Upcoming Events

Convening of San Fernando Valley Nonprofits and Foundations

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023,8:30 am – 12 noon
Location: Valley College
Price: $25
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The convening is co-hosted by VNR and Community Foundation of the Valleys.  It will include opening remarks by Miguel A. Santana, President and CEO, Weingart Foundation, remarks by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (invited), and two panels of experts – one on digital and justice/equity trends, and one on workforce development.  A continental breakfast will be provided, and this will be VNR’s first in-person event in more than a year.

Employment Law Update 2023: Legal Issues Facing All Nonprofits

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 4-5:30 pm
Location: Online
Price: Free
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In this free educational workshop, employment law attorney Kristina Kourasis will present highlights of the recent changes to California’s employment laws, recently passed legislation, and what policies and procedures nonprofit employers should update in 2023 as a result. Ms. Kourasis is with Landegger, Verano & Davis, a law firm which exclusively represents employers, and has an emphasis on representing nonprofits. VNR Co-Executive Director Dr. Alejandra Acuna will facilitate.

Health and Human Services Nonprofit Leaders Roundtable

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4-5:30 pm
Location: Online
Price: Free
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For five years, Valley Nonprofit Resources has been bringing together leaders of San Fernando Valley health and human services nonprofits - to learn, network and problem solve with peers.  Facilitated by VNR Senior Consultant Janet Levine, the next free meeting of the Roundtable will be June 13, 2023, 4-5:30 pm. As part of this session, VNR’s Co-Executive Director Dr. Alejandra Acuna will lead a discussion about current challenges for building the nonprofit workforce, and about VNR’s plans to place student interns in Valley nonprofits.

Skyrocket Your Nonprofit’s Impact: How To Unleash the Power of Individual Giving

Date: May 16, 2023 1pm-1:45pm
Location: Online
Price: Free
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Focused on taking nonprofit fundraising efforts to new heights, this webinar will provide tools and strategies needed to successfully launch an individual giving program. It will show  how connecting with individual donors can not only boost an organization's financial stability but also create a community of passionate supporters who are invested in the nonprofit’s mission.

Lessons for Systems - Change Leaders

Date: May 23, 2023 9:30am-11:00am
Location: Online
Price: Free
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Bridgespan research indicates there is an often unseen—yet highly effective—type of intermediary or collaborative called a “field catalyst” that works to mobilize and galvanize myriad actors across a social change movement, or field, to achieve a shared goal for equitable systems change. Many of society’s major social-change successes have benefited from their work. This webinar will cover the following topics: (1) what field catalysts are and the unique role they play; (2) lessons and advice from field catalysts for fellow change; and (3) common challenges and ways to sidestep them.  The webinar will be facilitated by Bridgespan’s Emma Nothmann and Kevin Crouch, co-authors of the recent article, “Field Catalyst Origin Stories: Lessons for Systems-Change Leaders,” and will feature guest speakers leading system change efforts in the US and around the world.

Nonprofit Webinar - So You Want To Write a Grant?

Date: June 6, 2023 1pm-1:45pm
Location: Online
Price: Free
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Grants are a key part of launching new programs and projects for many tax-exempt organizations. But where to begin? Federal grants for nonprofits? Family foundations? State agencies? Corporate foundations? This webinar will provide guidance on how to get started with the grant writing process. It will discuss how grants can help nonprofits implement new programs or projects, and common pitfalls encountered by many nonprofits seeking grants for the first time as well as common challenges for new grant writers.

Alchemy Leadership Seminar

The Annenberg Foundation's three-day capacity building training is designed for EDs and board chairs. It is available at no cost to nonprofits in the Los Angeles region. The training addresses fundraising, board effectiveness, public involvement, and accountability. To learn more and apply please visit Annenberg Alchemy

American Grant Writers' Association

The AGWA offers an online course that includes modules in Researching Grant Opportunities, Program Development and Proposal Writing, Professional Ethics, and Planning Budgets for Foundation and Federal Grants. In addition, the Association offers in-person workshops in various locations, has an online bookstore, and a referral service that connects searchers with its Certified Grant Writers. For more information, please visit the American Grant Writers' Association.

Antioch University Los Angeles

Antioch University offers a master of arts degree in nonprofit management through an 18-month program for working professionals. Preparation for work in human service, religious, educational, community development, health care, arts and culture, environmental, foundation and other nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit Antioch University, Los Angeles.

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management

The Society for Nonprofit Organizations awards a certificate for students completing eight online courses from SNPO's Learning Institute. The Learning Institute courses are self-paced and focus on core competencies of nonprofit leadership and management. To find out more and to enroll please visit SNPO's Learning Institute.

15 Days to More Engaging, More Inspiring E-Newsletters

This is a free e-course. Register for the course and get a free email every day for 15 days with tips and how-to's of effective newsletter writing. To learn more and register, please visit 15 Days to More Engaging, Inspiring E-Newsletters.

Center for Nonprofit Management Online Grantwriting Courses

CNM has partnered with Grant Central USA to offer grant writing courses online. These courses are an easy way to get grant writing training; they teach how to effectively find, write, and submit proposals for government grants, education grants and nonprofit organization grants.
For more information please visit,  Online University - Grant Writing.

Tseng College of Extended Learning, California State University Northridge

MPA and Certificate Programs at California State University Northridge offers many courses on nonprofit management subjects, such as basic nonprofit management, strategic planning, fundraising, and human resources. These graduate-level courses may be completed as a graduate certificate only or as part of an MPA degree. For more information, please contact the MPA office at 818/677-5635 or visit Nonprofit Sector Management - The Tseng College

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy - Nonprofits & Philanthropy Academic Program Options

Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management is designed both for those with several years of work experience in the nonprofit sector as well as those looking to begin careers in this area. For more information, please visit the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management webpage.

Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development: Nonprofit and Social Innovation Track prepares students to become leaders in the nonprofit community, engaging them with the necessary skills, introducing them to work alternatives in the nonprofit arena, and encouraging them to prepare themselves to work within an organization or start their own. For more information, please visit the Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development: Nonprofit and Social Innovation Track webpage.

Undergraduate Minor in Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism is a four-course program for learning about the nonprofit sector – its organizations, philanthropy, and voluntary action. It is designed for students who plan to work in a nonprofit organization, volunteer with nonprofits, or pursue graduate work in a service-related profession. For more information, please visit the Undergraduate Minor in Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism webpage.

MPA Specialization in Nonprofit Management and Leadership has several specialization areas - Local Government, Nonprofit Management, Health, Public Finance, International, and Arts Leadership. For more information, please visit the MPA Specialization in Nonprofit Management and Leadership webpage.

MPP Specialization in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Policy is for those interested in how philanthropy and the nonprofit sectors can contribute to innovative public problem-solving. For more information, please visit the MPP Specialization in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Policy webpage.

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Policy is a 16-unit program that provides students with a foundation in nonprofit management and policy. The program develops nonprofit management skills and provides students with the knowledge needed to understand the increasing importance of nonprofits in society and their role in public policy. For more information, please visit the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Policy webpage.