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December 2022
Jobs | Volunteers | Resources

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 in 2023!
Job Postings

Highlights of NEW Nonprofit Jobs posted 
to the Job Board on our website.

NEW California Law (SB 1162) Effective January 1, 2023 
"Expanding Pay Data Reporting and Pay Transparency"

SB 1162 Requires Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges in Job Postings and Comply with NEW Pay Data Reporting

WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW

NEW for Employers with:
15+ employees to include *”Pay Scale” information in job postings.
100+ employees have expanded pay data reporting requirements to include median and mean rates.

REMINDERS for ALL Employers:
Provide employees “Pay Scale” for their position upon request.
Provide applicants “Pay Scale” for the position they are applying for upon request.
Wage ranges and job titles accurately maintained for records retention requirements.

*Pay Scale Defined: The salary or hourly wage range the employer “reasonably” expects to pay.
Associate Director of Community Engagement, Seymour Marine Discovery Center
MSW Social Worker, Community Bridges
Advocate III, Community Bridges
Master’s Level Therapist (Part Time), Community Bridges
Senior Visitors Aide at New Brighton and Seacliff State Beaches, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Senior Visitor Service Aide, Sunset, Palm and Manresa State Beaches and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Visitor Service Aide, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Bilingual Marine Science Instructor, O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO)
Contracted Strategic Planning Consultant (Freelance), Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center
RFP Therapist Contractor (part time), Monarch Services
Restorative Justice Programs Coordinator, Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County
Member Specialist (Gilroy Center), Digital NEST
Teacher, Community Bridges
Floater, Community Bridges
Communications Manager, Housing Matters
Digital NEST is a place that promotes self growth
for all its employees and strives every day
to make a difference in its community. 
Multiple Job listings - Look what's in store
for the new year - consider applying!
Our team is growing at FoodWhat 💫🌿🥕 We are hiring for the following positions:
⭐️Director of Development ⭐️Youth Programs Manager ⭐️Development and Communications Manager ⭐️Farm Manager.
Santa Cruz County Health Workforce Council
Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County (HIP) in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board
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.
Become a Volunteer

Many nonprofits in our community rely on volunteers - Members are welcome to post Volunteer Opportunities on our Job Board!
On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
 
Volunteer with Farm Discovery at Live Earth 
NEW Data Entry Volunteer
Marketing Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities at Second Harvest Food Bank:
Volunteer Opportunities at Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks:
Volunteer in the Park Store at Natural Bridges State Beach
Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew (BBVTC)
Ongoing volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz Mountain state parks with Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS)
Año Nuevo State Park Docent, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Volunteer for the Arts! Join committees in outreach and events. 
Other opportunities
Adult Volunteer, Teen Kitchen Project
Volunteer Opportunities, Grey Bears
Volunteer Opportunities open to high school students and above, Community Health Trust
Tattoo Removal Services Volunteer, Catholic Charities of Monterey County
Volunteer for Gallery Attendants, Field Trips & Tours, First Friday Celebrations, Evergreen Cemetery Maintenance, the MAH
Volunteer with CASA
In-person and virtual opportunities, Alzheimer's Association
Kids Club, Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center 
Remote and other Volunteers, Jacob's Heart
Volunteers are critical to our success, Community Bridges
You can also "Connect for Good" with the Volunteer Center! 
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.
Join a Board

Are you an industry professional looking to diversify? Do you enjoy working with and giving back to your community? Your Future is Our Business is currently pursuing experts for our board in the following industries:

Arts Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Fashion & Interior Design, and Marketing, Sales, and Service. If you or someone you know is interested in being an active member of our board please click here.
Resources
Local County, State, and National Resources 
for Nonprofits on our Website
Grants/Scholarships

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.
Local and Statewide Resources
CompassPoint helps leaders, nonprofit organizations, and
movements committed to social justice realize their full power. 

Drawing on popular education principles, we create participatory, democratic learning spaces for leaders to learn new skills, build community, connect with resources, and examine how their leadership can better embody values of social justice.

