The Perfect Staycation Spot!

 Discover a world of fun without venturing too far from home at The Westin and Sheraton Carlsbad Resorts. Treat yourself to a delightful staycation at our coastal properties, where you can bask in the luxury of two resorts for the price of one! Enjoy a wide array of amenities and activities that will make your stay truly unforgettable.

   Embark on a rejuvenating journey with your day at The Westin’s newly renovated Ocean Pearl Spa, where a blissful massage awaits to pamper your senses. Afterward, treat your taste buds to a delectable lunch at Sheraton’s inviting 7 Mile Kitchen. For those seeking adventure, indulge in a round of golf at The Crossings at Carlsbad, just moments away. And to end your day, relish a delightful modern cuisine dinner at the exquisite 20|Twenty, all conveniently located in one extraordinary place!

   At both 7 Mile Kitchen and 20|Twenty, you’ll find an extensive selection of food and drink options, including a delightful kids menu. For a fantastic weekend brunch experience, make sure to visit 20|Twenty, where you can indulge in scrumptious brunch items, bottomless mimosas, and the added treat of live music on Sundays.

   If you’re seeking a midweek retreat, Wednesday is the perfect day to unwind at 7 Mile Kitchen. Savor the taste of delectable wood-fired pizzas while enjoying the ambiance of live music. And to make your Wednesday even more special, take advantage of our fantastic Wine Down Wednesday offers. Come and join us at either 7 Mile Kitchen or 20|Twenty, where we have something extraordinary to offer for every day of the week!

   In addition to being excellent dining destinations, both 7 Mile Kitchen and 20|Twenty offer the perfect settings for hosting memorable celebratory events, including birthdays, baby showers, and more. Whether you’re staying at our hotels or not, you are welcome to dine and enjoy the special occasions at our restaurants.

   For those seeking a remarkable staycation experience, we have a selection of amazing packages tailored to make your stay truly unforgettable. So, whether you’re a local looking for a delightful dining experience or a guest looking to embark on a fantastic staycation, we have something exceptional in store for you!

   Make the most of your staycation by exploring the range of exciting packages available at both of our locations. Consider our enticing Escape! Golf Package, where you can relish an indulgent American Breakfast and enjoy a round of golf per person at The Crossings – a perfect treat for golf enthusiasts.

   For those seeking relaxation, our spa package offers a rejuvenating experience, while families can take advantage of our kids eat free package, ensuring everyone has a delightful time.

   And the best part is, we understand that your pets are family too! That’s why all our locations are pet-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your furry friends behind.

   For more information about our locations and the diverse packages we offer, visit us at www.marriott.com. Start planning your staycation today, and let us make your experience truly memorable. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones for a wonderful staycation adventure!

High Five Career Coaching is a consulting firm serving nonprofit and additional social impact organizations. High Five helps leaders of both small and large organizations attain greater clarity, sustainable change, and higher levels of excellence that further their missions. While initially focused on Career Coaching for individuals at its founding in 2016, it has evolved to provide comprehensive organizational development and talent management solutions. One of their most exciting initiatives is the upcoming launch of a Nonprofit CEO/ED Mastermind Group this Fall. 

Some of the ways they help include:

• Executive/Career Coaching
• Teambuilding
• Conflict Resolution
• Succession Planning
• Career/Mentor Programs
• Group Facilitation & Training
• Culture Change
• Employee Engagement
• Organization & Leader Assessments

As High Five’s CEO, Mike Gellman brings over 20 years of successful experience helping nonprofits and corporations and has built a diverse team of experts to support High Five’s clients. Community involvement is one of his values. He recently stepped in to lead NCPC’s Mentorship Program. Mike can also typically be found volunteering at Coastal Roots Farm and leading Nonprofit NetWalks around San Diego that spotlight local nonprofits and facilitate collaborations while being active outdoors.

To learn more about how High Five can help your organization, go to mikegellman.com or email Mike at mike@mikegellman.com for a complimentary consult. 

Incorporated in 1973, Lifeline was founded by community volunteers passionate about making a difference in the lives of local youth. Fifty years later, this remains our focus as we continue to provide cutting-edge, trauma-informed, community-based programming. 

After 16 dedicated years of serving as CEO, Don Stump will retire from Lifeline at the end of 2023. Don has guided and grown Lifeline into an organization that serves and connects with over 25,000 people per year; furthering our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high quality, community-based services. Join with us in congratulating Don and thanking him for his service to Lifeline and the San Diego community. 

Lifeline invites you to celebrate their 50th Anniversary and CEO Don Stump’s retirement on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Seabird Resort in Oceanside. To RSVP, sponsor or donate, visit https://lifelinecs.org/50thevent.

