Monthly Update | August 2021
A Message from our CEO
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I feel honored to be stepping into the very large shoes that our previous CEO, Larissa Robideaux, has left behind. Thank you for your leadership, Larissa, and the many ways you have successfully set us in motion on the path to grow and thrive. I am fortunate to have inherited a strong team, a dedicated and skillful board, an ever-evolving IDEAL culture, and a solid financial position—the best in our 26-year history. As we enter this new chapter, I envision deepening IDEAL within our walls as well as among our partners and those who we serve. I look forward to expanding our service offerings in many ways including but not limited to offering more Spanish language programming and broadening our geographical footprint. I am committed to investing in our infrastructure and providing opportunities to scale and develop our staff. What excites me most as I take on this role is the chance to get to know all of you, our CEN community, better. I intend to listen to your needs and find creative ways to meet them.
With all of the emotion of CEN’s new chapter, I acknowledge this time of great transition in workplaces around the country as well. Additionally, many of us are bracing for the changes that come as summer turns into fall, signaling the start of the new school year—whether in person or online. Like many of you, I nervously anticipate what we will face after one full year of separation and virtual learning (with so many who were unable to bridge the digital divide or insulate themselves from infection). I want to recognize all of you in the nonprofit community who have faced and continue to face these same worries both professionally and in your own lives while pressing forward with courage and expertise to meet the needs around you. Your service in these uncertain times encourages and inspires me, and I thank you.
I welcome and appreciate your continued feedback and look forward to connecting soon!
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-Shana Peete, Chief Executive Officer |
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CEN is excited to announce the launch of our new Building Representative Boards program this fall! |
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Are you interested in bringing your voice and expertise to a local nonprofit organization to help deepen collective community impact? Through this pilot, the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) aims to engage a diverse group of individuals that represent historically excluded and untapped communities and make an impact by bringing your valuable expertise and lived experience into the nonprofit board room. |
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Leaders Institute - Still Time to Apply! |
Are you looking for an opportunity to recharge your leadership skills and engage with other nonprofit EDs/CEOs that are experiencing the unique challenges and dynamics of the job? CEN's Leaders Institute is the program you’ve been searching for and we invite you to apply for our 15th cohort.
Participants are brought together on a monthly basis (virtually until it is safe to do so in person) to share experiences and to participate in full-day, high-impact professional development sessions. After 8 months, the cohort graduates with a strong peer support network and the techniques and resources needed to sustain an effective organization.
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Introducing New Team Members |
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Tarryl Jackson
Associate Director of Development & Marketing
Tarryl previously worked at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley for 5-plus years, where she spent the majority of her tenure raising millions of dollars in foundational gifts.
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Arthur Barinque
Leadership Development Specialist
Arthur has over a decade of experience producing and being involved in impactful youth focused arts and culture projects from concept to completion.
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Azha Simmons
Leadership Development Specialist
As a San Jose native, Azha has worked at various museums and nonprofits throughout the Bay Area as an experienced fundraiser.
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We are winding down our search, so this is the last call for those interested in the position posted below. All CEN employees experience a flexible and professional working environment committed to recognizing the value of staff's growth, ideas, and talents. We encourage you to apply!
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Programs & Projects Manager: As our new Programs and Projects Manager, you'll work closely with our team of Leadership Development Specialists to schedule and support all CEN training opportunities.
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New Possibilities & Perspectives with Sandy Herz of Sobrato Philanthropies |
What are the new possibilities and perspectives that we can expect from Sobrato Philanthropies under the leadership of Sandy Herz? Join SVCN, Thrive Alliance, and CEN for a conversation to get to know her and her vision for what is possible. |
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Grant Writing Coaching Sessions - Still Time to Apply! |
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to sign up for a series of no-cost learning sessions to develop the proposal writing skills needed to boost your fundraising program! This series of 5 private, interactive (virtual) coaching sessions with grant writing expert Dalya Massachi will build on each other and are designed to help you tell your story in a way that will move funders to support your work. |
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Each month we share articles/resources that challenge the way we view work and inspire a new way to effect community impact. |
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"My goal is to create convenience for shoppers who want to support [B]lack businesses seamlessly, while also creating a surge recirculating the [B]lack dollar … Miiriya.com gathers people who believe in ideas, change, and come together as creatives and thinkers to make those ideas come true. It’s a place that aims to provide you with whatever comes to mind."
