Location: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Date: Thursday, April 14 Time: 4 PM - 7 PM Masks are welcome but not required. Thank you to our co-sponsor The Santa Barbara Independent! If you have questions please contact Jordan Killebrew […]
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 […]
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