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Nonprofit News for May 12, 2022

Welcome to Nonprofit Connection's bi-monthly newsletter of timely information
All of this information plus the Resources you need are available on our Website and updated regularly on our Facebook Page and LinkedIn Page.

In this issue:

Our next two co-sponsored Programs
Summary of Events, Workshops and Trainings from our Nonprofit Calendar for the next two weeks
Monthly Group Collaborations
Celebrations of Housing Matters: May is #AffordableHousingMonth and CFSCC Announces $1.73 Million in Grants to 70 Local Nonprofits

COMMUNICATE

MAY

From Nonprofit Connection SCC and Our Partners

Community Bridges and Nonprofit Partners
to Host Local Candidate Forum
For Candidates for Supervisor - 3rd and 4th Districts
Wednesday, May 25th, 4:15 p.m. | via Zoom | Free
Spanish translation assistance will be available to attendees.

Community Bridges and nonprofit partners Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County, Ventures, and Human Care Alliance invite the public to
learn more about candidate’s views on Santa Cruz County support for
food security, health care, early childhood education, fire recovery, and the issues that matter to Santa Cruz County families. Learn more and Register Here: https://communitybridges.org/events

Coffee Chat: Understanding the County Budget Process
Co-hosted by the County of Santa Cruz, and nonprofit partners,
Human Care Alliance and Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County.
Thursday, May 26, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | via Zoom | Free
This session will be conducted in English
with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.

In our CORE training and technical assistance, we often talk about budgets as stories that happen to use numbers instead of words to convey our vision, values, and priorities. Whether they’re budgets for a small grant or an entire County or nation, the stories they tell are important, yet often created in a way that makes sense to accountants but may leave the rest of us wondering.
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Our featured guests, the County’s Budget Manager, Marcus Pimentel, and Principal Administrative Analyst, Sven Stafford, will provide an overview of the County budget process, its relationship to the strategic and operational plans, opportunities for community input, and the County’s new online budget tool. Participants will have a chance to ask questions, provide feedback on the County’s budget tool, and engage in small group discussions. Read more and Register here: https://bit.ly/CoffeChat-05-26-22

From Our Nonprofit Members

Ecology Action:
Santa Cruz County Bike Month
May 1 - May 31

Bike Month returns this May, and we’re here to get you riding. Join thousands of neighbors across Santa Cruz County riding to win. Set goals, log rides, join your coworkers, attend community events, and feel the bike stoke. Free WIN WIN WIN Win amazing prizes, reduce emissions, and get more time outdoors! Read more and join the challenge!

Housing Santa Cruz County (HSCC):
May is Santa Cruz County
Affordable Housing Month

HSCC is proud to present a wide array of informative and inspiring events throughout the month of May.
For more information and registration, click here.

See the schedule of hybrid, in-person, and virtual events held throughout our County, led by our organization and many others working diligently on affordable housing issues.

Move for CASA
Saturday, May 14,10:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT
Elkhorn Slough Nature Reserve

CASA will be holding our second annual Walk/Move for CASA - more details coming soon.

If you would like to captain a team, please contact Magi Diego at magi@casaofsantacruz.org.

The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County:
3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School,
Junior High, and Middle School Graduates
Saturday, May 14, 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Watsonville High School | Free
For more information, click here.

25th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
In Person & Outdoor Event
Saturday, May 14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watsonville High School | $25 – $95

Please join us in honoring & celebrating
Queer Youth Leaders and their Allies!

To create a safe and healthy in-person awards ceremony for our nominees and awardees, their proud families and supporters, our guests, our volunteers, and our elected officials, our event will take place outside. Read more and purchase tickets.

Senderos: Guelaguetza 2022
An indigenous Oaxacan dance
and music festival
Sunday, May 15 at 11AM | streaming

The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented the third Sunday each May. Featuring new performances by Senderos's Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical,

This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word that means “a commitment of sharing and cooperation.” Guelaguetza is a celebration that honors the gods for sufficient rainfall and a bountiful harvest. Read more.

Watsonville Film Festival
Mariachi Women Films
Monday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 25
See the schedule for online and live events

We are proud to present Mariachi Women Warriors Films in collaboration with Mariachi Women's Foundation! Enjoy this special selection of hidden gems and a conversation online with Dr. Leonor Xochitl Perez on May 24. These films will lead up to a live concert at the Mello Center in Watsonville on May 28, featuring Mariachi Divas and Ellas. Go to MariachiWomen.Org for more information.

Watsonville Film Festival
Mariachi Women Warriors Concert
2022 Tour Grand Finale
Sat, May 28, 7:00 PM at the Mello Center | $27 - $57

The concert features Mariachi Divas, one of the most accomplished all-female mariachi groups in the world, and ELLAS, an all female trio of musicians that dazzle audiences with their unique blend of mariachi and contemporary music. Read more and Buy your tickets here https://bit.ly/3rd4BT4

Monarch Services - Servicios Monarca
Party with a Purpose
Tuesday, May17, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bargetto Winery | $75 per Ticket

Enjoy wine, heavy appetizers, music, silent auction, and a raffle. There will be a short program highlighting the strength and resilience of the survivors Monarch serves. *All proceeds benefit Monarch's programs that serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, as well as their families. Read more and purchase tickets.

