Thrive OnBoard is the ultimate event for those looking to join a nonprofit board! Join us at the CZI Community Space for an evening filled with insightful workshops, networking opportunities, and amazing nonprofits. Whether you're a seasoned board member or just starting out, this event is designed to help you make a great match. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the community and take your service to the next level. See you there!
MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
Thrive Alliance, The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley are excited to announce Thrive OnBoard, a unique board match event, happening on Wednesday, May 15, from 3:30 - 7:00 pm at the CZI Community Space. This interactive event is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and potential board members to connect network, and enjoy mini-educational sessions and sustained connections. This program is being offered as part of the Thriving Nonprofit Workforce Initiative, guided by our TNWI Steering Committee, and thanks to the support of The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, this event is free of charge. We're also grateful to LinkedIn, Sobrato Philanthropies, Leadership Council San Mateo County, and our other key outreach partners.
We're excited to welcome a diverse array of board candidates, including:
Fri, April 26 - June 28, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) are joining forces through the REDI Hub to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) in the nonprofit communities in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Together, we're dedicated to taking concrete steps to combat systemic racism, discrimination, and inequity in our communities and organizations.
Join us for REDI Office Hours – a safe, inclusive space where SVCN and Thrive members and affiliates can come together to share insights, discuss questions, and exchange effective practices related to REDI.
Mark your calendars for the last Friday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 am for a virtual session to explore REDI-related topics. Sign up below, and we'll send you the Zoom link to join us for this engaging discussion.
HR Learning Series: Community Partnerships for Candidate Pipeline Development
Thur, May 2, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, In-Person
Unlock new talent sources and build a diverse workforce!
This workshop will equip you with the tools to cultivate strong partnerships with local organizations – a goldmine for untapped talent. Learn best practices for collaboration with workforce agencies, education systems, community organizations, and more!
What You'll Learn:
Who to Partner With: Discover valuable local and regional resources that can help build a diverse and qualified candidate pipeline.
Building Strong Collaborations: Learn best practices for establishing successful partnerships with workforce agencies, community colleges, mentorship programs, and other organizations.
Creative Approaches: Explore innovative strategies like registered apprenticeships to expand your talent pool.
Maximizing Impact: Discover best practices for measuring the effectiveness of your partnerships.
Workshop Format:
Expert speakers from Silicon Valley and the Bay Area share their insights.
Interactive discussions allow you to share ideas and ask questions.
Resource review to equip you with valuable tools and information to begin your journey.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to:
Attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
Develop strong relationships with existing regional partners.
Build a sustainable and effective talent pipeline.
Small Business Continuity in Disaster: A Workshop For Bouncing Back After Shock Events.
Wed, May 15, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, In-Person
Disasters can have major impacts on small businesses, from physical damage to labor disruptions and lost revenue. With proactive planning and knowledge of available disaster resources, small business owners can help reduce impacts to their businesses and get back up and running faster after a shock event like a flood or landslide.
Join Thrive, SF CARD, South Coast Sustainable, and the Coastside Chamber for a two-hour workshop where small business owners will learn practical strategies to keep operations running during disasters. We will cover emergency preparedness for businesses, payroll continuity during emergencies, how to escalate needs and requests, disaster insurance options, and keeping data safe.
This training is designed for small business owners and managers, and registration details are below.
Healthy Homes for All: Expanding Access to Electrification Programs for Renters in San Mateo County
Thur, May 16 - Thur, May 23, Virtual
Healthy Homes for All: Expanding Access to Electrification Programs for Renters in San Mateo County is a two part-series sponsored by Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) that explores the vital role of electrification in promoting home health and sustainability in San Mateo County communities. We explore the unique barriers that renters face to electrify their homes, highlighting the challenges of developing and implementing electrification programs that serve both renters and homeowners. We will also identify best practices for fostering landlord-tenant collaboration for a greener, healthier future. Join us for this two-part series and see more details on each event below:
Event 1: Understanding the Challenges of Home Electrification for Renters
Thursday, May 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Virtual
In this session, we will explore the often-overlooked impacts of gas-powered home appliances on respiratory health and the landscape of electrification programs that aim to promote healthier homes, energy savings, and atmospheric carbon reduction. We will explore the programmatic challenges that often leave renters unable to electrify their homes. We will hear from Rise South City, Climate Resilient Communities, and Peninsula Clean Energy in this event.
