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 & Advocacy Associate 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.
City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County: Bike/Scooter Share Survey
Survey Deadline: Mon, February 5
Do you wish you could rent a scooter or bike to get around more easily? C/CAG is launching a new bike/scooter share pilot program in San Mateo County and wants to hear from you. Take their survey at www.bit.ly/SMCmobility4all to share your thoughts on the locations of future stations & program costs.
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.
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.
County Honored to Win Statewide Award For Innovative Homeless App
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) awarded a prestigious Challenge Award to the County for the SMC HOME (Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement) app, a collaborative effort by the Human Services Agency’s Center on Homelessness and the Information Services Department’s GIS Team. The County was one of 14 honorees chosen from a pool of 389 across the state’s 58 counties. To learn more click here.
San Mateo County Supervisors Move To Create Office on Labor Laws, Minimum Wage Enforcement
The Board of Supervisors has voted 5-0 to launch a new office to educate workers and businesses about minimum wage requirements and labor protections and, in the future, to enforce local labor laws. The new entity will be called the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, a countywide clearinghouse for accurate and up-to-date information on laws that affect low-wage workers. To learn more click here.
Community Event
Stanford University: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Education
Wed, January 31, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Artificial intelligence is transforming education in ways that can enhance learning experiences, improve educational outcomes, and streamline administrative tasks. Students and educators’ use of AI tools has grown exponentially. While AI offers significant potential in education, it also raises concerns in various areas such as privacy, bias, ethics, and the role of the educator. Join Stanford University to learn about the benefits and risks of AI in the changing landscape of education. Whether you're an educator, student, parent, or simply curious about the future of education, this event will inspire, inform, and spark a dialogue about the exciting possibilities at the intersection of AI and education.
From the Graduate School of Education: Victor R. Lee, Associate Professor, and Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer, will discuss the dynamic relationship between AI and education with opening remarks from Dan Schwartz, I, James Quillen Dean, and Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Educational Technology.
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.
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