Nominations OPEN: 79th Person of the Year
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
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 County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
The Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program will support conservation, environment, and public trails projects across Santa Barbara County, with a preference given to those on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County from Point Conception to Ventura County line and the Santa Ynez Valley. Grant amounts: up to $25,000. Application Opens: July 18, […]
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 County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Child Care Grants are now available! The Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus on supporting […]
The Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program will support conservation, environment, and public trails projects across Santa Barbara County, with a preference given to those on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County from Point Conception to Ventura County line and the Santa Ynez Valley. Grant amounts: up to $25,000. Application Deadline: August 26, […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
Office Hours are available for the Child Care Grants. The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also focus […]
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 County nonprofits. The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is […]
Santa Barbara Foundation's Child Care Grants application deadline is September 19, 2022. The Foundation offers Child Care grants of up to $15,000 to increase capacity among nonprofit child care providers in Santa Barbara County to meet the critical needs of young children and set the stage for lifelong learning success. This year’s grant will also […]
The sponsors of the 79th Person of the Year, Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cox Communications, Noozhawk, Montecito Journal, and Scholarship Foundation, are proud to announce Ginger Salazar and Katina Zaninovich as the 79th Persons of the Year. Congratulations! Save the date for the 79th Person of the Year luncheon on Wednesday, September […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2023 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, […]
Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2023 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, […]
Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2023 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, […]
Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2023 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, […]
Description Your Team Communication Magic Feb. 22 | 9:30 a.m. – noon | Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center Understand your personal communication style. This interactive workshop will help you become a more effective communicator, problem-solver and trusted, focused leader. FREE for CNL Members / $55 for Not-yet-Members REGISTER NOW
Description Setting Expectations, Accountability & Learning: SEAL the Deal with Your Team March 14 | 9 a.m. – noon | Via Zoom Enhance your team's performance through more effective communication and accountability setting. This workshop focuses on better ways to establish and communicate expectations with your teams no matter the work environment, evaluation tools or […]
Description Planning to Plan: Strategic Planning Preparation March 21 | 9 a.m. – noon | Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center This workshop explores the transformational value of formalizing a strategic […]
Description You Got the Grant! Now What? April 6 | 9:30 a.m. – noon | Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center This class is designed to help you successfully manage life after the grant including how to understand the grant relationship, managing the grant process, tips for engaging the funder and reporting on the grant and […]
Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the annual Person of the Year 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, kindness, […]
Description The Fund for Santa Barbara and the McCune Foundation are excited to host Central Coast Community Organizing Trainings, presented by CAUSE. Ventura (Museum of Ventura County) - April 21-23 Santa Maria (Location TBD) - October 21-23 In-Person | $75 per Organization (Sliding Scale Offered) REGISTER NOW
Description Public Webinar: Understanding California’s Lobbying Disclosure Laws JANUARY 24, 2023 | 11 AM PT | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members True: Nonprofits can safely, legally, and effectively engage in state-level […]
Apply by June 16th! 2023 Board Leadership Institute is now accepting applications! The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University is now accepting applications for the 2023 Board Leadership Institute. […]
Description FREE WEBINAR: Philanthropic Reform Update: Two Game-Changing Proposals from the Feds Wednesday, August 30 at 11:00am-12:00pm PDT Two new recommendations coming out of Washington have the potential to bring about game-changing philanthropic reforms: the U.S. Treasury Department has recommended establishing payout requirements for Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), a response to the current warehousing of billions […]
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. Join us at the […]
About this event Fundraising events are a permanent part of the fundraising landscape. Yet, many nonprofits often feel that producing these events takes too much time and resources from their staff and budget. Board engagement and commitment wanes in the face of challenges to sell tickets and secure sponsors. They wonder if the ROI is worth the effort. […]
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About this event In this interactive training, you will gain practical knowledge and the confidence to strengthen your organization’s data collection and evaluation activities. We’ll look at the evaluation process including figuring out what you need to evaluate, deciding on the right tools, and effectively using the information these tools provide. We’ll also talk about […]
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Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. […]
About this event As a nonprofit leader you can feel the prevalence of individual and collective trauma and adversity in your everyday work. On the surface it shows up as stress, burnout, disconnection, unresolved conflict, and turnover. It impacts critical areas such as building trust with donors, engaging board members, developing the workforce, and impacting […]
