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The Nonprofit and Philanthropic Institute (NPI) educates leaders and advances best practices in the nonprofit and philanthropic community through academic excellence, applied learning, and research that examines issues of strategic importance to the sector.

11/02/2026

Save the Date! Join us January 20–21, 2027 for the 2027 Nonprofit Leadership and Governance Symposium at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego.

We look forward to celebrating The Nonprofit Institute’s 25th anniversary with you, honoring 25 years of strengthening the nonprofit sector and looking ahead to a future of building a stronger, more resilient nonprofit community together.

Registration opens soon!

10/23/2026

We’re excited to kick off the Fall 2026 San Diego Nonprofit Academy tomorrow!

Presented by The Nonprofit Institute and generously sponsored by U.S. Bank, this two-day gathering brings together nonprofit leaders for shared learning, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives on powering people and purpose.

We’re kicking things off in Warren Auditorium with our opening plenary, “Sustaining the Mission Through Nonprofit Advocacy & Public Revenue,” featuring an incredible panel of nonprofit and community leaders:

Pamela Gray Payton, MSEL, Vice President, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer at the San Diego Foundation

Courtney Baltiyskyy, Director of Children First Collective San Diego

Samuel Tsoi, Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement at The Nonprofit Institute

Together, we’ll explore how nonprofits can navigate looming budget cliffs, engage in nonpartisan advocacy, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and co-create public revenue solutions, including Measure B, to sustain their missions and advance their communities.

10/05/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS TORERO TUESDAY! 🚨

Join us for USD’s annual day of giving and help us invest in the people and organizations making our communities stronger every day.

This Torero Tuesday, you can designate your gift directly to The Nonprofit Institute and support the nonprofit leaders and organizations working to create meaningful, lasting change.

At NPI, we believe strong communities need strong nonprofit leaders. Your support helps us:

✨ TRANSFORM how leaders lead
📚 KNOW more through research, learning, and evaluation
📣 ADVOCATE for the people, organizations, and communities they serve

Every gift helps us strengthen nonprofit leadership, build organizational capacity, and advance a more resilient and equitable nonprofit sector.

Invest in the people who are working every day to make our communities better.

Make your Torero Tuesday gift:
https://buff.ly/SgvHo1w

To direct your gift to NPI:
Designation → School of Leadership and Education Sciences → The Nonprofit Institute

09/30/2026

Now more than ever, good governance matters.

Nonprofit boards are being asked to navigate uncertainty, make difficult choices, steward limited resources, and keep their organizations focused on mission and community. Strong governance isn’t simply about oversight—it is about providing the leadership, perspective, and courage organizations need to move forward.

That is why The Nonprofit Institute is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the annual Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance.

Each year, we invite nonprofit organizations to reflect on the work of their boards and apply for recognition of governance that is thoughtful, effective, and grounded in purpose.

Foundations are also encouraged to apply through the same application process. Should a foundation emerge as a finalist for the Kaleidoscope Award, it will instead be considered for The Nonprofit Institute’s TRUST Award of Excellence in Philanthropy award.

Is your board demonstrating what good governance looks like when it matters most? We encourage you to apply and share your board’s story.

🔗 Apply today: https://buff.ly/ApVCL4c

🗓️ Deadline: October 30, 2026

09/25/2026

We've extended the deadline! This is your last chance to complete the San Diego County Nonprofit Leader Survey. You now have until the end of day on Monday, September 28 to let your voice be heard!

Let your voice be heard and share insights on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing our sector. Your confidential input will help inform the upcoming 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

Many organizations have already shared their perspective, including DEEP San Diego.

DEEP is a community-based organization dedicated to increasing literacy outcomes in San Diego through data-driven approaches, evidence-based practices, and meaningful collaboration with families, schools, and community partners. We focus on advancing equitable access to quality literacy instruction for all children.

🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SONP2026

📢 Help spread the word: Share the survey with other nonprofit leaders in your network to help us hear from more voices across the sector.

09/21/2026

We're 70% of the way to our goal! Help us reach 300 responses before the San Diego County Nonprofit Leader Survey closes this Friday, September 25th.

Share your insights on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping our region’s nonprofit sector. Your confidential input will help inform the upcoming 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

Over 200 organizations have already participated, including the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition.

Founded in 1987, the Bike Coalition promotes cycling as a mainstream, safe, and enjoyable way to get around San Diego County. Their educational programs, advocacy campaigns, and signature cycling events engage over 25,000 people annually! They train ambassadors and instructors and activate allies who join them to testify at city council meetings, review infrastructure plans, and expand the chorus of rider voices demanding safe streets. Nearly four decades later, their goal is the same: safe, bike-friendly streets as the norm across San Diego County.

Has your organization completed the survey yet? Add your perspective to the growing number of nonprofit voices shaping the 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SONP2026

📢 Help spread the word: Share the survey with other nonprofit leaders in your network to help us hear from more voices across the sector.

09/18/2026

There’s still time to make your voice heard! The 2026 San Diego County Nonprofit Leader Survey closes Friday, September 25.

Share your insights on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping our region’s nonprofit sector. Your confidential input will help inform the upcoming 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

Over 200 organizations have already participated, including the The Alabaster Jar Project, an Escondido-based nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources including long-term housing, wraparound services, case management, and tangible needs to survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Has your organization completed the survey yet? Add your perspective to the growing number of nonprofit voices shaping the 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SONP2026

📢 Help spread the word: Share the survey with other nonprofit leaders in your network to help us hear from more voices across the sector.

09/14/2026

Don’t miss your chance to win!

Complete the survey early and be entered to win a complimentary one-day ticket to the 2027 Nonprofit Leadership & Governance Symposium! Complete the San Diego County Nonprofit Leader Survey by TODAY, Monday, September 14, to qualify for the early drawing. Five winners will be selected, with each ticket valued at more than $300.

Let your voice be heard and share insights on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing our sector. Your confidential input will help inform the upcoming 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Annual Report.

🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SONP2026

🗓 Deadline: September 25, 2026

📢 Help spread the word: Share the survey with other nonprofit leaders in your network to help us hear from more voices across the sector.

09/10/2026

Application is now OPEN for the 2026 San Diego Nonprofit Academy, generously sponsored by U.S. Bank.

Two days for people and purpose. The San Diego Nonprofit Academy (SDNPA) returns October 23–24, 2026, bringing nonprofit professionals together for two days of community, learning, networking, and connection.

APPLY TODAY: bit.ly/SDNPA2026

This year’s Fall Nonprofit Academy features an energizing agenda designed to spark new ideas and build practical skills across leadership, funding and financial strategy, legal advocacy, policy, AI, coalitions, impact storytelling, and organizational resilience.

Space is limited. Apply Early. SDNPA is free to attend. The only fee is an $18 parking fee. To make space for as many organizations as possible, attendance is limited to two representatives per organization.

The San Diego Nonprofit Academy (SDNPA) is an offering of Social Impact Central, The Nonprofit Institute’s evolving platform for technical support, leadership resilience, and sector-wide connection in a rapidly shifting landscape.

08/31/2026

Two days for people and purpose.

The San Diego Nonprofit Academy is happening on October 23 & 24! Save the date for a gathering built around peer learning, hands-on capacity building with subject matter experts, and a dedicated wellness experience sponsored by U.S. Bank.

Build your strategy, renew your resilience, and expand your community.

Registration opens on Thursday, September 10. Limited spaces! Mark your calendar.

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San Diego, CA
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http://sandiego.edu/nonprofit

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