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Good Accounting Makes Good Neighbors
OK, the phrase is actually ‘good fences make good neighbors,’ but good accounting is crucial to nonprofit success. Since 1998, Neighbors Empowering Youth (neypcworkshop.org) has implemented technology service programs to bridge the digital divide, especially…
Free Resources for Nonprofits
Join the Pasadena Executive Roundtable (pasadenaexecutiveroundtable.org) on Wed. Feb. 8, 8:30 – 10 am to tour the nonprofit and philanthropy collection at La Pintoresca Library. This free meeting is open to Executive Directors and Development Staff.…
Web Development for Shepherd’s Door
Domestic violence is a complicated issue and Pasadena has surprisingly few resources for victims or perpetrators. Shepherd’s Door (shepherddoor.org) is a resource center for victims of domestic violence, with a storefront center, phone assistance and…
An Out-of-the-Box Radio Station
KCHUNG Radio is definitely not a top-40, pop radio station; it’s a low-wattage radio station and art collective in Los Angeles with a reach far beyond the range of its broadcast signal. KCHUNG produces about…
Developing A Great Board
We have posted a lot about our work with Friends in Deed (http://www.friendsindeedpas.org) and the important work they do for hungry and homeless people. Most recently, volunteer Jim Hilvert completed a board development project, interviewing…
JRP Volunteer Hang Out on Sunday…
Join JRP staff and volunteers on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Neighborhood Church at 10:30 or 12:30. We’ll have bagels, tshrits and great company, so please come by to say ‘hello,’ share your stories about volunteering…
Developing Kindness and Compassion in Youth
Most of us would agree that kindness and compassion are great qualities, but what are we doing to teach these values to our young people? Tools for Peace (toolsforpeace.org) strengthens emotional and social intelligence through…
Project Highlight: Public Relations for College Access Plan
College Access Plan (collegeaccessplan.org) celebrated its tenth anniversary of helping Pasadena youth maximize their college potential in fall 2016. JRP publicized their 10th anniversary homecoming with the help of public relations volunteer Eva Marie Damore…
Annenberg Alchemy – Lead Your Nonprofit to Success
Applications for Alchemy Leadership Seminar, the Annenberg Foundation’s signature three-day capacity building training, are now open! Leadership Seminar addresses board governance, fundraising and financial management. This free training is open to nonprofits working in the…
Pasadena Society of Artists New Member Exhibition
Pasadena Society of Artists presents the New Members Exhibition opening Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Towns Burr Gallery located at 3609 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. Exhibition Chair Harry Nickelson has assembled an exhibition of…
How to Start a Nonprofit in Califonia
If you’ve ever thought about starting a nonprofit, a great resource is CalNonprofits (www.calnonprofits.org). They are offering a jam-packed, fast paced How to Start a Nonprofit in California webinar led by CEO Jan Masaoka. She has…