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These words of inclusion come from the creator of the app Miiriya, which is pronounced “Me-ree-ya” and means “thoughts” and “ideas” in the African language of Bambara/Dioula, according to the site. Miiriya is an app that allows you to shop Black-owned businesses all in one place. This is a great resource to check out as we celebrate National Black Business Month in August. |
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Check out the following opportunities available only to CEN Members. As a member of CEN, you will get connected to a diverse network of nonprofit leaders who are on the same learning journey that you are. You’ll receive deep discounts – usually 50% or more – on all our offerings and will gain access to partnership opportunities and no-cost services. |
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Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute - Applications Open for Scholarships! |
This year, CEN is offering two full scholarships for individuals from our member community to attend the 2021 Nonprofit Management Institute, "Building a Healthier Future: Creating Personal, Organizational, & Societal Well-being." Over the course of three half-day sessions, the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) will bring together nonprofit and business executives, noted academics, and prominent public-sector leaders to explore pathways to strengthening and renewing our collective commitment to improving society. |
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BoardLead Opportunity - Connect with Talented Professionals! |
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits and Cause Strategy Partners are combining forces again this year to connect your organization with talented professionals that are interested in joining the governing boards of nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area. In September through BoardLead, Cause Strategy Partners will be connecting nonprofits with talented leaders from companies such as Mizuho, LinkedIn and Adobe for this free, capacity-building opportunity in the Bay Area.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity through CEN this year, please email tarryl@cen.org to be added to the list of candidates. |
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In response to COVID-19, CEN has moved all of our programs online, offering virtual training opportunities that merge fundamental best 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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In this workshop, CEN will guide you through what it takes to an effective board leader by providing a refresher on board service responsibilities in general and a more in-depth look at the chairperson role in particular. We’ll explore strategies to build and strengthen the critical relationship between the board chair and the CEO and will share leading practices of board governance and leadership. Participants will also leave with tools to ensure your board meetings are efficient and the discussions are generative. |
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Leading Others Through Change |
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This session is designed to give participants the tools and techniques to lead our organizations through times of change and crisis more effectively. As a result, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what happens to people when an organizational change initiative (both expected and unexpected) occurs, and will feel more prepared to address the myriad challenges that come your way. |
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Management Basics - Part 1 |
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Are you leading a team without any formal training on what it takes to be a successful people manager or struggling with management and looking for a refresher on management leading practices? Participants will learn how to set expectations, manage performance day-to-day, and review human resources best practices. Additionally, we'll offer leading practices and strategies for managing and working remotely as well as resources to help staff cope during difficult times. |
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Management Basics - Part 2 |
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People are your organization's most valuable resource, and effective team management can be one of your biggest opportunities for impact -- especially during times of crisis. Effective leaders proactively address issues within teams that would otherwise contribute to a culture of distrust and resentment. You will gain strategies to build a culture founded on belonging and trust (increasingly important in a virtual setting) by exploring working styles and setting expectations. |
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Capacidad de Recuperación |
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La clave para manejar el estrés no es evitarlo, sino encontrar métodos para trabajar con él. Este curso está diseñado para brindarles a los participantes las herramientas que necesitan para identificar los factores estresantes, terminar con las conversaciones autocríticas, construir estructuras comunicativas y lidiar con el cambio con calma. |
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LiveImpact is a fully integrated, easy-to-use platform that is perfect for nonprofits of all sizes. It is built to deliver increased engagement and improved efficiency. It includes intelligent apps to support Fundraising, virtual and in-person Events/Auctions, Marketing, Volunteering, Memberships, Programs and Automation. LiveImpact is fully equipped to help nonprofits amplify their mission seamlessly in the new normal. 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 tarryl@cen.org.
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AFP Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day – Nominations due Aug. 8 |
Do you have a philanthropic hero who you think deserves to be recognized for their impact on the community? The Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter is accepting nominations for the 34th Annual Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day until Aug. 8. Awards recognizing outstanding achievement in philanthropy – including Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker, and Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – will be presented at the fully virtual event on Nov. 5.
