Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit
Wed, November 15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, In-Person
Join us for the third annual Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. This vibrant in-person gathering, proudly co-hosted by Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN), brings together a diverse spectrum of changemakers including nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members, along with cross-sector partners such as government and philanthropy to champion racial justice and equity.
This year's Racial Justice Summit theme is Partnership & Collective Responsibility. We aim to unite local nonprofit and government partners and foster renewed commitment and collaborative efforts to enhance community outcomes, particularly for our most impacted communities. We'll take tangible steps toward forging a more racially just and equitable community with fellow nonprofit leaders and cross-sector allies. Together, we aspire to build momentum toward a more inclusive democracy with race and equity at the heart of all our actions.
We are thrilled to have Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, as our keynote speaker. Her long-standing advocacy for racial and economic equity, along with her expertise in leveraging public policy for positive change, promises to inspire and ignite meaningful conversations.
Thrive RISE November Meeting: Preparing for a Wet Winter - Flood Insurance Explained
Wed, November 29, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Last year’s winter storms caused millions of dollars in flood damages across San Mateo County, leaving residents without adequate insurance coverage with few options to recoup their losses. In anticipation of a wet, El Niño winter season this year, join us for a presentation and discussion with Emily Rogan from the nonprofit United Policyholders to learn about the differences in coverage between homeowner and renters policies and flood insurance policies, how to shop for flood insurance, and known challenges in the claims process. Community members are encouraged to join this conversation.
All organizations are welcome at this meeting, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings. Please save this link as a recurring event on your calendar for the last Wednesday of the month.
Save the date for Thrive's seventh annual Holiday Mix & Mingle! More details coming soon.
Location: CZI Community Space, 801 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Environment & Sustainability and Basic Needs & Safety Net TAG: Build for the Future - Federal Funding Navigator Training
Thurs, November 30, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Virtual
Thrive's next E&S TAG meeting will feature a training for a new Federal Funding Navigator which is located on the HUD Build for the Future Page; Funding Navigator - HUD Exchange. The Funding Navigator helps nonprofits, local governments, affordable housing providers, private citizens, tribes and companies learn about Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs and see where they can apply for billions of dollars in federal funding and tax credits in these areas: Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Resiliency, Transportation, Environmental Justice, Workforce Development, Broadband, Utility Scale Energy, Lead and Healthy Housing, Brownfields and Waste Management.
"As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda potentially eligible entities will be able to sort funding resources based on audience, activity, funding type, location, and other items. The Funding Navigator helps participants maximize the utilization of IRA and BIL resources for carbon reduction and climate resilience efforts," (HUD press release, September 21, 2023). Although this tool was developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, it features programs across all federal agencies.
The training will also cover the IRA’s new “Direct Pay” Provision (Direct Pay | Clean Energy | The White House) that makes clean energy tax credits available to nonprofits and local governments and review the IRA’s main programs like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Environmental Justice Programs, Conservation Programs, and Clean Energy Rebates.
The training will be conducted by Jennifer Gottlieb, on behalf of Alexis Pelosi, the HUD Secretary’s Climate Advisor.
Save the Date: Arts and Culture TAG: Crafting Wellness - The Intersection of Arts and Mental Health
Tues, December 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, In-Person
Community Announcement
Green Foothills: Leadership Program for 2024
Application Deadline: Tues, October 31
Green Foothills is currently accepting applications to its Leadership Program for 2024. Are you a passionate changemaker living, serving, or going to school in Santa Clara, San Mateo, or San Benito Counties? Or do you know someone who is? The Leadership Program convenes, trains, and invests in local community members of all backgrounds while they complete an 8-month training program and beyond. The program meets one Saturday a month from January through August. Five sessions are in person, and three sessions are virtual. The application deadline is Tues, October 31 and applications will be considered in the order they are received.
Note: There is a non-refundable $50 application fee to apply to the Leadership Program. This fee can be waived upon request. Tuition is free for participants accepted into the 2024 program.
