The Nonprofit Life

Financing with the Stars - Learning from Those That Made it Through the Recession

I had the privilege of interviewing Zoot Velasco, Director of the Gianneschi Center at California State University, Fullerton on his new research project that studied organizations that grew by double or more during the last recession. What did they have in common? The answers will surprise you.  Read the article about the research project upon which that the episode is based at: https://business.fullerton.edu/engagement/GianneschiNonprofitResearch/Publications [https://business.fullerton.edu/engagement/GianneschiNonprofitResearch/Publications]

Virtual Fundraising Success with StandUp for Kids OC

Since COVID, this small but mighty nonprofit has tackled THREE virtual fundraising events in the past 6 months. Learn from StandUp for Kids OC's [https://www.standupforkids.org/orangecounty] Development Director, Michael Olson, how they managed a Collaborative Giving Day with 19 other organizations, launched a new Virtual Run event, AND transitioned their in-person gala virtually using Facebook and YouTube. See it all in action on their YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5-9fHRiRFE] channel.

OC Grantmakers 2020 Annual Summit - Equity in Action

OC Grantmakers [https://www.ocgrantmakers.org/what-we-do/2020-annual-summit/] invites the nonprofit, philanthropic, and business community to four days of learning and discussion around equity, innovation, and resiliency. This year’s virtual summit [https://www.ocgrantmakers.org/what-we-do/2020-annual-summit/], with sessions spread out over four days, is open to executives, staff and board members, and offers an opportunity for leaders of all ages and experiences to connect, grow and learn with one another. Hear from program committee co-chairs Nithin Jilla and John Guastaferro on the exciting things they have planned to keep us engaged for this upcoming virtual event!

Mission Spotlight - Community Action Partnership of Orange County

Anaheim Community Foundation's Anaheim Community Impact Grantee, Community Action Partnership of Orange County shares their work in the community at Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center in the City of Anaheim. Learn about how they are adjusting to COVID to continue to serve Anaheim residents daily. Thank you Program Manager Jessica Bello for the interview and tour of the facility.

Mission Spotlight - Volunteer Network OC

Are you a volunteer looking for opportunities to serve? Or a nonprofit searching for a place to post your opportunities? Volunteeer Network OC [https://www.volunteernetworkoc.org/] is a free online platform and mobile app that has over 400 volunteers, and growing daily, looking for placed to give their time and skill. Learn more about how they can help your organization reach more volunteers, and how the app can also serve as a volunteer management tool. Great resource for small and growing nonprofits.