Data Privacy and Protection Laws: Wading into the Alphabet Soup
By Corinne Gartner and Kaitlyn Saberin If you follow the news at all, you’ll be aware that data privacy and protection are hot topics. The daily headlines might catch your eye on a personal level, and have you wondering how the businesses that you interact with as a consumer are handling your personal information. Should […]
$1 Million in Grants Available to Area Nonprofits
Article Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2019 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that carry out community-based programs and/or services in the areas of economic and workforce development, arts and culture, community development, or health and human services. The County […]
Golden 1 Gives Back
A teenager learns the joy of writing which leads to better grades and admission to college. A 6- year-old visits Golden 1 Center for the first time and squeals in delight as Moana skates on to the ice. A former foster youth living on the streets finds a safe place to sleep and receive counseling […]
The Cheeseburger Talk: Non-Profit Edition
One of the most important meetings in the life of a project should happen at the project’s inception. I call it the “Cheeseburger Talk”. This essay describes the purpose and process of the cheeseburger talk so that you can consider the trade-offs between your cholesterol levels and project orientation and definition on your project. Read […]
Attract and Retain the Employees Your Organization Needs in 2019 and Beyond:
Time to Order Your Copy of “Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: The 2019 Compensation and Benefits Survey” Report The 2019 survey report was published on April 12th by Oakland-based Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA). With 614 participating nonprofits, reporting on over 33,000 employees, the 2019 survey is the largest and most robust in its 41-year […]
[Infographic] Five Marketing Strategies That Support Your Nonprofit
Are you struggling to get the word out about your nonprofit organization? Even the most deserving of nonprofits have difficulty capturing the attention of consumers. By following a few selected marketing strategies, you can boost your bottom line and keep your nonprofit running. Make the most out of your available funds with targeted nonprofit marketing […]
MOTW: Fruit Ridge Community Collaborative
The location of the Fruit Ridge Community Collaborative (FRCC) is easy to mistake. From 1938 to 2012 the building was the Fruitridge Elementary School. Nestled in the Promise Zone of Oak Park, the building still has the distinctive remnants of a school; a playground, classrooms, and a gymnasium. What’s not hard to mistake is the […]
Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits Survey: Participant Deadline Extended through Friday, March 1
You Now Have More Time to Participate in the Survey That Serves All Kinds of Nonprofits in All 48 Northern California Counties Because many of you have requested more time, Oakland-based Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA) has extended the deadline to participate in the Northern California Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey to Friday, March 1. Extended […]