Volunteer Center: Be the Difference Awards
Wednesday, May 18, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Santa Cruz Warriors Arena | $25

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County presents the 2022 Be the Difference Awards: Recognizing the people, groups, and businesses who do the most to transform Santa Cruz County through volunteerism. Read more and register.

Dientes Celebrates 30 years: Illuminate!
Thursday, May 19, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chaminade Resort | $40

A celebration of three decades of healthy smiles! Join us for a twilight celebration full of mingling, lively music, hors d’oeuvres & wine, fire pits, and smiles all around! For ticket information, click here.

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
8th Annual Regional Economic Outlook
Friday, May 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online event | $29

Featuring Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics. Read more and purchase tickets.

Housing Matters:
Good Neighbor Social
Friday, May 20, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen Street,
Santa Cruz | $60 – $100

The Good Neighbor Social is a fundraiser to help end homelessness in Santa Cruz County and will feature popular food trucks and local restaurant popups. Attendees will enjoy local beer and wine, dessert by The Penny Ice Creamery and — put your dancing shoes on! — live music from local favorite Coffee Zombie Collective. Read more and purchase tickets.

Valley Churches United:
Enchanting Gardens Tour of Scotts Valley
Saturday, May 21, 10:00-5:00 | $30 ticket
A rare opportunity to visit six unique and
inspiring gardens in and nearby Scotts Valley.

All proceeds benefit Valley Churches Food Pantry, Tickets for sale at: Valley Churches United or multiple locations. For more information, call 831-336-8258 x229. or visit online.

Pie for the People – Santa CruzTo Benefit NAMI
Sunday, May 22, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeless Garden Project Farm | $5

PIE IS ON!!!! It’s been a long 2.5 years but we are ready to join in community again to eat pie and raise $$ for our friends at NAMI Santa Cruz County. Read more about this COVID safe family event.

United Way: 15th Annual
David Lyng Golf Tournament
Wednesday, May 26, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Seascape Golf Club
Read more and Register.

Proceeds will benefit United Way of Santa Cruz County’s United 4 Youth initiative which provides programs in the areas of college and career readiness, health and wellness, economic mobility, and community engagement. Together, we are creating a healthy, thriving, and safe Santa Cruz County for all. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Regeneración: Climate of Hope Forum
/Foro - Clima de Esperanza
Thursday, May 26, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online event | $0 - $100

The bilingual (Spanish/English) Climate of Hope forum will shed light on how people in the Pajaro Valley and beyond are responding to the climate emergency by organizing for innovative and transformative solutions. In the forum we will use an equity lens to cover intersecting topics such as transportation, building electrification, regenerative agriculture, public health, and more. Read more and register. (Nonprofit Connection SCC is a Publicity Sponsor.)

United Way of Santa Cruz County's
Women In Philanthropy invites you to our Spring Garden Party!
Thursday, June 2, 5:30 - 7:00
For more information, location,
and registration, click here.

This year, we will gather to reconnect, share wine and light appetizers and hear how Women In Philanthropy's grant support has impacted four local organizations - Teen Kitchen Project, Girls Inc., Hospice of Santa Cruz County - Children's Grief Program, and CASA of Santa Cruz County.

ON-GOING

Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
2021-2022 Youth Season, the reopening of our indoor weekly dance program
Through May 21

The link will take you to our 2021-2022 Season webpage and registration

San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Partners With Google Arts & Culture
Categorically Cats!
The Felines Among Us - Mountain Lions, Bobcats,
Feral Cats, Domestic Cats - Our Cats!

Through December, 2022
Belardi Gallery

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
(MAH) is pleased to announce its
exhibition program through December

Solo and group shows, collaborative partnerships, interdisciplinary projects, and a new outdoor arts festival.

The schedule features a number of Santa Cruz exclusives with local, regional, and national artists.

Out of the Ashes Through July 24 Collected by Shmuel Thaler, Nikki Silva, and the MAH alongside artwork from local artists displaced by the fires.
Strange Weather Through August 14 From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.
Freak Power Exhibition May 27–September 25 The Art of Hunter S. Thompson’s Political Movement

See our Nonprofit Calendar for more Future Events.

COLLABORATE

We welcome 1st Capital Bank as an Ally Partner!

They support our nonprofit alliance's work toward building an equitable and thriving community.

Groups

Development Roundtable Santa Cruz County
Third Wednesday of the month,
at noon, on Zoom
Wednesday, May 18

All development professionals are welcome to an open forum for sharing tips of the trade, learning more about peers’ activities, and supporting one another. This group has grown to over 50 members - please share with your Development staff. One-time Registration for the roundtable is required.

Workshops and Trainings

CORE Coffee Chats with hosts,
Nicole Young and Nicole Lezin
A standing schedule of Tuesdays, 10 – 11 a.m.,
with occasional changes to dates and times
We are continuing to develop the calendar of CORE Institute/Investment SCC events.

