Marketing is a challenge for most nonprofits; smaller nonprofits often have no marketing budget and even large nonprofits rarely allocate many resources to communications, as our programs are always our top priority. JRP has recently…
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JRP 2016 Annual Report
Check out our 2016 annual report! Many thanks to volunteer Ava Moeller for designing it! We provided 2,300 pro bono hours worth $187,000 to local organizations. Many thanks to all the volunteers, donors and supporters who…
Striking Change In Charity Landscape
Each year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy publishes a list of the biggest charities in the U.S. This year, there has been a change in the No. 1 spot that philanthropy watchers call “stunning.” Read or…
Join Us On Sunday!
JRP will be at Neighborhood Church (http://neighborhooduu.org/) after both services (10:30 and 12:30). Come by to say ‘hi’ to Melanie, catch up on what we’re doing or help recruit new volunteers!
Collaborate PASadena Seeking Program Assistant
POSITION AVAILABLE: PART-TIME BILINGUAL (SPANISH) PROGRAM ASSISTANT Collaborate PASadena is a community-wide initiative that is working to ensure that the children of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre all grow up in a safe, stable and…
Launch Party for PasadenaHelp.org Community Resource on May 11
The Junior League of Pasadena requests the pleasure of your company at Pasadena City Hall on Thursday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of PasadenaHelp.org, an interactive online resource directory connecting community members…
Monrovia Historical Groups Gather to Strengthen
Three wonderfully engaged Monrovia historical preservation groups came together recently for collaborative Board training with the goal of wanting to enrich board operations and increase visibility within the community. Jericho Road Pasadena volunteer Natasha Morisawa…
Innovations in Civic Engagement Workshop on April 28
This interactive workshop will provide attendees with an overview of several modern techniques for acquiring useful feedback from stakeholders. Participants will assess their current level of skill and provide a growth plan towards greater effectiveness…
Have a Heart, Make a Profit
Interesting article on public benefit corporations in the LA Times. “When I was 30, I left a career as a hedge fund trader hoping to make a more positive contribution to the world. I founded…
Volunteering to Help Others Helps Yourself!
Take a look at these many ways volunteering helps you as much as it does those you volunteer to help. http://www.upworthy.com/its-not-just-nice-here-are-11-research-backed-reasons-to-volunteer-your-time11-fascinating-facts-that-prove-helping-others-really-helps-you
Arboretum Seeks Part-Time Membership Assistant
The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation is seeking an individual with a membership and customer service background. This position requires working with membership or a similar database preferably in an arboretum or museum. The ideal candidate…
Development Roundtable is April 13
APRIL DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE Pasadena is full of resources that we are not aware of. It’s time to do a little exploring in our own backyards. At our upcoming Development Roundtable, we’ll be touring La Pintoresca…