We are so happy to graduate 10 new board members from our annual Leadership Connection class! Most nonprofits struggle with finding enough volunteer passionate about our missions to maintain a board who will guide our…
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A Perfect Fit
This is a story of how Joyce Wedseltoft was able to pursue her passion while making the Pasadena community a little bit stronger. Joyce, recently retired, wanted to find a way to give back, particularly…
Trauma-Informed Care
So excited to watch Mary Donnelly-Crocker’s TED talk on trauma-informed care on YouTube (youtu.be/0PBPMy7KLcA)! Mary has helped bring higher awareness of how to help the many children and adults who have experienced trauma to lead…
“Phishing” scam that could target nonprofits
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry issued an urgent alert to all employers that a Form W-2 email phishing scam has evolved beyond the corporate world and is spreading to…
JRP is Closed Today
in honor of Presidents’ Day.
Black History Parade HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Pasadena City Officials today announced they have cancelled the 35th Annual Black History Month Parade scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2017 for public safety reasons due to predictions of a significant storm moving into the…
Wine Donation
I recently received this offer of a home wine tasting donation from PRP Wine International: This is Claire Xu from PRP Wine International. I wonder if there are any donation opportunities to your fundraising events. I…
Happy Hour for Volunteer Managers
Network with other Dovia-LA members and friends! Thursday, February 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Colorado Wine Company 2305 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Please e-mail your RSVP’s Doviala@gmail.com
Be Inspired!
Be inspired by the next generation of social innovators. Social Venture Partners coaches high-potential nonprofits to tell their story in a powerful 3-minute pitch. The spark that the Social Innovation Fast Pitch creates can change…
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…