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 of mankind.” Few communities embody the true spirit of philanthropy quite like Santa Maria Valley. Whether giving time, talent, or treasure, many of our residents […]
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 and the communities you serve? In this three part series, organizational teams of 3 are invited to reflect, collaborate, and take action on their individual and […]
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 held in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and on Zoom. At the info session, we will discuss the program, application and selection process. You will have the […]
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 include: Healthy Governance, Organizational Culture, Resource Generation, Professional Development, and more. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('e74e7b36-e254-406b-9449-877cdb142eb5'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); […]
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 application process with an emphasis on how nonprofits can fit into the application form. Register here. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you are very […]
*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 meaningful ways to volunteer and do community service. Evidence shows volunteering helps people manage stress, feel connected, and increases self-confidence. Completing community service hours […]
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 include: Resource Generation, Professional Development, and more. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('69e85624-d768-445d-a079-95dea460db39'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src […]
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