Upcoming Workshops
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8:00 - 12:00 pm
VCCF Community Room (Camarillo)
Workshop attendees will explore the basics of writing a winning proposal and learn how to craft each component of a grant proposal.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - South County
We’ve all practiced an elevator pitch, but why is it that there are organizations that consistently have their stories told by the press? There’s a recipe for PR success and in this three-part workshop, you’ll learn the mechanics behind crafting your story and selecting the appropriate media outlets and contacts to pitch it to.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Santa Barbara Foundation Offices - South County
The stories we tell shape the world we live in and the future we’re building. As funding becomes harder to secure and competition for awards grows, the ability to communicate your nonprofit’s impact with clarity, emotion, and purpose is no longer optional — it’s essential. This workshop gives nonprofit leaders the tools and confidence to craft stories that stand out and inspire action.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Ready to harness the power of social media marketing for your nonprofit? In this workshop we will explore how social media platform audiences differ, do's & don'ts with social media postings and execution, best practices for generating content, considerations in building & engaging an online audience, and linking online strategies with your nonprofit's broader marketing, fundraising and brand-building efforts. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation
9:00 - 4:00 pm
VCCF Community Room (Camarillo)
This course packs 25 years of real-world experience and best practices, working with Fortune 500’s and nonprofits alike, into 1-day with proven tips to help every leader build and keep a stronger team. It delves into the basics and best practices of what it takes to build, lead, and sustain a high performing team in any organization by exploring John Jell’s High Performance Team Model. Participants will walk away with tools and tips to effectively assess hires, talent manage, train and establish a thriving workplace culture of accountability, communication and empowerment.
4:30 - 7:00 pm
Museum of Ventura County
Join the Central Coast's nonprofit community as we celebrate a year of resilience, collaboration and social impact! Take time to connect with over 150 nonprofit leaders and philanthropists. We are delighted to host our keynote speaker, Kenneth Jones. Ken serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Throughout his distinguished career, Ken has helped shape the future of philanthropy by championing stronger, more resilient nonprofit organizations and more effective philanthropic practice. At the MacArthur Foundation, he oversees the Foundation’s finance, grants, informational technology, operations and administration while helping steward billions of dollars in philanthropic investments that advance justice, oportunity and thriving communities around the world.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Buellton Library / Community Meeting Room
Do know the elements of a strong nonprofit marketing plan? This workshop will explore how you can build such a plan that engages your constituents and strengthens your ability to reach your organization’s goals.