About this event Successful nonprofits have boards that share a commitment to the organization's mission and understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Join us for a training to deepen your knowledge of the role board members play in your organization's success. Gain valuable tools to use in developing and strengthening your board, as well […]
About this event Numerous studies have shown that collaborative leadership leads to higher engagement, better results, and overall higher satisfaction among team members. This approach actively encourages and draws on everyone (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, clients) to be part of the process. Everyone in the group has a voice in decision-making and problem solving, which encourages […]
About this event Research shows that governance is enhanced, community connection and responsiveness increased, and the mission of the organization is strengthened when nonprofit organizations and the Boards invest in diversity, equity and inclusion. This involves practices much broader than just building a “representative” Board to guide the organization. It is about cultivating a Board […]
Start Within: Organizational Financial Communications Talk turkey with your team. Set informed budgets to make agreements with your board and funders and effectively manage programs. Support your core work with strong financial management. Join Non-profit financial guru Hilda Zacarias for the first hour workshop, followed by: Show your cards: Public Financial Communications Show us what you got! […]
About this event Good communication is central to every successful organization and can make or break the effectiveness of your team. Whether face to face or online, with coworkers or funders, board members or family members, delivering clear, concise, engaging communication helps to create a cohesive team. This interactive workshop will help you become a […]
March 28th & 29th – Public Advocacy Training 9:30am-3:45pm March 28th in Oxnard 9:30am- 3:45pm March 29th in Santa Barbara Co-presented by The FUND, CAUSE, Future Leaders of America, and […]
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, […]
About this event Access to publicly available data gathered through prospect research offers fundraisers a wealth of information about potential supporters. Prospect research reveals personal backgrounds, wealth indicators and philanthropic history so you can quickly identify and focus your attention on your high potential prospects. You’ll be able to predict both a prospect’s giving capacity […]
About this event Will your organization have enough cash to cover payroll next month? How about an unbudgeted expense or a fabulous new opportunity? Financial statements are important for board members and leadership to analyze the organization’s historical performance, but cash management is critical for day-to-day financial operations. In this class, we will learn how […]
Description Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm Cost: Free for Members, $39.00 for Not Yet Members Worker’s' Compensation insurance is a significant burden for nonprofits in both financial costs and administration […]
About this event The last few years have been a time of unprecedented change for our world and for our organizations. When you think about all of the changes your organization has been through, is going through, or or is about to go through, what feelings come up? What thoughts? What questions? This interactive workshop […]
Description Thursday, May 30th from 11am-Noon FREE For All Join us for an insightful webinar featuring expertise from Adler Colvin, a renowned nonprofit legal matters law firm specializing in fiscal […]
About this event The phrase “strategic planning” can spark fear and frustration in executive directors and boards of directors – but both the process and product can be empowering for organizations that take the time to prepare before diving in. This workshop explores the transformational value of utilizing a transparent, comprehensive, and inclusive strategic planning […]
Description Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm Free for Members, $39.00 for Not Yet Members Are you a nonprofit leader worried about navigating complex tax regulations? Join Moss Adams, a leading […]
About this event How long will it take for your organization to meet its mission, declare victory, and go out of business? Some nonprofits can envision success in a decade or two; others expect to continue for generations. If you’re not activating the next generation of leaders, who will carry on? How are you adapting […]
Description Thursday, July 11th from 11am-Noon FREE For All Join us for the 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Survey Webinar, an always important event for our nonprofit community. This longstanding survey continues to be a crucial resource for nonprofit organizations in both Northern and Southern California. Benchmark your organization's compensation strategy with the latest data and gain […]
Description Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 10:00am-11:15am FREE / Scroll down to register In a year dominated by the pressure of federal elections, it is crucial to recognize the impact that […]
Summary As fundraising professionals you hold great power in the stories you choose to share about those you serve. Storytelling at its best can be an empowering tool to shed […]
About this event Many of us aspire to be dynamic change agents in our work and lives. But, the percentage of leaders and organizations who rate well in strategy and […]
About this event How do you measure the impact of your organization and the services it provides? Join us for Measuring Your Mission as we introduce an outcomes-based approach to program evaluation. Participants will: Gain an understanding of a theory of change & logic models as a foundation for an evaluation plan Learn to define […]
About this event As nonprofit boards strive to be more effective, they are actively working to recruit board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a wide range of skills. So, what holds these dynamic Boards from reaching their true potential? In this workshop we will explore the practical […]
About this event Perfect for the first-time grant writer or those interested in brushing up on the fundamentals. Workshop attendees will explore the basics of writing a winning proposal. Presenter: Katie Deutschman, Founder and CEO of Turtle Type Inc. Individual Members: Free to Attend | Organizational Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: $55 REGISTER NOW