Scatena Daniels was founded in 2009 by Denise Scatena and Arika Daniels, who desired to bring their knowledge of marketing and communications to companies and organizations that actively support their community and strive for real-world change.

Our vision is to be a growing strategic communications firm, doing work that affects meaningful change for non-profit, healthcare, and higher education clients nationally. The team is honored to work with some of the biggest brands in philanthropy and corporate citizenship, including Meals on Wheels San Diego County, Gary and Mary West PACE., United Way of San Diego County, Mama’s Kitchen, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, Planned Parenthood, Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, San Diego Oasis, San Diego Blood Bank, and many others.

The Scatena Daniels team of senior-level practitioners believes authenticity always wins and everyone deserves to be heard. Together, we amplify stories that matter to attract attention, build credibility, and inspire action. Because every brand is unique, we champion each with creative communications and purposeful connections to drive results.For over a decade, established brands and innovators in philanthropy have relied on Scatena Daniels to reach local and national audiences. For more information, visit www.scatenadaniels.com.

Zodiac Solutions’ mission is to bring affordable, reliable, renewable power to communities of concern.  We recognize climate change is real and everyone should have access to clean air and affordable utility rates.  We work with small businesses and community organizations to design and build the microgrids we believe are the secret weapon to fighting climate change.

Since partnering with Brevian Energy, we have become members of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), a renewable energy advocacy organization. We are members of their Accelerate program, which actively works to cultivate a culture of inclusion and equity within the renewable energy sector. We have also become members of Clean Tech Open, which provides entrepreneurs with resources to launch and grow successful businesses.

The North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) first introduced me to NCPC.  Their annual scholarship fundraiser, the Gentlemen’s Gourmet, will be held on Saturday, September 16th in Oceanside at the El Corazon Event Center.  You can find more information and support opportunities at https://www.ncaawa.org/gentlemensgourmet

Rob Howard, CEO

www.zodillc.com

760-273-5228

Every organization’s performance is the sum of its people. As such, Blair Search Partner’s (BSP) mission is straightforward: source the highest caliber talent from across the nation for community-based organizations. BSP was founded to bring the same level of professional search and recruiting services engaged by Fortune 500 companies, tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit organizations and public agencies. We manage search engagements for clients across San Diego County, as well as state-wide and nationally. Our work represents almost every area of the nonprofit sector, including civic and philanthropic institutions, health and human services, education, and the arts.

The BSP team is passionate about San Diego and helping our region move forward together through cultivation of next-generation leadership that is representative of our diverse communities. We do this by 1) recruiting the highest caliber talent from across the nation for nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and 2) retaining talented individuals here in San Diego by connecting them with the right career opportunities at the right time. Since our founding in 2016, BSP has successfully placed over 220 candidates at mission-driven organizations. Of those placements, 2/3 have been filled by women, people of color, or candidates from other diverse communities and backgrounds.

BSP is built on recruitment and hiring practices based on human-centered design, and a commitment to equity and inclusivity. We don’t think of this as the business of recruiting; to us, this is the business of community building. Each BSP team member brings extensive professional experience from within the nonprofit community, with decades of experience within a wide range of roles, from executive assistant to program manager, fundraiser, director, executive director, volunteer, board member, and chair. We stand ready to support nonprofit organizations and public agencies with any recruiting need they may have at all position levels. We also offer complimentary monthly career transition seminars for individuals interested in advancing their careers within the nonprofit sector. For more information on Blair Search Partners or to view current opportunities, please visit: www.blairsearchpartners.com.

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 1986. The Foundation’s mission is to generate and distribute funds to innovative programs that enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in San Diego and Imperial County. FDD’s four impact areas include employment, family support, housing, and self-advocacy. The family support category encompasses initiatives focused on health and wellness, resources, and social connections— assuring partnerships that drive high-impact results for the community.

Further, the Foundation supports affordable and permanent housing development, educational advancement through scholarship provisions, and job development and placement programs for individuals with IDDs in San Diego and Imperial County. Over the past five years, FDD has provided over $1.2 million in grants to support 96 nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego and Imperial County. This year, the Foundation disbursed over $350,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving the IDDs community­, two of which include Blissful Seeds and Merakey, who both received $100,000 each to support their job development programs; $46,000 in scholarships to 16 colleges and university students through the Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship Program; and over $330,000 in emergency Help Funds to over 370 individuals with IDDs and their families through the San Diego Regional Center.

As a leader in the community with 36 years of service, FDD is committed to assessing, empowering, and supporting nonprofit organizations and initiatives focused on serving individuals with IDDs and their families. Join FDD on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for its 13th annual Day at the Races fundraising event which benefits the Foundation’s emergency Help Fund Program. Learn more at www.foundationfordd.org/events.

