 August 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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Leaders as Artists and Artists as Leaders
Carl Coan detached recently from the lead executive role at Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center. He made elegant use of the occasion heralding his transition by using the clinic's lobby to display a gallery of he and his  wife, Neala's, stunning photographs. His board chair and colleagues spoke with love and generosity about Carl's professional accomplishments. When it was Carl's turn to speak, he did so through the metaphor of art. To Herb Shultz, his successor as the clinic's CEO, Carl passed along a symbolic conductor's baton. Implicit in the hand-off was the notion that executive leadership is most often a matter of seeing, assembling and inspiring a symphony of talent.
Carl's photography curates a varied and delightful range of images. He's interested in the ways people display and sometimes disparage the American flag. He evoked a sense of mystery with - and challenged others to interpret - a lone set of running shoes casually placed outdoors on a low wall.
To read the entire article, please click here.
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Projects in the News
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Visions for LA's Future
A dozen Community Partners projects are participating in LA 2050's 2014 Grants Challenge. From tackling policy change to make streets safer for pedestrians, to helping small "mom n' pop" store owners create oases of good food businesses in 'food desert' communities, Community Partners projects have submitted (both solo and as partners) a wealth of compelling proposals. Check them out here. And remember that public voting begins Sept. 2. $1M is at stake. |  |
Jewish Women's Theater in the LA Times
"We're presenting the Jewish woman in her diversity and changing perceptions of Jewish women in society," says Project Leader Ronda Spinak, of Jewish Women's Theater, in a recent front-page Los Angeles Times article spotlighting the organization. How did the group attract such excellent press? Ronda says she met the reporter at an event, invited her to a performance, and then over the ensuing year regularly invited her to events and kept in contact. The result is terrific.
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Urban TxT Cultivating Tech Talent in South LA
Urban TxT (Teens Exploring Technology) not only held its
second annual 'Demo Day' at USC recently, but also landed a story on the event in the LA Times. Learn more about how this start-up is helping South LA students become technology entrepreneurs.
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Multicultural Communities for Mobility spreads the pro-bike message, with Miguel Ramos as the biking superhero, in this inspiring new video extolling the work of Multicultural Communities for Mobility. The CalBike Education Fund supports MCM's work to promote bicycling in the Latino communities of Los Angeles and hopes to use their success as a model for multicultural promotion throughout the state.
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Connecting and Sharing
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Debate: B Corps vs Nonprofits
Community Partners CEO Paul Vandeventer teamed with LA County Arts Commission Director Laura Zucker (pictured here) in an energetic debate at the recent CaNonprofits annual policy conference. Are B Corporations and other hybrid organizations undermining the nonprofit sector? Read more...
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Action Civics Takes Action in LA
Community Partners recently co-hosted the West Coast launch reception for Action Civics LA, which will soon be housed at our offices. Originating in Chicago under Mikva Challenge, the program works to make civic participation relevant to the lives of young people. Pictured from left are: Michelle M. Herczog, Ed.D. president, National Council for Social Studies, Molly Strauss, editor of The Planning Report, Community Partners CEO Paul Vandeventer, and Action Civics LA leader Brian Brady.
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Welcome Our Newest Staff
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Fiorella Coaguila
Program Assistant
Fiorella provides support to Community Partners' fiscal sponsorship team. She's an advocate for social justice and community service, and previously worked with the Transfer Resource Program at UC Berkeley. Before joining Community Partners, Fiorella served as an HIV/AIDS health educator for Spanish-speaking audiences in her community. Through her current role, she continues to expand her knowledge of the nonprofit field and enjoys learning about the challenges and successes of emerging nonprofits. She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley.
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Welcome Our Newest Projects
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Big Citizen HUB
Project Leader: Mario Fedelin
Email: mfedelin@thebigcitizenhub.org
Brings together middle school students from across L.A. to address pressing social issues, gain valuable leadership skills and develop a community of Big Citizens.
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| Building Healthy Communities Eastern Coachella Valley
Project Leader: Silvia Paz
Email: spazbhc@gmail.com
Website: www.bhcecv.org
A comprehensive community initiative that is creating a revolution in the way Californians think about and support health in their communities.
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| Toluca Lake Partners
Project Leader: Reynold Blight
Email: Reyn.blight@gmail.com
Focused on creating a safe, environmentally sustainable, walkable, and pedestrian friendly community through planning, design and implementation.
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| Watts Regional Strategy
Project Leader: Reginald Zachery
Email: reginald.zachery@lacity.org
A component of the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD), the project includes gang intervention services, incident response, safe passage around schools and summer enrichment programs, and a community education campaign.
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Events and Learning Opportunities
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Community Partners in Ventura
Save the Dates: Community Partners CEO Paul Vandeventer is presenting a series of workshops and holding open office hours in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation's Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Two workshops are set for Sept. 17; additional workshops will be held in November and December. Learn more here. | 
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Wednesday, August 13
Your fundraising event is not only an opportunity to raise money for your cause; it's also an opportunity to share your stories of impact. Learn how to craft stories that will emotionally connect to your audiences at this CharityHowTo webinar.
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August 18-22 and November 3-7
The Grantsmanship Training Program is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from designing sustainable programs and researching funding sources to writing and reviewing actual grant proposals. Click here to learn more.
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LA Premiere of Food Forward TV, a New PBS Series
Tuesday, August 26
PBS SoCal, the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, a project of Community Partners, and Chipotle will host the Los Angeles premiere screening of Food Forward TV, a new series that showcases innovators and pioneers - 'food rebels' - who are transforming the way we grow and eat our food. Click here to register and learn more.
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Affordable Consulting for Nonprofits in the 2nd District
Deadline: September 5
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Executive Service Corps (ESC) have partnered to bring affordable consulting and coaching to nonprofits in the 2nd District. Click here to see if your project falls within this region and is eligible to receive ESC's customized consulting and coaching support. Please email info@escsc.org by Friday, September 5 for more information and to apply.
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For Grace: 7th Annual Women in Pain Conference
Friday, September 12
For Grace, a project of Community Partners, is hosting its 7th annual Women in Pain Conference at the California Endowment's Center for Healthy Communities. The 2014 theme, "Accepting Pain - Our New Normal," will focus on the acceptance of one's chronic pain experience, with a special emphasis on behavioral therapies and tools for better wellness and pain control. A select number of free passes are available for attendees.
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From the Field
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Late Summer Reading Lists for Nonprofit Fundraisers
With the summer coming to a close and year-end fundraising fast approaching, Salsa Labs and the Nonprofit Marketing Blog have each compiled a list of nonprofit books to inspire and reinvigorate nonprofit fundraisers.
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Study: Online Giving by Generation
Older donors are changing the way they make charitable contributions. Nearly 3 out of 5 donors age 66 and older make contributions online, and older donors are the most likely demographic to give in response to an email.
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Charitable Giving by the Numbers in 2014
According to the 2014 Giving USA report, overall charitable giving has nearly recovered from the recession, increasing 12.3 percent since 2009.
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Free E-Book: NetworkforGood Giving Day Planning Guide
It's not too early to begin preparations for #GivingTuesday on December 4, 2014. The e-book offers best practices for conducting a successful Giving Day. Beth Kanter provides an excellent summary of the best practices here.
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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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Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Phone 213.346.3210
Fax 213.808.1009 | info@CommunityPartners.org |
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