Join us for the August VEOAC meeting! Our agenda includes an update from the election office, a recap of the July election education toolkit focus group, and an important update on AB544. Be sure to mark your calendars for this essential gathering.
Nonprofit Advocacy Series: Mobilizing For Community-Driven Policies
Thur, August 22, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, In-Person
Join Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits for the final Nonprofit Advocacy Series session, featuring community organizers from Puente de la Costa Sur, Sacred Heart Community Service, and Faith in Action Bay Area. Immerse yourself in the heart of grassroots activism and learn how these organizations empower communities and advocate for justice. You'll learn the strategies for thriving community organizing, from building solidarity to championing policy change. These three organizations are leading the fight for housing rights, voter engagement, and addressing community needs across Santa Clara County to the coast of San Mateo County. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of this impactful event!
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
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!
Want to raise awareness and visibility for your organization or agency? Request a table and join us at this year's Climate Summit! Please fill out our interest form for more information on tabling.
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.
Learn more about heat pumps, which are a clean and efficient way to heat and cool a house. Whether you are planning to install air conditioning, remodel, replace an old furnace, or switch from methane gas, you should consider a heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, as it provides both heating and cooling. Heat pumps are clean, safe, and all-electric. Peninsula Clean Energy offers a $2,500 rebate to help customers make the switch to a heat pump HVAC system.
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
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofit Candidate Forum – Board of Supervisors District 2
Mon, August 26, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Virtual
SVCN will be hosting a series of Nonprofit Candidate Forums leading up to the general election, beginning with the forum for Santa Clara County District 2 featuring candidates Betty Duong and Madison Nguyen. These forums provide an opportunity for the nonprofit community to understand the ideas, visions, and priorities of local candidates, focusing on policies and programs that impact nonprofits and key policy areas such as health equity, affordable housing, children and youth services, civic engagement, and violence prevention. The public is welcome to attend, but questions from nonprofit members and leaders will be prioritized.
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, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, 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.
San José Public Library Foundation: Signature Author Event ft. Chef Martin Yan
Sat, September 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, In-Person
The San José Public Library Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming Signature Author Event featuring celebrity Chef Martin Yan. Together, they aim to raise crucial funds and awareness for the San José Public Library. Attendees will enjoy a lunch featuring Chef Martin Yan's award-winning menu, complete with wine pairings, while Chef Yan performs an entertaining cooking demonstration and shares the inspiration behind his 30+ cookbooks. Wines will be generously provided by Bouchaine Vineyards.
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