November 2014 |
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Catalyst Team
Ravi Shah
Senior Program Associate
Lauren Kay
Director of Communications |
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From the Desk of Paul Vandeventer
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The Disruptive Possibilities of Ordinary Talk - Part 2
David Mathews, President of The Kettering Foundation in Dayton, Ohio, keynoted the recent gathering of the National Coalition on Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) in Reston, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C.
In his slow-cadenced, incisive Alabama drawl, Mathews listed what he's come to understand and appreciate in the practical, ordinary, non-ideological "public voice" that's pervasive, yet often drowned out, blurred or undervalued in American society.
According to Mathews, that voice - essential to hear and heed in a working democracy - will tell us:
- "What we deeply value...things like freedom, fairness, security..."
- "What options grow out of what we value..."
- "And what people will and won't do when push comes to shove."
To read the entire article, please click here.
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Events & Convenings
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Fiscal Sponsors Descend on Los Angeles
 
Community Partners played host recently to the annual gathering of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. And what do fiscal sponsors 'geek out' over when they gather, you might ask? Topics included: using technology to improve service delivery; changes in IRS regulations; and addressing funder attitudes toward supporting fiscally sponsored projects. In short, we join together to continually improve and strengthen the practice of fiscal sponsorship in support of all the innovative social good efforts we make possible across the country.
With close to 100 people in attendance, this year's conference was the largest yet for this field-building organization. Representatives from fiscal sponsor organizations both experienced and new participated in a full day of learning, knowledge-sharing and, of course, networking.
Community Partners is one seven of the leading comprehensive fiscal sponsors around the country that joined together in 2004 to establish NNFS and create a set of guidelines for the field.
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Project News
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Two Projects Aided San Gabriel Mountains Effort
Designating the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument was a momentous event for Southern California, and the country. We're proud that two Community Partners projects -- both The City Project and Climate Resolve - were among the numerous partners committed to protecting this natural resource as part of San Gabriel Mountains Forever.
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How a Volunteer Gig Led to a Corporate Gift
The Yahoo Employee Foundation celebrated its 1,000th grant (!) with an award to...Urban Txt (Teens eXploring Technology). Read more about how one employee championed the group.
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MCM Contributes to the Changing Face of Bike Advocacy
Multicultural Communities for Mobility (MCM) is featured in "The New Movement: Bike Equity Today," a report from the League of American Bicyclists that explores the growing diversity in who is advocating for bikes.
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Bringing Diversity to Nonprofit Board Rooms
Fifty more nonprofit board seats are now occupied by African Americans, thanks to the work of AABLI (the African American Board Leadership Institute). Check out a list of their recent placements here.
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College Match Grads Making their Mark
Pomona College recently shared a moving story about a College Match grad who's now interning at the White House, while Vassar interviewed some of the dozen College Match students who joined this year's freshman class. Since 2003, College Match has been helping high-achieving students from low-income families make their way into the some of the country's best colleges.
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DiverseScholar Reaches Innovators' Semi-Finals
Their digital solution to address a Latino community issue is EduMentoring.org -- a platform for connecting students to STEM career mentors.
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Welcome Our Newest Projects
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Climate Cents
Project Leader: Nick Karno
Website: www.climatecents.org
Climate Cents is an online platform that connects Angelenos to projects that improve L.A.'s environment and reduce greenhouse gases.
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The Leela Institute for the Arts
Project Leader: Rina Mehta
Website: www.kathak.org
The Leela Institute for the Arts aims to advance Indian classical dance and music in the greater Los Angeles area through education and audience building.
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Libros Schmibros Lending Library
Project Leaders: Colleen Jaurretche and David Kipen
Website: www.librosschimbros.org
Libros Schmibros is a Boyle Heights-based lending library that puts low-or no-cost books into all hands, native and immigrant, Eastside and West.
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Honors & Awards
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Board Member Recognized for Service
 Lisa Cleri Reale, a long-time member of the Community Partners Board, was honored recently as a tireless advocate for change for her ongoing support of SBCC Thrive-LA. SBCC, which stands for strengths-based community change, for 41 years has partnered with individuals, families and neighborhoods to build their own capacity to incubate, create and sustain positive change. Lisa was recognized for her commitment to children in need throughout Los Angeles County.
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Events and Learning Opportunities
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Round Table: Orienting Volunteers
Friday, Nov. 21
Join Dovia (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) for a free interactive discussion on what makes a successful orientation and onboarding process for volunteers. Participants are encouraged to bring materials from their own agencies to share and discuss. Learn more here.
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The Grantsmanship Training Program
December 8-12
The program is a comprehensive hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. More than 115,000 nonprofit and government personnel have attended this five-day workshop, which is followed with a full year of membership support services. The training cost is $895; enter code LAGTP50 to save $50. If you have questions, please email Gail Brauner at gail@tgci.com.
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From the Field
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Just-in-Time Tips for #GivingTuesday
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A helpful guide to online tools that help teams better work together virtually, from desktop sharing to video conferencing, and lots in between.
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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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