Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for equitable recruiting!
If you are committed to equitable recruiting, please join us for a special HR Learning Session on how to leverage free LinkedIn tools to support your efforts. You’ll get practical guidance and tips from LinkedIn experts as well as hear from nonprofits that have used these tools to reach out to and attract diverse candidates. Space is limited, sign up today!
What You'll Learn:
Available LinkedIn recruitment tools and how to access them
Guidance and tips on using tools to support equitable recruitment
Lessons learned from nonprofit users
Event Format:
Refreshments, Networking & Tour of LinkedIn Community Space
Presentation by LinkedIn Experts
Panel of Nonprofit Users
Feel free to join us for an optional networking lunch at noon.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
Learn how to leverage free and effective tools to reach your equitable recruitment goals
JASON THURMAN, NONPROFIT ACCOUNT DIRECTOR AT LINKEDIN
Jason is an accomplished professional with nearly 10 years of experience in consulting, client management, and platform implementation. He has expertise in strategic planning and has worked with 150 startup technology companies. Jason is skilled in customer relationship management, partnerships management, data analysis, and product knowledge. He has a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant sales goals. Outside of work, Jason is involved in leadership positions with organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Success Center SF Board of Directors. He has a passion for mentoring young people and has contributed to creating STEM-related programs in underrepresented communities.
Join us for the October VEOAC meeting as we approach the final stretch of the election season! With Election Day just around the corner on November 5, this meeting will feature crucial updates from the County Elections Office and insights on the latest developments. Your participation is vital as we navigate these critical final weeks.
This meeting is proudly co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance. We look forward to your active involvement!
ICU Day with Monterra Credit Union to Benefit Thrive Alliance
Monterra Credit Union is celebrating International Credit Union Day on October 17, 2024. As part of this year's festivities, they are donating $0.25 for every transaction made with a Monterra Credit Union debit or credit card to Thrive Alliance! They are also running a social media contest and a youth coloring contest, with $25 Visa® gift cards as prizes. Additionally, they invite customers to visit their branch locations on October 17th to enjoy light refreshments.
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.
Call for Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Speakers
Thrive Alliance & SVCN are looking for experienced professionals to support the capacity building of the Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Hub in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties' nonprofit sector.
Thrive & SVCN are inviting speakers -- panelists, presenters, trainers, and facilitators -- to submit proposals on topics including but not limited to:
Racial Justice
Race and Identity
Organizational Culture
Governance and Nonprofit Boards
REDI Metrics and Accountability
Support System
Healing and Wellness
We encourage submissions from speakers who represent a wide range of backgrounds and we welcome speakers from outside Silicon Valley.
Participate in the Employer Commute Benefits Survey for San Mateo County
Commute.org is conducting a brief 15-minute survey to gain insights into the commute benefits that employers in San Mateo County offer their employees. The survey is aimed at employers in San Mateo County and is designed to help shape future programs that support their commuting needs. Participating in the survey provides employers with an opportunity to enhance programs to better serve their organizations. It's important for the appropriate contact within each organization to complete the survey, and if that person is not available, they are encouraged to forward it to the individual managing the commute program or the HR specialist.
To learn more about this opportunity, please click here.
Join a committee in San Mateo County! Become a volunteer representative on the Measure W Citizens Oversight Committee (COC), SamTrans CAC, or Transportation Authority CAC. These committees, each with 15 members, provide valuable input and oversight on transit, transportation programs, and tax investments. The Measure W COC oversees the administration of Measure W to ensure that tax proceeds are invested in a way consistent with the Measure’s Congestion Relief Plan. Applications are open until the end of October.
Peninsula Clean Energy: Learn About Electric Vehicles
Learn more about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) and why they're increasingly preferred by automobile owners as an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas vehicles. EVs offer substantial savings on fuel and maintenance costs throughout their lifespan, with potential immediate savings through available rebates and incentives. Explore resources like savings calculators, charging station maps, and buyer’s guides tailored to simplify your transition to EV ownership. Learn about the ease of charging your EV and locate convenient charging stations along your routes. Whether you're new to EVs or considering a switch, explore how these vehicles can enhance both your financial savings and environmental impact.
Art Bias is hosting The Green Studio workshop featuring Wo Shiffman, an expert in promoting sustainability in the art and cultural sector for over 25 years. This workshop is designed for artists interested in developing environmentally conscious art practices. Participants will gain insights, tools, and resources for fostering sustainability in their studios and creating a holistic culture of sustainability in their creative work. Wo Schiffman's extensive research and experience have led her to collaborate with paint and substrate manufacturers, providing valuable "green" resources for artists. With a background in oil, ink, and encaustic art on wood, canvas, and paper, Wo draws inspiration from her global travels and experiences, which influence her work being exhibited in the Venice Biennale. The event is free, but registration is required, and refreshments will be provided.
Acterra: Electric Home Tour 2024: Join Us to See How Your Neighbors Electrified Their Homes!
Thur, October 24, 9:30 am -11:30 am, In-Person
Acterra is hosting the Electric Home Tour 2024 in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Homeowners will showcase their electric appliances and equipment, including heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric gardening tools. Visitors can engage with homeowners to learn about transitioning to electric appliances and combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event aims to educate and empower homeowners about transitioning to electric home appliances to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SVCN is hosting the 17th annual Be Our Guest -- Silicon Valley's most unique nonprofit luncheon and pumpkin auction! SVCN’s Be Our Guest is a fun twist on rubber chicken luncheons where local “celebrities” share lunch with hundreds of CBO staff and community leaders. Each year, SVCN honors nonprofits and nonprofit leaders who make a positive impact in the community and auction off elaborately designed pumpkins. Guests will enjoy a lively BBQ lunch, festive pumpkin contest, and the Nonprofit Impact Awards presentation.
Attention all local nonprofit partners: Meet SVCF new leaders
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is excited to introduce their new executive leadership team members, Marie D’Costa and Moses Zapien. Marie is the new Executive Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships. Moses joins as the Executive Vice President of Community Action, Initiatives, and Policy. SVCF is inviting partners to meet Marie and Moses at upcoming "Meet and Greet" events in San Mateo and Mountain View. They encourage RSVPs due to limited space and request that only one person per organization registers for the event.
SVCF San Mateo Office: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00-6:00 p.m. 1300 South El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA
SVCF Headquarters, Mountain View: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00-6:00 p.m. 444 Castro Street, Suite 140, Mountain View, CA
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