1. Hutton Parker Foundation has partnered with several prominent media outlets to provide unique and valuable marketing communications opportunities to our local nonprofit organizations. Media grants are currently being accepted for a Noozhawk media grant. Find out more and apply here. 

2. The Partnership for Excellence conference is Santa Barbara county's leading social sector conference. The deadline to register for the conference is fast approaching on 3/31. This years conference theme, Recognizing our Strengths: Creating Excellence at Every Level will provide skills and resources to build relationships that inspire individuals to work from their strengths – bringing out the best in each other as we work together to enhance our community. Find out more and register here.  

3. The Santa Barbara Foundation is pleased to offer LEAF Grants in 2015. These grants are available to support restoration or conservation projects, and to pilot best practices in agriculture, grazing, fisheries and food systems. Grant application and guidelines are available online here. 

4. On the Move! Did you get a new job or promotion? Please post it in our "News" or "Activity Feed" on NPRN and we'll feature it here.  

5. Resource of the week: The Millennial Playbook. Young supporters represent the leading edge of technology adoption and online behavior. If you want to know where donor engagement is heading, look to Millennials to understand how all generations are evolving. Here are the following learning objectives: 

• Why Millennials may be your cause's secret weapon.
• How to inspire these supporters to become recurring givers, advocates, and peer fundraisers for your mission.
• Tips for communicating with and retaining young donors.

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