The Inaugural State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County Event

 

 

 

Santa Barbara’s nonprofits are the trusted problem solvers and community fabric that support our region’s wellbeing — and they need our collective investment. Join the Santa Barbara Foundation for The Inaugural State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County Event, a cross-sector convening of business, philanthropic, and civic leaders to explore key findings, share innovations, and take action together.

Questions about this event? Contact Kelly Lazarus, Senior Programs Assistant at the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Learn more about becoming a sponsor. 

 

The State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County

Every three years, the Santa Barbara Foundation examines the state of our local nonprofit sector — the challenges organizations face, the strengths they bring, and the opportunities ahead. Our 2025 report is in development now, created in partnership with researchers at the UCSB Center for Evaluation & Assessment and shaped by nonprofit professionals across the county.

We’re hosting three ways to engage with the findings:

  • May 12, 2026—Executive Director & Development Professionals Roundtable, in partnership with the Nonprofit Resource Network (9:30-11:30am in Solvang) Learn more
  • June 2, 2026—The Inaugural State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County Event, a cross-sector community convening at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for business, local government and community leaders, funders, elected officials, and nonprofits (8-10:30am in Santa Barbara). Two representatives per nonprofit. Register below.
  • June 4, 2026—Open webinar for the broader nonprofit community, covering report highlights, themes, and recommendations. Learn more

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

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And a big thank you to our Friends of the Sector!

 

 

 

For questions on becoming a sponsor of The Inaugural State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County Event, please contact Julia Kelly, Business Development Manager, at (805) 880-9384 or JKelly@SBFoundation.org.