We offer leadership trainings that cover a wide range of topics relevant to leadership in the nonprofit and social justice space, including supervision, fundraising, coaching skills, time management, and conflict resolution.
211 United Way of Santa Cruz County
December Bilingual Family Resource Calendar
(English)         (Spanish)
Monthly calendar of food distributions 
and essential resources.
*Please call Second Harvest Community Food Hotline for the latest updates 831.662.0991

QUICK 211’s New: Our 211/United Way will focus on growing our list of local programs/services that address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)-related toxic stressors. We are updating our 211 database to reflect these changes, and we would love you to help us to complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/TbnsSCeRvdn6gUWm7      


New Santa Cruz County Latest News - see below in Public Health Info
 
In addition to the many other resources they provide, 211 Santa Cruz County maintains a list of CZU Fire Survivor Resources, that includes a Monthly Events Calendar, intended to help our community members in the recovery process - including Nation's Finest (for Veterans) and United Policyholder’s December Events.

New Free rides to your non-emergency appointment: For education, housing, employment, health, or food transportation needs you can text 831-316-4310 for a free ride code.
Stay Informed: Visit the Public Health Coronavirus Website, including the Signs and Media Library, Employer Webpage, and Informacion en Espanol, for the latest information, updates, and guidance related to COVID-19.
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.
  • 11/30/22 Health Services Agency - Since we are seeing a surge in cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, Santa Cruz County public health officials are urging individuals with asymptomatic or mild cases, or other non-serious illnesses, to avoid unnecessary trips to already burdened hospital emergency departments, and to get vaccinated or boosted if they have not already done so. English  Spanish
  • 11/23/2022 - Santa Cruz County Public Health Urges Residents to Take Preventative Measures Against Circulating Viruses This Holiday Season   English  Spanish
  • 10/21/2022 - Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters Now Available in Santa Cruz County for Children Aged 5 and Up   English  Spanish
  • The Count's new budget website has three main objectives:
    • Provide a clear link between the County Strategic Plan, the County Operational Plan, and the Proposed Budget. 
    • Provide greater access to the public. 
    • Provide greater detail than ever before.
If you have additional questions or need assistance,
please email us at budget@santacruzcounty.us
NEW: Resources for Survivors of Hate and
Bias Incidents or Crimes
Created by Santa Cruz County United for
Safe and Inclusive Communities

A Countywide Collaborative Anti-Hate Initiative is an informal but robust countywide collaborative group that works to reduce hate and bias across Santa Cruz County and strengthen our response when incidents do occur. Read more.
Community Foundation of Monterey County
Guide to Leadership Transitions

How can nonprofit organizations best support healthy, successful executive transitions?
Guide to Leadership Transitions: rising leaders and veteran nonprofit board members share stories, strategies, and wisdom to support incoming or outgoing executives, boards of directors, and nonprofit leaders during times of change.

However you do good in the world, there's something for you at TechSoup - once you have your own EIN!!

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.

See how TechSoup can equip you with transformative technology products, knowledge, and services, including Fiverr Freelancers:
Vetted Expertise On Demand for a new logo or an additional grant writer
Land Acknowledgment Resources
For writing and using land acknowledgements
Honor Native Land (PDF) Land Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 their Facebook Page. 
Behind Every Employer
The Business Resource Network
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.

Until or in addition to publishing our own NPC Resource Directory, 
we offer this Nonprofit Consultant Directory Monterey Bay  
Please note: January 2021, the Community Foundations 
suspended any updates or additions to the Directory for now.

Consultants and firms provide their own listing here and have not been vetted by the community foundations. Consider these Tips for Working Effectively with Consultants.

Contact the Center for Nonprofit Excellence staff at (831) 375-9712 or cne@cfmco.org or Kevin Heuer at Community Foundation Santa Cruz County (831) 662-2030 kheuer@cfscc.org if you have questions or problems using this directory.
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! 
Membership dues will increase on January 1
 
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