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Thrive Events
Thrive Resource Room: Pro Bono Consulting
Tues, May 10, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization! This month we will feature opportunities for pro bono consulting from the alumni of some of the top universities in the county as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector community.
What to expect during this session on pro bono consulting:
The Stanford Alumni Consulting Team (ACT): Susan Austin, Director, Alumni Consulting Team, Stanford Graduate School of Business will provide details on the Stanford ACT, which offers strategic pro bono consulting through a network of Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni volunteers. Bay Area nonprofits that meet ACT's client criteria - in addition to nonprofits anywhere in the US that focus on advancing racial equity - can apply for a customized ACT project, which is delivered in two rounds a year (deadlines in January and July for projects that kick-off in March and September).
Harvard Business School Community Partners: SallyAldridge, Executive Director, Community Partners - Harvard Business School Association of Northern California will discuss how your organization can work with HBS alumni for pro bono help in areas such as strategic planning, marketing, scaling growth, revenue diversification, and business planning. This program empowers HBS alumni to make a positive social impact in their community and leverage their skills and experience to help nonprofit organizations succeed.
University of Pennsylvania's PennPAC Pro Bono Alumni Consulting: Ellen Haude, Director of PennPAC Bay Area, will speak about the local chapter of PennPAC, an organization that brings together alumni of the University of Pennsylvania from a wide variety of backgrounds to serve as pro bono consultants to nonprofits. Alumni from all Penn schools work in teams over an 8-10 week timeframe to provide actionable recommendations in areas where the client may lack bandwidth or expertise.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting, please email Keirstan. These sessions occur on a monthly basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our monthly sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Health Awareness Month
Wed, May 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we dive into Mental Health Awareness Month in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month and incorporate practices like self-massage, mindful art, movement exercises, meditation, and an exploration of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being.
This month will feature a special speaker and a self-assessment practice in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, May 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am
During this month's VEOAC meeting, Thrive will share and coordinate election outreach plans for the June Primary Election. We will also hear from Sara O’Brien and Hillary O’Connor, Election Specialists at the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Chief Elections Office, on the voter outreach progress designed to engage Asian American voters.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power and Thrive Alliance.
Open to everyone.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
In partnership with other community-based organizations, Thrive hosted a series of candidate forums designed to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Watch our recordings of past forums and view the San Mateo County Sheriff pre-questionnaire and statements on our candidate forum webpage.
For questions regarding the forums or to request voter outreach materials, please contact Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate, Yajaira Ortega.
Statewide Direct Primary Election
Voting Starts Now!
Ballots will be mailed out starting Mon, May 9. Drop off your voted ballot, register to vote, get language or other voting assistance, or vote in person at any Vote Center. For election information, including voter registration, Vote Center locations, hours, and to track your ballot, visit SMCvote.org.
For outreach materials in multiple languages for your community, reach out to Yajaira Ortega.
Community Announcement
AirPure 2100: No Cost Air-Sanitization Units
Deadline: Thurs, September 1
AirPure 2100 is providing air-sanitization units to qualifying nonprofits at no cost with the use of a government grant. These are medical-grade units that kill 99.97% of bacteria and inactivate 100% of viruses. They retail for over $5000 per unit.
Note: If you have any additional questions about this grant offer please reach out to Steve Long. There is a minimum order of 5 units.
Community Events
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits: Funding Your Impact Summit
Tuesday, May 10 to Thursday, May 12
SVCN's Funding Your Impact (FYI) is a virtual week-long opportunity for nonprofit fundraisers to hear strategies about how to confront the unique challenges and seize opportunities in today's confusing world of nonprofit fund development. During this summit, SVCN will share proven fundraising strategies from leading experts and discuss emerging tools and techniques in the fund development field.
This summit will feature experts from Essex & Drake Fundraising Counsel, Alameda County Library Foundation, The Arora Collective, Quinteto Latino, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and West Valley Community Services.
Second Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today. If you need help ordering your tests, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (1-888-720-7489 for TTY). Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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 has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access the communications click here.
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