Irvine Lights

08/11/2020

Interested in starting or continuing your ? Read our post on tips to learn how to gain trust and : “Having links to your most recent IRS Form 990 and annual expense reports on your website helps build trust between the donor and organization.”
More at http://irvinelights.org/post/sponsorship-tips.

One of the issues always on the minds of nonprofit organizations is how to get more funding. There are a variety of ways to raise money for your cause, ranging from individual donors to obtaining corporate donations and sponsorships, the latter of which will be focused on in this article. For the or...

07/31/2020

Join us for 5 days of and to learn about birds, catapults, planes, stars, and more as we explore . Every student will receive a camp journal and materials package that will include everything necessary for the at-home hands on activities. Each day, students will attend a live zoom call for an interactive and engaging lesson. Students will be broken up into mini groups of 5 or less (according to age) with an instructor everyday for maximum support and connection with other students. Sign up today through Zoom URL (http://zmurl.com/steamcamp ) with a $5 donation to cover material costs. Please direct any questions to [email protected] or visit https://irvinel.webflow.io/post/steamcamp.

07/30/2020

Read about Modern Divergence, a organization incubated by Irvine Lights that advocates for . They aim to speak out for neurodivergence through podcasts, mentorships, and sharing stories.

Check out the full interview here:

Neurodiversity is a concept where differences in brain function, such as dyslexia or the autistic spectrum, should not be seen as flaws but rather normal variants of brain function, and advocates against the stigma surrounding neurological conditions.

07/27/2020

Check out our blog post about The Young Writers Initiative, a student-led, Irvine Lights-backed empowering young and with feedback and . This online community-based organization offers free resources for young around the world.

Read more at: https://irvinelights.org/post/the-young-writers-initiative.

07/24/2020

Irvine Lights' newly launched blog, "Flip the Switch," features articles that discover our and measure our .

Our first blog post, "Why STEAM?" dives into the key of keeping up with an ever-evolving world. How can you prepare for a brighter future with knowledge gained from STEAM, regardless of your career path?

Using to nurture the natural curiosity of children is important so they develop necessary critical thinking and problem skills: “They are perpetually looking for new information and experiences, and it’s likely you won’t go a few minutes without hearing a new question. Why is the sky blue? How big is space? This youthful hunger for knowledge must be sated, or else it will gradually fade away.”

Read more at irvinelights.org/post/why-steam.

In a continuously evolving world, STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, art, and math, is a constant. From space exploration to how a door handle works, STEAM is always present in our lives, and having a strong foundation in these five disciplines is crucial to a successful future.

07/21/2020

Interested in starting your own ? Getting your 501c3 status faster, easier, and cheaper? Check out the Beyond Project from Irvine Lights at irvinelights.org/beyond.
We're accepting new organizations to be a part of our non-profit incubation program!

Are you looking to start a nonprofit organization? From small community events to large, coordinated projects, Irvine LIGHTS gives high-school students the resources to make their dreams come true.