With each day come more statements from organizations articulating their stances and, in some cases, their specific commitments to be part of change in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. Some nonprofit and philanthropic boards are actively discussing whether to make a statement at all and if so, what it should contain. […]
Coffee and Conversations is a new monthly virtual event held exclusively for SBF donors and fundholders to learn about an area of our work. This month, Jackie Carrera, President & CEO, and Rubayi Estes, Interim Chief Program Officer, to learn how Santa Barbara County communities have been affected by COVID-19 with a deeper look into […]
I hope to see you today at 4:00 p.m. (PST) for our COVID Conversation with Beth Rizo, Director of SBCC’s Orfalea Early Learning Center. Our region's lack of affordable, accessible, quality child care options is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that challenge infinitely more difficult for many. During our conversation this afternoon […]
Small Capacity Building Program grants (formerly Express Grants) are awards of up to $5,000 aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of nonprofit organizations serving Santa Barbara County. Click here to learn more. Application Deadline: The first Monday of every month, February through November 2020 Award Date: Eight weeks following each grant deadline
REGISTER HERE We must all play an active role to ensure a road to recovery that does not return us to the pre-pandemic status quo. The murder of George Floyd has mobilized communities across the country and world to finally uproot the racism and injustice that has for far too long ruled our institutions and […]
REGISTER HERE AFP International is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector and throughout all of society. The Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter has assembled a panel of local organizations serving minority populations in our respected counties to discuss with us how we can better serve […]
REGISTER NOW Join us tomorrow, Wednesday July 8th at 4:00 p.m. for a webinar workshop on business liability during COVID-19, as well as the measures that businesses are undertaking to ensure a Safe & Smart Santa Barbara reopening. Trevor Large of Fauver Large Archbald & Spray LLP will take businesses through some step-by-step protocols to assist with […]
REGISTER NOW About this event As nonprofits navigate the realities of re-opening after Covid-19 shutdowns, join employment lawyer Jonathan Light of LightGabler in Camarillo as he shares his California specific guidance for nonprofits in respect to the regional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion will focus on re-opening pitfalls and considerations, with a special emphasis […]
Click Here to register. A panel discussion among nationally-known CFOs will explore the financial ramifications for nonprofits of the start and stop U.S. economy. What happened to the financial axioms that were to protect organizations should a crisis like this occur? Panelists will discuss what it happening throughout their organizational systems and plans for the future. […]
Join us for a FREE webinar where you'll learn the ins-and-outs of PPP loan forgiveness directly from a Small Business Administration (SBA) official. PPP Loan Forgiveness Tips and Tools from the SBA Thursday, July 23 at 11 AM FREE but registration is required Register now! The SBA’s San Francisco District Office Director Julie Clowes will walk us […]
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