Monthly Update | August 2022
A Message from our CEO
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Hi friends and colleagues,
This month marks an achievement for CEN: the launch of the second Building Representative Boards cohort program. In it, we strive to make board service more accessible while also providing nonprofits a pool of more diverse and younger talent that is truly reflective of the communities where we live and serve. I firmly believe It is key to the sustainability of the sector. By tapping more people to step into the nonprofit space at a leadership level, we better ensure equity, justice, and true representation at the highest level of organizations. This program complements CEN’s Board Organizational Preparedness program launching in Spring. It is a wonderful way for nonprofits to do the work to prepare themselves to welcome board members who come from historically excluded segments of our population. It can be really difficult for organizations to challenge their established traditions and practices. This has been what walking the walk looks like for a number of our community members, and we are excited to see what impact this program will have on nonprofits in the Bay Area and beyond.
August is Black Philanthropy Month. There are activities all month long to raise awareness about and create solutions to address huge disparities for revenues and unrestricted assets when comparing white-led and Black-led organizations. In honor of the occasion, CEN has registered with Givebutter, a search and donation platform for Black-led organizations and philanthropists (https://givebutter.com/CEN-BlackPhilanthropyMonth2022 ). CEN welcomes your support. We hope that sharing this resource offers another avenue to help ensure greater equity in our field.
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-Shana Peete, Chief Executive Officer |
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CEN's IDEAL Program for Nonprofit Professionals |
This 2-day program is a genuine, candid space to explore the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation (IDEAL) and the effect of these principles on the community you serve and the organization as a whole. We intend for this to be a space where you can be real, courageous, and supported as we deeply and authentically discuss IDEAL topics, so we’re asking everyone to commit to being present for the entire course and to engage in behaviors that demonstrate a commitment and genuine respect for the work and one another. |
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We're Hiring!
Associate Director of Operations & Project Management
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As the Associate Director of Operations and Project Management (ADOPM), you will play a key role in CEN’s infrastructure, leading the operational rhythm of the team and working closely with leadership to oversee organizational systems and ensure appropriate prioritization, management, and support for programs and ongoing development. You will manage organizational priorities as well as staff operations. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and includes flexible hours, benefits, and lots of growth potential. You will need to be in the physical office in Redwood City, CA no fewer than three days a week. The starting salary range is $70K-$85K annually |
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Each month we share articles/resources that challenge the way we view work and inspire a new way to affect community impact. |
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“African American communities gave the highest percentage of their income to philanthropy compared to all other ethnicities. It occurred to me that it is more than just philanthropy, it is a defining characteristic of the identity of African Americans.”
-Dr. Jackie Bouvier, Founder of Black Philanthropy Month
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August is Black Philanthropy Month and the theme for 2022 is “Fierce Equity of Now! From Dream to Action. CEN is excited to participate in this global celebration and campaign that highlights African-descent giving and funding equity. This philanthropic month is very special as CEN has welcomed its first Black CEO in its 28-year history.