County of San Mateo: County Health Kicks-Off the Development of a Community Health Improvement Plan
County Health invites residents to participate in an online meeting on Wed, November. 1, which will kick off the development of the first Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan is intended to guide public and private initiatives and investments with the aim of improving the overall health of the community and the conditions that foster health. County Health is seeking the public’s help in identifying top priorities to be included in the plan and beginning a framework for ongoing efforts. At the meeting, County Health will share the results from a series of recent community forums on health needs and priorities. To learn more click here.
Community Events
Acterra: Goodbye Gas, Hello EVs Workshop
Thurs, November 2, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Acterra for their Goodbye Gas, Hello EVs Workshop, where you can delve into the world of electric vehicles and embark on a journey toward a greener and more sustainable future. In this free workshop, Acterra will go over the perks of EV ownership, new and existing models, the basics of charging, and rebates and incentives.
After the presentation concludes, Acterra will have breakout rooms with experienced EV owners so that you can ask any specific questions about EV models.
Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana: 10th Annual Latino/a/x Health Forum
Sat, November 4, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join San Mateo County Health as they host a Health Forum and Cultural Fair focusing on the Latino/a/x community. During this event, San Mateo County Health and its partners will offer free health screenings as well as information on how to access behavioral health services. This family-friendly event will include music, food, and raffles as well as healing sessions, which consist of meditations, deep breathing, a sharing of mental health resources or “platicas”, and access to dozens of resource booths staffed by community-based organizations.
Note: With Latinos comprising more than a quarter of San Mateo County residents, activities at this event will be led in Spanish; English interpretation will be available.
Redwood City Library Foundation: "The Right to Read" Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Mon, November 6, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
The Redwood City Library Foundation and the Redwood City Library Board present "The Right to Read" film screening and panel discussion. This film was directed by Jenny Mackenzie and executive-produced by Levar Burton.
The panel will be moderated by Redwood City Library Director Derek Wolfgram, and the panel includes:
Rafael Avendano, Executive Director, Redwood City Together
Dr. John Baker, Superintendent, Redwood City School District
Kathy Endaya, Executive Director, Project READ
Deb Sica, Intellectual Freedom Committee of American Library Association; Deputy County Librarian, Alameda County Library
Tickets are free with reservation, with a suggested donation to support Redwood City Public Library. The reception will be at 6:00 pm, and the film will begin at 6:30 pm. The panelists’ discussions will take place at 7:40 pm.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Applied Wisdom - Insights for Leadership
Tues, November 14, 9:00 - 11:00 am
In this workshop, CEN will guide you through James C. Morgan's renounced book Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits: Eight Practical Tools for Leadership (“Applied Wisdom”). They will provide a framework for continued use of the booklet and its principles as well as the IDEAL lens in the future. Participants will also leave with tools that encourage community building and networking to create an ecosystem of support and accountability.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Preventing Burnout - Self-Care in a Selfless Sector
Thurs, November 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Workplace stress is unavoidable, especially in the nonprofit sector where compassion fatigue runs rampant and we see high rates of turnover and burnout year after year. Ultimately, the industry and institutions must do a better job of caring for their employees. While CEN continues the fight for organizational and systemic change, they also recognize the immediate need for external resources and support for you, the individuals working within these dysfunctional systems. This course provides space and tools to help you lean in without burning out.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Understanding Nonprofit Financials (Morning Only – No Certificate Issued)
Sat, November 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
As a nonprofit executive or board member, gaining a true understanding of your organization’s financials and making strategic decisions, as a result, can increase your long-term impact, perhaps more than any other leadership skill. In this class, CEN will explore the basic elements of nonprofit financial statements, review "financial jargon," and discuss the nuances of accounting in the nonprofit sector. Participants will leave with an understanding of how they can use this financial information to make timely, strategic decisions.
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