Spanish interpretation is available. Please get in touch with Yajaira Ortega if you require additional accommodations or have inquiries about accessibility.
You’ve worked hard to hire the right people, and now it’s time to set them up for impact! As the one of the sessions in our HR Learning Series, we’ll be sharing strategies and best practices for onboarding and orientation. Building an intentional plan, regardless of your organization’s size, can make all the difference in launching and retaining a new hire - and we’re here to help!
What You'll Learn:
Culture: The importance of and how to’s of creating a welcoming environment
The Work: Tools and techniques for bringing a new hire into the work
Nuts and Bolts: Creating a plan to set up your employee with all the tools they’ll need
Workshop Format:
Guidance and tips from seasoned nonprofit leaders
Interactive activities to share best practices, learn from each other and build tools together
Practical tools, templates that you can adjust for your organization
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to:
Create an intentional onboarding plan regardless of your organizational size
Connect with similar organizations and create tools together
This workshop is almost at capacity, so sign up soon to be guaranteed a spot.
Healthy Democracy: Voter Engagement Brainstorm
Wed, September 18, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, In-Person
Join us for a voter engagement brainstorming session with San Mateo County nonprofits and partners. Together, we'll explore ideas, exchange best practices, and formulate actionable initiatives to empower our community and promote active civic participation. This session is thoughtfully designed to assist organizations in developing strategic plans for the upcoming months. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to shaping our democratic process!
Each year, the Summit convenes community members, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government, philanthropy, academia, and the private sector. The goal continues to be to uplift the climate resilience and environmental justice priorities of frontline communities and advocate for policies and practices that reduce the adverse impacts of climate change on all San Mateo County residents. We make it a practice to center underrepresented voices, including those that are indigenous, youth, and faith-oriented.
An Early Bird ticket rate is available until August 30, with scholarships available for those with financial need. Last year's Summit sold out with over 300 attendees present, so get your ticket soon. We look forward to seeing you this year at the Summit!
Thrive Alliance'sTranslation Services Hub has reopened with the generous support of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Our vision for the local nonprofit sector prioritizes community access by consistently and mindfully offering professional language translation and interpretation services for its programs and services.
The Translation Services Hub offers nonprofits free language translation and interpretation services in Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino. Learn more about this service or put in a request here.
San Bruno Community Foundation: Community Grants Fund
The San Bruno Community Foundation's Community Grants Fund is now open for its ninth annual cycle. Local community organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support programs benefiting the San Bruno community. Thanks to the support of YouTube and Google.org, the Foundation is set to award a total of $300,000 in grants by the end of 2024. The decisions on grant awards are based on several factors, including the proposed program's benefits to the San Bruno community, alignment with the Foundation's focus areas, program methodology and budget, requested grant amount in relation to the expected community benefit, as well as the organization's track record, stability, and financial health.
The application deadline is September 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Community Foundation of San Carlos: Intent to Apply Form & Fall 2024 Grant Round
The intent to apply for the Fall 2024 Community Grants can be expressed by filling out a short form available until 8/30. The grant application period runs from 8/13/2024 to 9/13/2022 at 4:00 PM PT, and eligible organizations must have operating expenses of $1.5M or less.
The 2024 grant round in San Carlos aims to fund nonprofit organizations focusing on addressing community members' essential needs. Eligible organizations with operating expenses of $1.5 million or less can apply for grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 per organization. While the emphasis is on well-being initiatives, organizations with unmet needs in the community are encouraged to reach out before applying. The evaluation process will prioritize impact, and partial funding may be provided to accommodate as many requests as possible.
To learn more and apply to the Fall 2024 Grant Round - Community Foundation of San Carlos please click here.
2024 CALIFORNIA STATE NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (CSNSGP) - Request for Proposal (RFP)
The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) aims to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission. Eligible organizations must be California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The grant period is from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with a submission deadline of September 23, 2024. The available funding is $76,000,000, and nonprofits can request up to $250,000 per location for a total of $500,000.
