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 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 […]
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 nonprofit organizations serving our most vulnerable populations throughout Santa Barbara County. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend the virtual information. window.bboxInit = function () { […]
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 donors make the best planned giving prospects. Description Prospect research reveals personal backgrounds, wealth indicators and philanthropic history so you can quickly identify and focus […]
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 […]
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