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. Look for our local Resource Directory coming soon!
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, July 27, 4:00 - 7:00
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
and Nonprofit Connection SCC
"Summer Sundae Social"
On the rooftop of the foundation
for Grantees, Funders, NPC Members, and Guests July is National Ice Cream Month and remember:
Calories don’t count when it’s for charity!
Reminder: NPC's Nonprofit Job Board
Be sure to add your nonprofit's Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer opportunities on the NPC' Job Board through your Member portal!
JOBS
Job Postings
Highlights of NEW
Nonprofit Jobs posted
to the Job Board on our website.
And, many, many more on the Job Board on our Website. Members can post positions for FREE for 30 days! "Not Yet Members"/ Guests May Post for a Fee
Internships
Nonprofit Interns typically assist in activities
related to volunteer management, fundraising and grant writing, community engagement, data entry and reporting, and direct service and advocacy.
Digital NEST, bizzNEST 1-year paid internship for 2 Video Production InternshipsPart-time, $15/hr., up to 15 hours/week
Become a Volunteer
Many nonprofits in our community rely on volunteers - Members are welcome to post Volunteer Opportunities on ourJob Board!
Up Your Game with Skills-based Volunteering
Every nonprofit has that project which is both vital to the organization but beyond their reach. It might be a new accounting system, a website upgrade, a fundraising strategy, or a complete strategic plan. That project is always on the to-do list but there is never the time or knowledge to begin working on it. With skills-based volunteering now you can - read more.
GrantWatch.com
"The leading grant website in
the funding industry"
GrantWatch is the online resource for grants for nonprofits, government agencies, municipalities, foundations, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. More than 200,000 nonprofits, businesses, and individuals visit GrantWatch.com each month and also read GrantsNews, a blog that offers late-breaking grant and fundraising news.
Santa Cruz County SBDC Are you a Santa Cruz County business or NONPROFIT
that made less than $50,000 in 2019? You may
qualify to get a $2500 COVID Relief Grant
A few types of businesses who might be eligible: Artists & Musicians, Childcare Providers, Construction Workers, Food Vendors, Hair Stylists, Handy Man, House Cleaners, Gardeners & Landscapers, and Nail Technicians. Help spread the word if you or someone you know might qualify! The first round applicationprocess is OPENJune 1 through June 30.
On-line Resources for Nonprofit Organizations' Staff and Clients
NEW: Learn how to use this dynamic new resource!
May 26 CORE Coffee Chat Recording + Resources
| La Plática con un Café de CORE del 26 de mayo:
la grabación y los recursos
This is a follow-up to the May 26 CORE Coffee Chat on Understanding the County Budget Process. On behalf of CORE and our co-sponsors, Human Care Alliance and Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County, we’d like to send a big thank you to Marcus Pimentel (marcus.pimentel@santacruzcounty.us) and Sven Stafford (sven.stafford@santacruzcounty.us) for sharing the County’s incredible new online budgeting tool. Whether you attended the live session or watch the recording, we encourage you to explore the website further and share your feedback about the budget tool with the County using the survey link below.
Here are the recordings and resources from the Coffee Chat.
Watch recordings of previous CORE Coffee Chats and Conversations and subscribe to the CORE Investments YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/COREInvestYouTube
We also encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, keep learning, and continue to provide input during the County budget, Operational Plan, and strategic planning processes. Here are some upcoming public engagement dates (County Board of Supervisor meetings):
June 21-23: County Budget Hearings
June 21: Introduction, then Health & Human Services
June 22: Land Use – Parks, Planning, Housing, Public Works and Capital projects with Office of Emergency Response
June 23: Public Safety – Public Defender, Probation, District Attorney & Sheriff
June 28: Approve proposed budget
August 23: FY 2021-23 Operational Plan update
September 20: Adopt FY 2022-23 budget
However you do good in the world, there's something for you at TechSoup - once you have your own EIN, as we do now!!
Whether you have resources to give or solutions you need to get, TechSoup facilitates the exchange. A trusted partner for nearly three decades, TechSoup provides both the digital platforms and in-person experiences that enable people to work together toward a more equitable world.
Land Acknowledgment Resources
For writing and using land acknowledgements
Grassroots Ecology provides this, a website from the Ramaytush (a little farther north than most of you but still close by) and has good resources to get started. The honor native land PDF is a good place to start.
*NEW*Grocery Worker’s Appreciation Fund. The fund provides financial support for grocery workers in the form of up to $250 cash cards to help with life’s surprises and urgent needs, from health care expenses to automotive repairs. Visit Grocery Worker’s Appreciation Fund | United Way Worldwide to apply. *NEW* Text the word “BENEFITS” to 211-211 to see if you qualify for thousands of dollars in public benefits.
In addition to the many other resources they provide, 211 Santa Cruz County maintains a list of CZU Fire Survivor Resourcesintended to help our community members in the recovery process - including Nation's Finest (for Veterans) and United Policy Holders.
Free Lyft codes to vax appointments call or text: 831-316-4310 For DoorDash free pantries deliveries dial 211. Calls about COVID related have been decreasing over time.
The California Ocean Protection Council
draft OPC Equity Plan on Monday, May 9
for a 45-day public comment
period linked HERE.
The public review period will
end on Thursday, June 23.
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is nested within the California Natural Resources Agency and advances ocean and coastal science and policies for communities across the state.
To develop the plan, the OPC formed a state-wide Environmental Justice Advisory Group to inform the development of the draft Plan. Please reach out to OPCEquityPlan@resources.ca.gov to submit written feedback, or if you have any questions about the Plan or public review process.
The Board of Supervisors created the OR3 n December 2020.to improve our community’s emergency response, elevate our disaster awareness, and prepare for increases in extreme weather due to climate change. It goes beyond traditional emergency operations to create a full-service division to help our community prepare for disasters, respond during emergencies, and assist with recovery.
The Santa Cruz County Long Term Recovery Group is a collaboration of nonprofit, faith-based, local, state and national organizations that work together to share information and resources to help address the needs of individuals and families affected by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires, ONLY. Timely updates can be found on theirFacebook Page.
A talented group of business experts that are well connected in the community and leverage public/private funding and resources to keep Santa Cruz companies competitive! Available to nonprofits, too!
Workforce Santa Cruz County is pleased to share the Santa Cruz County 2022 State of the Workforce Report. The report provides the most recent information on the state of the local workforce and economy. Click here to view the report and other useful publications.
You can also call 2-1-1 or text “covid19” to 211211 with questions in English or Spanish. Follow us on social media: Visit Santa Cruz County Public Health on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates.
5/26/2022 - COVID-19 Treatments Available at Test To Treat
Locations in Santa Cruz County EnglishSpanish
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.