Peninsula Clean Energy: E-Bike for Everyone Program
The E-Bikes for Everyone program assists eligible residents in obtaining a new e-bike through a rebate of up to $1,000. The incentive is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can receive the rebate for the purchase of a new e-bike or lease an e-bike for one year through Ridepanda at a discounted rate. Leases are month-to-month with no upfront cost.
Northern California Grantmakers Presents: 2024 State of the Nonprofit Sector
Thur, September 5, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm, Virtual
Philanthropy relies on nonprofits to drive solutions and carry the weight of justice. In turn, how can the philanthropic sector increase effective support for our nonprofits?
Northern California’s nonprofit ecosystem drives collective efforts to disrupt systems of oppression in the region. While there has been an increase in grantee centered grantmaking and some individual donors are contributing more, it’s not news that there are still major gaps in funding resiliency, space, workforce, and organizations led by and serving people of color.
This year’s State of the Nonprofit Sector is a part of NCG’s Collective Resilience Initiative working to strengthen our nonprofit ecosystem. Join us to hear from the Initiative’s Regional Advisors about the current vibrancy, performance, stability, and durability. We’ll discuss how funders can support their work, leadership, and organizational resilience.
SOLOMON BELETTE
Managing Director, East Contra Costa Community Alliance
Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series (Daly City)
Tues, September 3 - October 8, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, In-Person
Join Peninsula Family Service for a Youth Financial Workshop Series. This workshop empowers teens to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants will gain independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.
Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series (San Mateo)
September 5 - October 10, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, In-Person
Join Peninsula Family Service for a Youth Financial Workshop Series designed to empower teens aged 13-20 to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood. This 6-week workshop series will be held on Thursdays and aims to equip participants with the necessary tools and resources to thrive, take on financial challenges, gain independence, learn responsibility, prepare for emergencies, manage credit, develop life skills, and reduce stress.
Sustainable San Mateo County: Insights for Impact: Transforming Community Well-Being Through Data
Thur, September 5, 8:30 am - 10:30 am, In-Person
Join Sustainable San Mateo County community and government leaders from across San Mateo County as we discuss how to apply data to any sustainability challenge, such as the environment, emissions, housing, child care, asthma rates, and more. SSMC will unveil the new Sustainability Dashboard, and Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, San Mateo County Health Officer, will kick off the event by discussing the critical role that data plays in addressing the county’s most pressing health challenges, and how the new dashboard aligns with these efforts. Come and learn how you can leverage the dashboard to uncover insights to drive your own sustainability efforts.
Sustainable San Mateo County: Beyond Freeway Expansion: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives
Tues, September 10, 8:30 am - 10:30 am, Virtual
Join Sustainable San Mateo County for an insightful webinar as they delve into why freeway widening fails to solve traffic problems and negatively impacts communities and air quality. The event will feature South San Francisco Mayor James Coleman and community advocates Mike Swire (San Mateo County Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee) and Julio Garcia (Rise South City). The webinar aims to shed light on how freeway expansions fail to reduce traffic, discourage public transit use, and exacerbate air pollution, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with local leaders and advocates in a Q&A session to discuss sustainable and equitable transportation solutions for the region.
Sanchez Art Center is excited to announce the opening of the 16th Annual 50|50 Show, a highly anticipated art extravaganza featuring the works of over 50 California artists. The event kicks off with a two-day fundraiser on September 6 and 7, offering art enthusiasts the chance to view over 2,650 small artworks created by participating artists within a 50-day time frame. The show promises a diverse range of artistic mediums and themes, including photography, painting, sculpture, and more. Following the opening, the galleries will be open to the public for free on September 8 and will continue to welcome visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 6. Art buyers can take their purchases home immediately starting from September 8. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate art and support the Sanchez Art Center's community-building programs!
The Parent Venture: How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It)
Wed, September 11, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Virtual
Join The Parent Venture for an event called "How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it's Up to You to Do It)." The event aims to help parents nurture the next generation of informed citizens and teach their children about politics and government. Lindsey Cormack, PhD, will share practical strategies from her new book to empower parents to instill a sense of civic responsibility and curiosity in their children. The event is open to parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members, and simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Admission is free.
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