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Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center | Trans Activist Group |
Open to all transgender and non-binary folks. Bring your ideas, thoughts, and enthusiasm. 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6pm on Zoom. |
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CompassPoint | Manage Your Time and Energy: A Path to Personal Sustainability |
In this workshop, you will start to identify obstacles that hinder your personal sustainability, and understand a framework for energy management that includes the four core energy needs: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. You will also learn strategies and practices for better time management and personal organization. |
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Thrive | Upcoming Voter Education Meeting and Redistricting Workshop |
Recall elections are coming soon! Join Thrive's upcoming Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) meeting on Aug. 11 to discuss outreach efforts and how you can use this opportunity to both educate and register voters.
In addition, Thrive is hosting its Hands-On Redistricting Workshop on Sep. 2, where you will learn about the redistricting process and how you can use your voice to make an impact.
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TVNPA | Leveraging Donor Advised Funds for Fundraising Success |
Major gift and planned giving officers, development professionals and nonprofit leaders will learn essential information pertaining to donor-advised funds (DAFs), gaining a deeper knowledge and solid framework to enable them to speak with confidence about this gift vehicle. Hosted by Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance. |
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AFP | Leaky Bucket: What's Wrong With Your Fundraising & How You Can Fix It |
Even the best development shops have “leaks,” pockets of inefficiency that drain productivity and hamper your ability to raise money. But, what’s really going on? Ellen Bristol, designer of the Leaky Bucket Assessment for Effective Fundraising, will shed light on this issue. |
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All Stars Helping Kids | 2022 Accelerator Program |
Each year, All Stars Helping Kids searches the Bay Area for innovative youth-focused nonprofits that are ready to grow and actively participate in their three-year capacity building program. All Stars is seeking up to five organizations to join their cohort-style program, designed to build organizational capacity, financial sustainability and community impact for organizations working to disrupt the cycle of poverty for Bay Area youth.
Applications for the All Stars Helping Kids 2022 Accelerator Program are open through August 31, 2021.
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We Got Us Fund to Support AAPI Community |
A $10 million fund has been launched to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to build power, promote racial unity, and foster healing between AAPI communities and Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. The “We Got Us” Fund, launched by the New Breath Foundation in partnership with the East Bay Community Foundation, will address racialized violence against the AAPI community by promoting cross-racial solidarity, long-lasting power, and effective alternatives to criminalization. |
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation - LatinX Giving Guide |
Do you want to learn more about the Latinx-led nonprofit organizations that are providing vital resources and services to Latinx communities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties? Check out the LatinX Giving Guide, released by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which highlights the work of these organizations that provide leadership, direct services, advocacy and support for the Latinx community. Please join us in supporting these organizations that are advancing equity for Latinx residents in our region. |
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Does your organization have a training or resource you would like to share with our newsletter community? Please email tarryl@cen.org. Posts must include a link to learn more and be formatted into a short blurb.
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Nonprofit Sector Job Openings |
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Happy Hollow Foundation - Director of Individual Giving |
Do you love connecting people to causes they care about? Are you a seasoned, savvy fundraiser who can craft an engaging campaign, take a deep dive into donor data and everything in between? Do you enjoy a work environment where you’ll be challenged, juggle multiple projects, take lunch breaks with lemurs, and — best of all — play an essential role in supporting and enhancing the work of San Jose’s beloved park and zoo? Happy Hollow Foundation is looking for a Director of Individual Giving to create and implement strategies to help us meet ambitious fundraising goals. |
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Breakthrough Silicon Valley - Middle School Program Coordinator |
As part of BTSV’s admissions team, the Middle School Program Coordinator position will include: developing presentations and marketing materials for potential students and families and answering their questions about our application process; providing logistical support; and supporting the team with data collection and management. The coordinator will also support planning for BTSV’s summer programs, including outreach to families to enroll students and placement of students in appropriate classes. |
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Northwestern University - Senior Associate Director, Leadership Giving |
This position manages a regional leadership annual giving program, including: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-level ($1,000-$99,999) donors; managing the peer-to-peer volunteer fundraising activities of NULC San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Regional Boards; solicitation of leadership annual gifts through one-on-one solicitation in-person and virtual visits; and the execution of referrals to colleagues for major gift qualification and solicitation. |
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Have a Job Opening You Want To Share? |
Please email tarryl@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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