Join us for this interactive discussion on health, energy equity, and electrification.
Event 2: Healthy Homes for All: Landlords & Tenants Working Towards Electrification
Thursday, May 23, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Virtual
Renters face significant barriers to accessing electrification programs in the Bay Area due to complex qualification criteria and a variety of other factors. The barriers to participating in home electrification programs vary for single-family and multifamily dwellings. In this session, we look to models both in and outside of the Bay Area to understand the design of existing home improvement programs that serve single-family and multifamily home renters. Sean Armstrong, co-founder and Managing Principal of Redwood Energy, will present from the diverse knowledge he has accumulated throughout his extensive experience in multifamily electrification. We will present best practices for collaboration between landlords and tenants in electrification efforts, as well as barriers to their involvement in home electrification programs.
Building Momentum for Resilience Hubs Across the Bay Area
Wed, May 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Virtual
Join Thrive Alliance and Collective Resilience for a three-part workshop series to understand the landscape of resilience hubs in the Bay Area, learn the concepts and tools needed to develop resilience hubs, and develop partnerships with nonprofits, governments, and funders. We will lay the groundwork to develop a robust network of resilience hubs across the Bay Area for communities that need them most.
The workshops will be interactive, and feature guest speakers with expertise in developing resilience hubs, with opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer learning. The series is free for community members and small organizations, with a suggested fee for large organizations, businesses, and government agencies. These fees go toward speaker stipends and organizer costs, with any remaining funds to be put toward a fund for resilience hub development. Registration signs you up for all three sessions.
Session 3: Building a Network and Next Steps Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Virtual
Leadership CORPS Program and Emerging Leaders Program Applications
Leadership Council SMC is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Leadership CORPS Program and Emerging Leaders Program. These programs are immersive and transformational, nine-month professional development courses. They are led by influential leaders across SMC and designed to empower participants with knowledge, skills, and cross-sector relationships to advance and deepen their impact in their work and community. The programs are open to anyone who lives or works in San Mateo County.
CEN: Applied Wisdom - Insights for Leadership Workshop
Wed, May 8, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join CEN and Morgan Charitable Foundation for a two-hour interactive workshop. The interactive workshop is an introduction to Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits: Eight Practical Insights for Leadership, a booklet that offers a framework to address challenges faced by nonprofit leaders. Through exploring the eight chapters of the booklet, participants will define the principles of IDEAL and use it as a lens to tackle case studies exemplifying real-life situations. The workshop aims to provide a framework for continued use of the booklet and its principles, as well as encourage community building and networking to create an ecosystem of support and accountability.
Join ACLU North Peninsula Chapter's Open House event to learn about their advocacy and organizing efforts and how you can get involved. The ACLU is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization guided by the principles of justice, fairness, equality, and freedom set forth in the Constitution.
Fixin' SMC: Judge LaDoris Cordell, on the various “super powers” that the U.S. Supreme Court has given to law enforcement
Tues, May 7, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, In-Person
Join Fixin' SMC for an event featuring Judge LaDoris Cordell, a prominent advocate for greater transparency in law enforcement abuses and misconduct. Cordell was the first African American woman judge in northern California and has served as the Independent Police Auditor for San Jose and Vice Provost of Stanford University. She is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR, and is the author of Her Honor. The event will also feature a spotlight on the REACH Coalition, an organization working towards dismantling systemic bias and advancing justice and equity in San Mateo County. This is a great opportunity to hear from one of California's premier jurists and learn about the important work being done by the REACH Coalition
Fixin' SMC: Trends in Sheriff Oversight in California: Balancing Power with Responsibility
Tues, June 4, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Virtual
Join Fixin' SMC for the public launch of the California Coalition for Sheriff Oversight (CCSO). You will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts on the topic of civilian oversight of the Sheriff. The panelists include Jason Wechter, a board member of NACOLE, John Alden, the Sonoma County Director of IOLERO, and Marshal Arnwine from ACLU - NorCal.
Please join Fixin' SMC for a Summer Picnic! Fixin' SMC will celebrate Juneteenth and honor Maurice Goodman, Acting Branch President of NAACP San Mateo and Vice Mayor of Millbrae.
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