Empowering Greater Pasadena Area Nonprofits
With Professional Expertise
Our Mission
Jericho Road Pasadena provides professional expertise to local nonprofits to strengthen their community impact.
Navigating Uncertainty, Strengthening Nonprofits
Nonprofits are facing increasing challenges—from disaster recovery to shifting policies and funding landscapes. At JRP, we connect organizations with skilled volunteers, expert-led training, and strategic resources to help them navigate uncertainty and build a stronger future. Whether it’s grant research, financial planning, board leadership, or crisis preparedness, we’re here to support the nonprofits that keep our communities thriving.
How We Are Helping During This Time
In response to the fires and ongoing recovery efforts, Jericho Road Pasadena is supporting local nonprofits with critical resources and expertise. Here’s how we’re actively helping:
- Board Leadership Training: Our Effective Board Training Series equips boards with the tools to strengthen leadership and make strategic decisions during crises.
- Matching Skilled Professionals with Nonprofits: We connect nonprofits with skilled professionals and volunteers in key areas, including those crucial for fire relief and recovery efforts, such as:
- Risk Management: Implementing strategies to minimize damage and ensure continuity.
- Strategic Planning: Developing short- and long-term recovery strategies.
- Communications: Managing crisis messaging and public relations.
- Finance: Providing guidance on managing budgets, cash flow, and resources during a crisis.
- Data Management / Database Design: Helping track emergency relief efforts and maintain accurate records.
- Human Resources: Assisting with staff and volunteer management, including recruitment and retention.
- Legal Support: Providing legal advice on disaster relief, compliance, and liability issues.
- Marketing: Helping nonprofits adjust marketing strategies and maintain visibility during a crisis.
- Social Impact Leadership Training (April 2025): Our intensive program helps current and aspiring EDs/CEOs develop the leadership skills needed to guide their organizations through crises like fire relief efforts. This training focuses on strengthening leadership, strategic planning, and organizational resilience to ensure nonprofits can respond effectively and recover swiftly.
- Timely Workshops and Training: We’re working with industry leaders to offer workshops on pressing nonprofit challenges, such as:
- Disaster Preparedness & Recovery for Nonprofits
- Navigating Policy & Funding Changes
- Strengthening Board Leadership in Uncertain Times
- Telling Your Story in a Changing Landscape
- Dating Your Funder
Coffee & Conversation Meetings: Join informal meetings to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a relaxed, community-driven setting. These gatherings provide a safe space for nonprofit leaders to come together, foster a sense of community, and find mutual support during challenging times.
We’re here to help your nonprofit navigate uncertainty and strengthen its impact. If you have challenges or needs that are top of mind, we want to hear from you!
Support Our Work
Help us strengthen nonprofits and guide them through times of uncertainty, from fire recovery to leadership development. Your support empowers us to provide essential resources and training to those on the front lines.
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Metrics
$2,600,000+
Total Dollars Saved
27,000+
Total Hours Donated
500+
Total Organizations Supported
300+
Total Volunteers
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Testimonials
Non Profit Testimonial
Jericho Road volunteer Mitch Dorger skillfully guided our Board of Directors and administrative staff through a strategic planning follow-up session to provide background and progress to date to five new Board members, and help all of us think through future directions for our organization. His excellent facilitation kept us on track throughout this challenging process.
-- Mary Malecha
Executive Director
Rose City Center
Nonprofit Testimonial
Jericho Road does tremendous work to help organizations like RSP who are financially challenged to get the professional help and resources needed to succeed. My board and I feel very confident moving forward with fundraising efforts.
-- Phillip Allen
Founder
Racial Solidarity Project
Nonprofit Testimonial
Jericho Road Pasadena has been instrumental for the Junior League of Pasadena. Projects ranging from helping us set up our CRM to providing relevant trainings on important topics, JRP and its volunteers have been true partners for us to continue our work within the Pasadena the community. We are so grateful for JRP and their skill-based volunteer program.
-- Sara Langley
Board President
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