 May 2014 |
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Catalyst Team
Ravi Shah
Senior Program Associate
Lauren Kay
Communications Manager |
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From the Desk of Paul Vandeventer
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Among the slew of ways to think about communities, the one that shapes us the most and that we can influence the least, is our community of origin.
We have no control, for better or worse, over the family setting into which we're born (or lateralled, if we're adopted or fostered). The nature of the nurture granted us in our families of origin - our first communities - determines a lot about how we'll carry ourselves in the world the rest of our lives. Growing up poor too often means lousy nutrition, crappy health care and limited access to experience of the wider world - all of which can cut one off from having much room at all to think widely or deeply about future paths and possibilities. And no matter our resources, a stressed and squabbling family, along with accompanying psychic or physical trauma, can dampen hopes and dreams, hobbling a person for life with a sense of shame and inadequacy. Wealth and advantage don't come with a grant of transcending troubles, yet they can insulate us and provide more options when things get tough.
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Projects in the News
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San Fernando Valley Coalition Receives National Award
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BikeSGV Honored for Work in Building Healthier Communities
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Welcome Our Newest Project
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Operation Mindful Warrior
Project Leader: Kenneth Lynch
Email: omwvets@gmail.com
Website: www.operationmindfulwarrior.com
Operation Mindful Warrior guides veterans in mindfulness practices that empower them to Be Free, Be Well, and Be Whole in their daily lives.
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Events and Learning Opportunities
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Sneak Preview of The Case Against 8
Wednesday, June 4
The California Endowment will host a sneak preview of The Case Against 8, a behind-the-scenes look inside the historic case that overturned California's ban on same-sex marriage. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring Latino Equality Alliance, a project of Community Partners and grantee of The California Endowment whose work in community has been influenced by the case.
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LA Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color
Application Deadline: Monday, June 10
The Los Angeles Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations whose missions promote healthy communities through advocacy, education, human services and organizing constituents. Projects that have previously participated include Las Fotos Project, Social Justice Learning Institute, Latino Equality Alliance, Read Lead, LA Commons, NewGround, and iDream for Racial Health Equity.
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Educate California's Funders Forum
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Educate California, a project of Community Partners, will host its 10th annual Funders Forum on June 12. The forum is an opportunity for organizations to learn about and network with over 10 corporate and foundation grantmakers, including Wells Fargo and State Farm. Registration fee is $100; parking is $6.
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Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit
Friday, June 20
This workshop will give you an overview of the Benevon Model -- a systematic process for engaging and developing relationships with mission-focused individual donors.
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From the Field
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16 Free Tools That Make Content Creation Way Easier
From finding the right picture to DIY infographics, creating content online can feel like a full-time job. To help you save time and energy, HubSpot has compiled a list of 16 free content creation tools and applications.
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A New Agenda: Making the Most of Your Board Meetings
Jan Masaoka, Community Partners' friend and executive director of CalNonprofits, offers a new approach to the board meeting agenda that allows for the most productive use of board meeting time.
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6 Story Ideas That Inspire Giving
Need to tell the story of your project but don't know where to start? Network for Good offers 6 types of stories that can help you tell compelling narratives and motivate giving.
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About Us
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Community Partners works with social entrepreneurs, grantmakers and civic leaders to imagine possibilities, design solutions and see them through to results. Our work includes fiscal sponsorship, grantmaker partnerships, thought leadership and knowledge sharing.
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1000 N Alameda St, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Phone 213.346.3210
Fax 213.808.1009 | info@CommunityPartners.org |
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