The National Conflict Resolution Center is partnering with more than 50 nonprofits, four school districts and the juvenile justice system to make North San Diego County a national model for comprehensive programs to end the school-to-prison pipeline. This critical work is just one of the ways NCRC empowers people, organizations, and communities to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility more effectively. NCRC also delivers world-class training and mediation services for individuals and organizations.

Nonprofit, community, and workplace leaders may also be interested in NCRC’s Certificate in Culture, Communication and Conflict. The program provides a roadmap to help leaders looking to create a positive culture with greater impact, even as divisiveness escalates. Through interactive trainings, attendees build skills to:

• Revolutionize their conflict management strategy.
• Stand up to microaggressions; and
• Manage conversations in polarized environments.

Learn more about our work to end the School-to-Prison Pipeline or our various training programs, including the Culture, Communication Conflict Certificate, at https://ncrconline.com/

Mental health affects every aspect of our lives: how we feel about ourselves and the world; solve problems, cope with stress, and overcome challenges; build relationships and connect with others; and perform in school, at work, and throughout life. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, and is an essential component of overall health.

Palomar Family Counseling Service (PFCS) has administered programs and services identified to meet changing community mental health needs since its founding in 1956. PFCS provides client-centered and community-based interventions including counseling, case management, psychoeducation, and prevention and early intervention to residents of North San Diego County.

We are entering our next fiscal year with new opportunities, new partnerships, new strategic priorities, and an unwavering commitment to offer our community access to professional, affordable, culturally competent, mental health services.

This year we will:

1. Pilot a project to strengthen the capacity of early childhood education centers to offer high quality programs that include evidence-based preventive mental health interventions to children and their families.
2. Expand and strengthen our efforts to reach at-risk youth who are unengaged, isolated, and withdrawn from school, activities, and peer relationships. Our goal is to help youth move from hopelessness to hope, isolation to community.
3. Improve access to culturally and linguistically competent mental health services for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or lack financial resources through strategic initiatives to attract and retain a diverse behavioral health workforce.

Stay tuned!

For more information on our services and ways to join us in our efforts, visit www.palomarfamilycounseling.com or call our Director of Development at (760) 466.8887.

Everyone should look forward to tomorrow.

Mission Federal Credit Union (Mission Fed) is proud to be an NCPC member and honored to serve as the largest member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County. Success is measured by results. We measure our success based on a double bottom line of both financial performance and social purpose, in service of our member-owners, teammates and community partners.

 

Mission Fed is committed to enhancing the lives of all our stakeholders including our nearly 300,000 member owners, 600+ employees, and our larger extended community throughout the county, by focusing intentionally on delivering financial education and ensuring financial inclusion to help every San Diegan experience financial wellbeing, particularly in these uncertain times.

 

In 2023 we were humbled to be recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in San Diego and the USA, but what we’re most proud of is that just simply by banking with Mission Fed you are automagically doing good for San Diego. In the last year we have earned the trust and grown to $6 Billion in assets while continuing to support our community with over $1MM to care for our brothers and sisters, furthest from opportunity in San Diego despite current economic uncertainties and challenging times.

 

Mission Fed’s focus remains hyperlocal and purposefully supports our diverse communities throughout San Diego County by investing time, treasure, and talent to help drive social impact for local nonprofits and critical causes in our region. We build deep relationships with our valued community partners to maximize impact and change lives for the better. You can see some of our collaborations and impact at www.missionfed.com/community-relations.

 

We are keenly focused on three key areas:

• Health and Well Being: Food Scarcity and Feeding People, Health Related Causes, Homelessness, as well as Pet & Animal Needs.
• Serving the Underserved: Including our large local Hispanic Community but also extending deeper into Diverse Communities throughout the county.
• Values-Based Community Organizations: Local Emerging Nonprofits, and Values-Aligned and Capacity-Building companies/organizations that are making a difference of consequence locally.

 

Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion are a throughline in all that we do, while we also remain attentive to preserving and protecting our cherished San Diego environment and activate volunteer opportunities to support this effort.

 

If you’re looking for a like-spirited partner, or have an upcoming event that aligns with our vision and values, don’t hesitate to contact any member of the Mission Fed team including:

• Neville Billimoria, SVP, Marketing and Membership, who is also an NCPC board member, nevilleb@missionfed.com.
• Courtney Pendleton, PR & Community Manager, courtneyp@missionfed.com.
• Catalina Duarte, PR & Community Officer, catalinad@missionfed.com.

 

To learn more about our organization, please visit www.MissionFed.com. We are federally insured by NCUA and are an Equal Housing Lender.