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North County Nonprofit Symposium

North County Nonprofit Symposium

Join us for a day of learning and networking at the beautiful Pala Mesa Resort. This event is your opportunity to connect with other nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and gain valuable insights to help your organization thrive.

Our lineup of speakers includes nonprofit management experts ready to inspire and educate. From fundraising strategies to volunteer management, there’s something for everyone in the nonprofit sector.

Don’t miss out on this chance to make meaningful connections and take your nonprofit to the next level. We can’t wait to see you there!

Innovation Day 2024

Join Connect at Innovation Day 2024 in Petco Park and support our vibrant innovation ecosystem. This is where everyone, from VCs and Angel investors to CEOs, CTOs, DEI leaders, and National Security experts, comes together to shape the future of technology, life sciences, and more! Don’t just watch – contribute to the conversations and collaborations that drive real change. Deepen your industry knowledge, form impactful partnerships, and expand your network. Seize this exclusive opportunity to influence the future. Innovation Day 2024 – where your journey into the heart of the best innovation ecosystem begins. Exhibit booths are still available for purchase!

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Please email Cait Kelly

Fall Social

I Love A Clean San Diego’s Fall Social returns on Thursday, October 12! Join us at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa as the sun sets behind Mission Bay for a celebration of environmental action in our community. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drink, awards recognizing ILACSD’s community members and partners, the opportunity to bid on auction items, and more!

Proceeds from the event support ILACSD’s environmental education, community, and recycling programs that benefit all of San Diego County.

Early bird tickets: $75
Tickets: $100

Nonprofit NetWalk at Liberty Station with Apt 4 Music

Event: Nonprofit NetWalk at Liberty Station with Apt 4 Music

Date/Time: Friday, 10/13 from 11:30am-1pm

Location: Apt for Music 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92106

Description: High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk returns to Liberty Station! We will be hosted by Rice Enright, Founder & CEO of Apt 4 Music who will share some insights about his organization’s mission and success stories. This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow Nonprofit Leaders, Funders/Philanthropists, and Board members.

The walk will be from Liberty Station along the harbor/waterfront.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to join us.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 2-3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Parking: Free parking is available on surrounding streets and in the parking lot behind 2590 Truxtun Rd.

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Nonprofit NetWalk in Oceanside with Interfaith Community Services

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit leaders, funders, and Board members. You’re invited to share a current challenge you’re facing for some “on-the-go” problem-solving with your peers.

We’ll be joined by hosts from Interfaith Community Services – Veteran’s Center, and get a peek inside at their facilities!

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 2-3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: Interfaith Community Services – Veteran’s Center location in Oceanside at 1617 Mission Ave

Time: 11:30am – 1pm

Cost: Free

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Spring Social

I Love A Clean San Diego is thrilled to invite you to our Spring Social on Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Duck Foot Brewing Co. in Miramar!

The Spring Social marks the return of our in-person gatherings, where we will celebrate our shared successes and foster a stronger environmental community. In addition to hearing about the impact across the region and providing updates on the year ahead, we will also be honoring a group of outstanding volunteers.

The San Diego community has played an integral role in preserving the health and beauty of our shared environment, and we are excited to celebrate our impact with you all.

Nonprofit NetWalk in Ocean Beach with San Diego River Park Foundation

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by hosts from the San Diego River Park Foundation

SDRPF is dedicated to conserving and caring for the amazing San Diego River and its ecosystem, creating a community where people and nature thrive!

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 1-2 miles at a social pace along a flat route.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: We will meet at the Ocean Beach Dog Beach entrance at the end of Voltaire Street. We will have signage at the entrance corner of W. Point Loma Blvd and Voltaire and another sign at the foot of Dog Beach opening to the beach.

Time: 9am – 10:30am

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking available on the surrounding streets.

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Coffee will be provided.

Nonprofit NetWalk at Liberty Station with San Diego Foundation

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by hosts from San Diego Foundation to learn more about their mission and explore Liberty Station.

We are thrilled to have Cami Mattson hosting and walking with us, Director of Development & Stewardship at San Diego Foundation.

The walk will be from Liberty Station along the harbor/waterfront.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 2-3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: San Diego Foundation located in Liberty Station – 2508 Historic Decatur Rd #200, San Diego, CA 92106

Time: 11:45am – 1:15pm

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking available on the surrounding streets and parking lots.

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Nonprofit NetWalk in Bonita

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by host Rick Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Child Development Associates.

Child Development Associates assists low-income families with access to affordable child care and helps child care providers pay for nutritious meals.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field.

Location: Meet at 180 Otay Lakes Road, then we’ll follow the Rohr Park/golf course loop.

We will meet on the west side of the building on the ground floor. The walking route is around the golf course in Bonita Valley – 3 mile loop – dirt trail.

Time: 11:30am – 1pm

Cost: Free

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Refreshments, mini sandwiches, and water will be provided after the walk.

Girl Scouts San Diego 2023 Cool Women

Each year, Girl Scouts San Diego honors exemplary women whose personal and professional lives make them consummate role models for girls. Cool Women make the world a better place as they balance work, family, friends and community service. During a mentoring session, luncheon and ceremony, these female leaders share the spotlight with the Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, who are recognized for their outstanding achievements by their mentors and community leaders. 

Proceeds support programs that empower Girl Scouts to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.