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Thrive Events
Thrive Leadership Circle Luncheon: Engaging with San Mateo County’s New Equity Framework
Wed, July 28, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Nonprofit EDs and CEOs are invited to hear Shireen Malekafzali (she/her), Chief Equity Officer at San Mateo County, present the equity framework and early equity efforts underway, and to give feedback on its alignment with your own equity frameworks. This is an opportunity to set the groundwork for nonprofit leaders to work together with the County on future efforts to advance equity.
Note: This event is exclusively for Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers of nonprofits operating in San Mateo County.
Summer at the Beach: Murky Waters or Clean Coastlines?
Thurs, August 12, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Enjoying the beach this summer? How clean is the water? Three of the most polluted beaches in the state are located in San Mateo County. Join us as we discuss what is currently being done across government and nonprofits and identify opportunities for collaboration to work toward cleaner coastlines. Join panelists Shell Cleave, Founder of Sea Hugger, Lynn Adams, President of Pacific Beach Coalition, Jim Pruett, General Manager at the San Mateo County Harbor District, and more for a discussion and next steps.
Hands-On Redistricting Workshop: Mapping Tools, Communities of Interest, and Public Input
Thurs, September 2, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Help shape the maps! As redistricting gets underway in San Mateo County and local cities, please join us for an online workshop to learn more about how to share your communities' concerns and map priorities. We will address:
What a "community of interest" is and why communities of interest are so important in shaping district maps
How to use online tools that can help you understand your community and its characteristics, and tools where you can draw maps to use in your redistricting advocacy
How to develop community of interest testimony so that line-drawers draw maps that respect your community's voice
What are our local issues in San Mateo County and who is organizing
The County of San Mateo is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 Civics 101 Academy. Civics 101 is a free, nine-week, program that provides an in-depth look at County programs, services and finances. Department heads will share information about their key programs, insights into how they operate, and answer your questions. Participants will gain a better understanding of the County structure, build relationships, and identify different ways in which they can engage with the County.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: LatinX Giving Guide
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is excited to announce their newly published LatinX Giving Guide. This Giving Guide is designed to highlight different Latinx-led nonprofit organizations that provide leadership, direct services, advocacy, and support for Latinx communities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Community Events
California Citizens Redistricting Commission: Communities of Interest Input Meeting
Thurs, July 29, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission welcomes your input at their upcoming Communities of Interest (COI) meeting. Your input is vital to the success of the Commission and they need your Communities of Interest information to respect the boundaries of your communities during the redistricting process. This meeting is primarily for Communities of Interest testimony and will include a general public comment session at the end of the meeting. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
Note: This meeting is intended for the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano.
Join Candid Learning for their upcoming workshops designed to help you, as a nonprofit serving San Mateo County, develop the proposal writing skills you need to get the results you want.
Proposal Writing Basics (Virtual) Thurs, August 12, 10:00 - 11:30 am
This class will cover the basic elements of a proposal; the “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal; and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. Register Today
Advanced Proposal Writing (Virtual, 2-Part) Thurs, September 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am & Thurs, September 30, 10:00 - 11:30 am
This class will offer a deeper dive into proposal writing and will provide participants with an opportunity to get peer feedback on their proposals. Register Today
Note: These sessions will be free of cost to participating organizations, courtesy of an anonymous funder who is underwriting these services.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits: Virtual Grant Proposal Coaching Sessions
Join Center for Excellence in Nonprofits for a series of 5 private interactive (virtual) coaching sessions with grant writing expert Dalya Massachi. Sessions will build on each other and are designed to help you tell your story in a way that will move funders to support your work. In these sessions you will:
Learn the basic elements of a grant proposal, the “do’s” and “don'ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether you get a “yes” or “no”
Get a deeper dive into proposal writing and have an opportunity to get peer feedback on your proposal
Learn how to do intensive storytelling in grant proposals through ongoing coaching
Note: These sessions will be free of cost to participating organizations, courtesy of an anonymous funder who is underwriting these services.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Communications
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
Applications are being accepted for the CA COVID-19 #RentRelief program. Samaritan House can provide assistance for community members in Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Mateo, San Carlos. Visit https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/case-management/ or call (650) 347-3648
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