Many thanks to Judy Plunkett and Mitch Dorger for training 55 local nonprofit board members on how to lead great nonprofits and thank you to the Tournament of Roses for hosting the event! And of…
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Calling All JRP Volunteers!
We want to hear from you! Please join us for a volunteer listening session on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm at Neighboohood UU Church. What have you enjoyed about your volunteer experience with us or…
Enhancing Major Gift Prospect and Donor Engagement
AFP-GLAC Professional Development Seminar and Luncheon September 26, 2017 Enhancing Major Gift Prospect and Donor Engagement – Learning how to use relationship and moves management to enhance your annual fund and major gifts fundraising, no…
Register Your Ralph’s Club Card to Give Back to JRP
If you shop at Ralph’s, please register your club card to give back a portion of your purchases to JRP; it’s an easy, 1-time process. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ONLINE: 1.…
The Power of One
Do you need some inspiration to continue doing good work in your community? Check out Brian Biery’s (brianbiery.com) new interview series The Power of One (youtube.com/channel/UCLIiOVGAc572OWjD9BYXKig). Thanks to Brian for all of his community work, including…
Pasadena Development Roundtable is Thursday
SEPTEMBER TOPIC: EVENT-BASED FUNDRAISING Thursday, September 14, 2017 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Jericho Road Pasadena CLICK HERE TO RSVP GUEST PRESENTER: ANTHONY GUTHMILLER Meet Anthony: Fundraising Consultant Anthony was the Development Director, then the Executive Director…
Free English and Citizenship Classes
The San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council (sgvlc.org) offers free English and Citizenship classes throughout our community; the fall semester starts Sept. 18. Visit their website or download the attached flier for more details.
Lagunitas Brewing is Accepting Grant Applications
Lagunitas Brewing Company has a Community Grants Project is accepting applications between Sept. 1 – 28. Get more information at https://lagunitas.com/grant-program.
Neighborhood Leadership Institute Starts Sept. 12
Collaborate PASadena (collaboratepasadena.org) is hosting the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, a 10-week, grassroots training opportunity for anyone wanting to become more involved in the community with 3 big take-aways: Knowledge, Tools and Relationships. Offered in English…
Baboons and Kangaroos and Foxes, Oh My!
Meet Chrissy, a precocious baboon who lives at a nonprofit called Animal Tracks, located near Agua Dulce. Chrissy is one of over 3 dozen exotic animals at Animal Tracks, including rare foxes, kangaroos, monkeys, porcupines,…
Thanks, Skilled Volunteers!
Between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 (our fiscal year), Jericho Road Pasadena’s skilled volunteers provided 2,720 hours hours of pro time, worth $253,100 to local organizations! Our nonprofit clients in the past year…
Using Volunteers Strategically
Five Acres (5acres.org) promotes safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families, and they use lots of volunteers to provide these critical services. Their new Volunteer Coordinator, Sue, wanted to make sure she was…