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In response to COVID-19, CEN has moved all of our programs online, offering virtual training opportunities that merge fundamental leading practices with crisis management resources and opportunities for peer-to-peer connections and support. Additionally, we're offering special discounts and payment plans to make these offerings increasingly accessible during this challenging time, so please reach out! |
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Whether it is time for your organization to develop a new plan or you're looking for a guide to adjust your current plan, this workshop will leave you with the tools and resources you need to get the process going. We will review the three basic steps to effective strategic planning and will explore the various ways that organizations can utilize the process to increase impact and meet goals. |
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Are you new to grant writing or need a refresher to brush up on your grant writing skills? Grant writing skills are in demand and valuable to anyone working in non-profits seeking grants or government contracts. CEN's "Grant Funding Essentials" workshop provides an introduction to the grant seeking process including an overview of the essential administrative functions for grant acquisition, types of funding sources, prospect research, and cultivation of funders. You will also gain a better understanding of the anatomy of a grant, including a breakdown of budgets, examining examples, and preparing a proposal concept. |
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There is a widely held, mistaken belief in the nonprofit sector that advocacy is prohibited. This course answers the question “What is advocacy?” and dispels the myths that surround the ability of nonprofits to advocate as part of the work they do in support of their missions. Attendees will learn advocacy strategies and develop an understanding of the legal constraints that govern the sector. |
Passing the Torch: Nonprofit Succession Planning |
Is your organization prepared for the transition or departure of your executive or key staff? This workshop will develop attendees’ understanding of succession planning and the unique challenges and opportunities organizations and leaders face in its wake. We will explore the components of an effective transition plan which include clarifying the roles and responsibilities of board members as well as incoming and outgoing staff. Participants in this course will leave with skills to develop succession planning goals and outline action steps for future success and increased sustainability for your organization. Planning for transitions is a critical strategic process that you can – and should - start working towards well before a departure is expected. |
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LiveImpact, a fully integrated technology platform, continues to be a trusted partner of nonprofit leaders in advancing their mission. Built specifically for nonprofits, LiveImpact strives to make nonprofits more efficient, more accessible to their communities and help them deliver greater impact. It includes intelligent apps to support Fundraising, virtual and in-person Events/Auctions, Marketing, Volunteering, Memberships, Programs & Case Management, and Automation. Their onboarding experts work closely with nonprofits to customize the platform for their specific needs, making switching to LiveImpact swift and painless.
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Interested in newsletter sponsorship? This is a great opportunity to share your services with our community of nonprofit leaders and to support CEN's ongoing networking efforts! Please email information@cen.org.
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Thrive - November Election Education Toolkit |
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Thrive wanted to know how we can increase voter outreach in a way that is easy for our partner CBOs. For the June Primary, Thrive, with the fiscal sponsorship of The Grove Foundation, created an Election Education Toolkit and distributed it to twelve CBOs. We learned that with training and creating simplified, personalized, and fun outreach materials, nonprofits would have an easier time getting their constituents interested in voting. If you are interested in receiving this year's November election outreach toolkit, please email Yajaira Ortega, Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate. For more information on how you can engage the next round of voters before the November election, join Thrive at our upcoming Voter Education & Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) on Wednesday, August 17, 9:00 - 10:00 am.
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All Stars Helping Kids: Accelerator Program
Now Accepting Applications for Cohort 2023
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Each year All Stars selects a cohort of innovative Bay Area nonprofits to participate in a three-year intensive Accelerator Program for organizations working to disrupt the cycle of poverty for Bay Area youth. In the Accelerator Program, your organization will be able to better deliver on your mission with:
- Capacity Building - learning best practices through education, training, and workshops.
- Connections - to a community of peers and potential partners
- Coaching - to help build sustainability
- Cash - $25k (each year) for general operating support
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Nonprofit Sector Job Openings |
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LeaderSpring Center– Development and Communications Director
- Revenue strategy: work with the co-EDs to create and execute annual fundraising goals and strategy with the intention to grow the organization from $1M to $4M annual budget in 5 years, building off a $15M campaign currently being raised in partnership with The San Francisco Foundation and creating a vision for long term sustainability.
- Fundraising: initial focus will be on maintaining and growing institutional relationships (foundation and corporate grants). Building out more robust individual giving through major donor, alumni, and annual campaigns within three years.
- Communications: creating and executing strategy for engaging various audiences and creating a synthesized voice for the organization.
- Hire, build, and manage a development and communications team over the next two years.
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LeaderSpring Center– Learning Communities Coordinator
We’re looking for a self-driven project coordinator who fights for racial equity and social justice, confidently manages up, and anticipates what is needed two or three steps ahead with a ‘done is better than perfect’ attitude to support our learning communities and facilitators.
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Have a Job Opening You Want to Share?
Please email information@cen.org to feature your organization's job opening(s) in an upcoming newsletter (format: 3-4 sentences with a link to learn more). Priority is given to CEN members.
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Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores
330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 151
Redwood City, CA 94065
650-517-5855
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