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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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Strong, Respectful Relationships Spice and Spark Success
What excites you about coming to work every day, an interviewer asked me recently. My answer? I get to see people at their very best. Every day, someone walks in our door and they want to do good, and they want us to help them dream bigger, think smarter...to do good better. It's something that drives me, that excites me each day. And according to an employee survey Community Partners conducted recently, our staff members also reap a measure of job and workplace satisfaction at least in part from the good vibe generated by this outpouring of civic bounty.
Spontaneously polled, several enthusiastic Community Partners staff members recently shared success and accomplishment reports from our fiscally sponsored projects and grantmaker partnershps that made them feel good about their work. Here are a few:
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Facilitating Public Meetings on Integrated Care
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| | Dr. Christina Ghaly offers insights regarding the proposed service integration of three Los Angeles County health departments. The public meeting was one in a series facilitated by Community Partners. Read more about our role with the County of Los Angeles here. |
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Events and Learning Opportunities
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Thursday, June 11
Celebrate the first five years of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC), a project of Community Partners, and its collaborative efforts to create a more just and sustainable food system in our region. Enjoy a locally sourced tasting menu and craft cocktails, beer, and wine as LAFPC honors exemplary good food heroes.
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ChangeMaker Scholarships for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: June 15
The American Jewish University's new ChangeMaker Scholarship is geared toward potential graduate students who have founded, work in or are seeking to transition their skills into the nonprofit sector. Scholarships range in value from 50% to 80% of a student's tuition in the 18 month MBA in Nonprofit Management Program. Click here to learn more.
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Fourth Annual 501(c)onference
June 2-3
The fourth annual 501(c)onference brings hundreds of nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic leaders together from across Southern California to meet, learn, and be inspired. Presented by the Center for Nonprofit Management, this two-day conference will focus on impact and provide the road map needed to navigate today's nonprofit landscape and achieve results for tomorrow.
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Grantsmanship Training Program
July 20-24
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 and register.
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From the Field
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CalNonprofits Legislation Tracker
Want to know about bills that affect the nonprofit sector in California? Check out CalNonprofits Legislation Tracker that includes descriptions of issues and legislation, CalNonprofits' statement of support or opposition, and the current status of each bill.
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What It Will Take to Get a Nonprofit Job in 2020?
Technical and people skills are among the qualities that top the list of what's important for nonprofits and young professionals seeking to make an impact.
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7 Tips on Asking for Donations
Asking for money can be intimidating. The Nonprofit Hub gives you 7 tips to help you overcome your fears and make the ask.
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LA County Launches Open Data Portal
Take a look at LA County's new data portal, which provides access to LA County health, public safety, public services, and mapping information and much more.
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About Us
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Community Partners offers expert guidance, essential services, and a strong dose of passion to help foster, launch and grow creative solutions to community challenges.
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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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