Thursday, May 26, 10:00 – 11:30
Understanding the County Budget Process
Presenter: County of Santa Cruz
Co-hosted by: CORE Investments, Human Care Alliance, and Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County. See the top of the newsletter.

NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 31, 10:00 – 11:00 (rescheduled from May 3)
Harnessing Local Data to Create the CORE Conditions for: Health & Wellness
Co-hosted by: CORE Investments and DataShare Santa Cruz County
Register: https://bit.ly/DataShare-CORE-05-31-22

Community Foundation of Monterey County's Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) works with nonprofits of all types and sizes to be stronger, more resilient and equitable. We help staff, boards and volunteers make meaningful connections to resources and one another.

Introducing CNE’s Guide to Leadership Transitions
Wednesday, May 18, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Zoom-Online | Free
Leadership transitions are impacting many of our nonprofits, bringing both change and possibility. How can nonprofit organizations best support healthy, successful executive transitions? In the Guide to Leadership Transitions, rising leaders and veteran nonprofit board members share stories, strategies, and wisdom.

Getting Better Together – Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 25, 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Zoom-Online Free
Our nonprofit sector struggles to fill jobs at all levels. CSUMB Capstone research led by Breanna Wilson reveals difficulty retaining certified counselors and direct care positions, for example. With greater forces at play, it can be difficult to compete with larger organizations and the for-profit sector.

NAMC: Leverage Your Why
Thursday, May 19, 1 pm to 2:30 pm | on VIMEO

What happens when you use your "why" effectively to engage staff, volunteers, and contractors as you develop, craft, and share your message?

NAMI Provider Education
NOW ENROLLING
15-hour series Spring 2022 (via Zoom)

Friday, May 20 (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Friday, May 27 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, June 3 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Complete the application to be considered for our Spring 2022 series. Class size is limited and we will not be able to accept all students. We will call and email you to confirm your status in the class before May 13th. Please call (831)-824-0406 or email anastasia@namiscc.org with any questions.

Nonprofit Ad Day by Community Boost
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(your local time) | Online

Nonprofit Ad Day is a free day of virtual learning empowering you harness the power of Google + Meta to scale impact for your nonprofit! For larger nonprofits that are already running the Google Ad Grant and are looking to get $15,000 rather than $10,000 per month. We will also teach how to drive ROA's on Facebook and Instagram by 3x. More information and Event link.

Register NOW for the Arts Council:
Summer Arts Integration Institute
Monday, June 20, 10 AM –
Thursday, June 23, 3 PM Hybrid Courses

Join us and our partners: Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Santa Clara COE, SV Creates, San Benito COE, Arts Council San Benito, Monterey COE, Arts Council Monterey for the region-wide Summer Arts Integration Institute 2022! We explore the arts disciplines and arts integration in teaching & learning. We provide strategies to help support students in developing their voice, leadership skills, creativity, equity lens, social and emotional wellness, and connectedness. We explore our own creativity and social-emotional wellness. Schedule, fees, and registration. Deadline: Friday, June 17.

ON-GOING

Triple P Workshops (English/Spanish)
Through May
Various Times - see our Nonprofit Calendar
for more information.

Positive Discipline is offering free workshops for parents/guardians followed by co-parenting workshops via Zoom! Available in English on Mondays or Spanish on Tuesdays, attend in your preferred language. Topics will include Parenting styles, self-esteem, joys & challenges, buy-in from children, and connection before correction. Learn more and register.

CELEBRATE

Nonprofits in the News!

Housing Matters: Become a
Pro-Housing Advocate
May is #AffordableHousingMonth
in the greater Bay Area.

Throughout the month, communities in Northern California come together to advocate for affordable housing solutions.

Through bold policy change, empowered advocacy, and creative collaboration, we can create affordable housing solutions for everyone. Affordable Housing Month places emphasis on communities of color who have been unjustly impacted by racist housing policies. Read more on Facebook about those who have benefitted and those doing the work.

One way to show you're a #ProHousingAdvocate is to attend one (or all!) of the fabulous events hosted by Housing Santa Cruz County this month. Get involved with our new volunteer program, the Good Neighbor Network, with our Volunteer Program Manager, Marsa Greenspan. Read more.

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
Announces $1.73 Million in Community
Grants to 70 Local Nonprofits
Celebrating good people doing great things

"This community is filled with good people. And every year, we get to learn in detail about how these good people help children, families, and seniors learn, grow, heal, play, and thrive in Santa Cruz County.

Then, thanks to the generosity of more good people over the course of 40 years, we get to fund the work of nonprofits with the most promising solutions to the issues we face in our community.

This spring, we awarded $1.73 million to 70 local nonprofits working toward recovery from the isolation, stress, and economic hardship of the pandemic; helping people live and die with dignity; and protecting the places and programs that make Santa Cruz County special." Meet this year's Awardees.

Our Nonprofit Members believe in the power of collaboration and resource sharing to strengthen everyone’s ability to meet the challenges of providing excellent programs and services to our community.

It's easy to join! Apply now!

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