Thrive Resource Room: Using AI to Boost Your Organization's Productivity and Mission
Tues, January 9, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
This dynamic session, anchored at the intersection of technology and altruism, navigates through the latest developments in artificial intelligence, their implications for social good, and the ethical considerations surrounding their application. Cherian Koshy, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) will showcase a unique interactive "Robot Petting Zoo", where attendees can engage hands-on with several AI tools. These advanced technologies have the potential to redefine the philanthropic landscape, drive inclusive growth, and spark a new era of innovation in nonprofit work. Don't miss this chance to better understand the potential and ethical implications of AI in the philanthropic sector.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Understand the emerging role of AI in the nonprofit sector and how it's transforming traditional philanthropy.
Gain an in-depth view of the ethical considerations that arise when integrating AI and technology in nonprofit work.
Experience firsthand various AI tools and technologies via our interactive "Robot Petting Zoo", enhancing your understanding of their functionality and potential applications.
Discuss the potential risks and benefits associated with integrating these technologies into nonprofit work, fostering a balanced view of AI-driven philanthropy.
Devise strategies to effectively leverage AI tools while navigating ethical challenges to boost their organization’s mission.
Spark ideas for collaboration and innovation within their own organizations using AI and technology, guided by an ethical framework.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Join us for our Voter Outreach Training session to learn the what, where, when, and why of effective voter engagement. This inclusive training is open to everyone, providing valuable resources for voter education customized for your organization.
In addition, you will learn about Thrive's Election Education Toolkit. This toolkit aims to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities by addressing the lack of knowledge about the process. Give this toolkit to leaders in your community to use for informal voter education. The toolkits will be available in English and Spanish. Each toolkit comes with a $1,500 stipend to support outreach and encourage participation.
Email Yajaira Ortega, Thrive's Policy and Equity Manager, if you are interested in more information about receiving the stipend.
Thrive RISE January Meeting: An Introduction to Cold Impacts on Health and the County's Inclement Weather Program
Wed, January 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Cold weather can result in poor health outcomes, and even death, for those that are unhoused or who otherwise lack proper heating resources. Individuals most at risk for hypothermia are people experiencing homelessness, older adults with inadequate food and heating resources, infants in cold bedrooms, and substance users. Join our January COAD meeting with representatives from the County of San Mateo Health and Human Services Agency to learn more about cold impacts on the human body, how social vulnerability exacerbates risk to cold weather, and how the County’s Inclement Weather Program is working to expand shelter availability for unhoused individuals on cold nights.
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.
County of San Mateo: What Happened in 2023? A Look at the Highlights From the Past Year
The year 2023 was not an easy one in San Mateo County. The New Year began with a series of powerful storms that flooded homes and toppled trees. Not yet out of January (named for the Roman god of beginnings and transitions), seven of our neighbors were killed and another injured in a mass shooting. While 2023 saw horrific violence and destructive weather, the challenges also brought out our best. And like the month of January itself, we welcomed fresh beginnings and transitions.
County of San Mateo has provided highlights from the past year as selected by the communications team in the County Executive’s Office. (These are not in order of implied significance or importance.)To view the highlights click here.
Six To Be Inducted Into the 35th San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame
The Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce four Honorees and two Young Women of Excellence will be inducted into the 2024 San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame on March 8, 2024. A leader in economic development, a long-time public servant and community advocate, a co-founder of CoastPride, an advocate for mental health equity, and two teen leaders will be inducted into the 2024 San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, the county's premier showcase for women who make a difference every day in our community. To learn more click here.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors To Reorganize
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual Board Reorganization on Tues, January 9, 2024, during its regular meeting and name District Four Supervisor Warren Slocum as its new President. The Board will also select District 5 Supervisor David Canepa as Vice President and thank outgoing President Dave Pine of District 1 for his leadership during 2023. Slocum, who served as Board Vice President in 2023, began his first term in 2013 and is currently serving his last. The public and media are invited to attend the Board Reorganization and Reception. The remainder of the meeting is a consent-only agenda.
WHEN: Tues, January 9, 9:00 am. Reception to follow immediately afterward.
WHERE: Board Chambers - 400 County Center (First Floor), Redwood City, CA 94063
Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: 2024 Compensation & Benefits Survey
Survey Deadline: Fri, February 16
The 2024 Compensation & Benefits Survey is now open for participation. A tight labor market, high costs, and pandemic-related impacts on the workplace present challenges for nonprofit employers who manage their organizations' compensation and benefits policies. The data from the survey will provide a wealth of information to help nonprofits compete effectively on this ever-changing playing field. The survey will also help your organization find out how the local nonprofit community is coping with current economic conditions.
This past year, 779 nonprofit organizations reporting on more than 40,000 jobs participated in the 2023 survey, making it the largest and most robust in the survey's 45-year history.
Community Events
Leadership Council SMC: Leadership Lab - Talents to Strengths
Thurs, February 1, or Thurs, February 15, & Thurs, February 29
Register today for Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths, a highly experiential set of two half-day retreats open to anyone who lives and/or works in San Mateo County. This is a great opportunity to access affordable and impactful professional development led by an expert, accredited coach.
At this dynamic and interactive peer learning experience, participants will:
Identify their unique talents and optimize them as leadership strengths
Gain insights and new perspectives through collaborative peer exchanges
Build action plans that address their challenges and opportunities
Foundational to this experience is the CliftonStrengths Assessment, a powerful tool that enables leaders to appreciate their talents and leverage them as leadership strengths. The CliftonStrengths for Leaders Report is a new tool specifically designed to help leaders apply their strengths when leading.
The phrase “high density” can trigger images of concrete and crowding, but dense urban and suburban areas have more green potential than you might think. Not only does high-density housing and development create walkable, livable cities with a lower carbon footprint, but it can also—with some creative urban planning—incorporate green spaces that promote biodiversity, health, well-being, and equity. Join Canopy for a chance to hear from a panel of experts on how cities in Santa Clara County can become both greener and denser.
Featuring: Paul Kephart, Founder, Principal Ecologist and Designer, RANA; Mayor Alison Hicks, City of Mountain View; Dr. Erica Spotswood, Director of Science and Senior Ecologist, Second Nature.
Sanchez Art Center: Foad Satterfield, Then is Now, 1995 – 2023
Fri, January 19 - Sun, February 11
Join Sanchez Art Center as they begin 2024 with three exhibitions displaying an array of artistic mediums including, a stirring painting retrospective of work by Foad Satterfield, a photography exhibition featuring the work of the Fog Fest Photography Contest award winners and judges, and a group show with the members of the Art Guild of Pacifica, themed Light & Shadow.
Note: The opening reception is on Friday, January 19, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, with music by Blue City Jazz. Following opening night, the galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, and by appointment, through Feb 11.
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