Charitable Ventures

05/30/2023

There is more than meets the eye for community-based philanthropy. In the latest episode on The Economy of Good, we explore the world of community foundations and donor-advised giving. Shelley Hoss, President & CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation, offers insights on how to navigate the philanthropic landscape and get the most out of your funder relationships.

Streaming now on:
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05/25/2023

No two days are the same when you’re running a community foundation working to maximize philanthropic impact for donors while centering the needs of our local communities.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• What are donor advised funds and why are they in the headlines?
• The relational/power dynamics of philanthropy
• How smaller nonprofits can get on funders’ radar

Brokering change is hard, and we’re having an honest conversation about the challenges of running a nonprofit and what drives donors to support them.

Streaming now on:
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Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WrVZWP
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05/24/2023

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Human Resources workshop: A People's Guide to Healing Your Workforce.

An engaged workforce is essential to drive mission. Have you wondered if your employees are at that stage? Join us for an virtual workshop on Friday, June 2 at 10:00 AM PST with Brenda Godinez and Vanessa Alva of Adelante Partners on how to address burnout, enhance your ability to drive mission and identify burnout in day-to-day tasks.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3NYlddt We look forward to seeing you there!

05/22/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT!
On this episode of The Economy of Good, Anne Olin sits down with Shelley Hoss, President & CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation to unravel the challenges and changes facing philanthropy today, and to hear about her experience and journey as a leader of a community foundation for nearly 23 years.

Shelley explores donor-advised funds, navigating the funder-grantee dynamic, finding the right partners to advance your mission, and much more! No topic is left untouched in this riveting episode filled with sage advice for both philanthropists and nonprofit leaders alike.

Available on:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3q5MLDy
Amazon music: https://amzn.to/43lyIbB
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WrVZWP
Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/45mdNqq

05/16/2023

Did you hear? Orange County Grantmakers, in partnership with Past Forward, has launched a podcast!

Adjust Accordingly: Placing Equity into Practice covers insightful conversations on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for confronting issues in our communities while progressing towards a more equitable future. Their first few episodes are out now and you don't want to miss them!

Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3oIQJkS

05/15/2023

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Human Resources workshop, facilitated by Brenda Godinez and Vanessa Alva of Adelante Partners. This event will take place on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at 10 am on Zoom.

At this workshop, you will learn:
• To identify burnout in day-to-day tasks
• To enhance your ability to drive mission and improve workplace morale
• Best practices on techniques to keep your employees engaged
• How to address burnout

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/09/2023

Are you/your organization interested in being part of a county-wide effort that will support local businesses, create accessible good-paying jobs, and protect our environment in Orange County?

The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) has launched to promote a sustainable and equitable recovery by supporting new plans and strategies to diversify local economies by developing regional roadmaps that prioritize accessible, good-paying jobs in sustainable industries.

Join their efforts in phase 1 planning by completing a survey to help the County's CERF HRTC conduct a comprehensive stakeholder mapping to understand who/what organizations and entities could be involved in the planning and implementation effort. The survey can be completed here: https://bit.ly/3nLWyhr
Deadline to submit responses: May 19

04/28/2023

, Families and Communities Together (FaCT) will be gathering “Together As One”, for their annual conference on May 17, 2023, at the Great Wolf Lodge.

Hear from keynote speaker Rachel C. Thomas, and choose from nine training workshop sessions that will focus on CONNECTING with our families in new engaging ways, UNITING families in difficult times, and creating a sense of BELONGING for our families in our communities and organizations.

Tickets are on sale now until May 5.

Purchase a ticket here: https://bit.ly/3O6xkCQ

04/26/2023

Happy Professionals Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all the administrative professionals. We are thankful for their efforts and commitment help drive mission impact from behind-the-scenes.

04/21/2023

Join Resilience OC for a fun-filled day on Sunday April 23, 2023 as they celebrate Children's Day in Costa Mesa!

There will be plenty of activities for the whole family!

📍 Where:
3045 Filmore Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

04/20/2023

Why is it so hard for social justice organizations to survive and thrive?

The challenge is to not over-identify with “problem and process” but instead focus on building structures that can hold emerging solutions.

In a new perspective by Anne Olin, she challenges the industry to move equity work from its margins to the center.

Click here to learn more:

This article highlights the historical roots of movement building and their very perilous place in society.