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Jason Mraz’s new musical Shine

Jason Mraz’s new musical Shine

transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project was selected by the Jason Mraz Foundation to join Jason on stage for the premier of his first musical, SHINE at Spreckels Theatre on Feb 15 & 16 2020. Our students will be taking the stage alongside this Grammy award-winning singer, and we couldn’t be more excited! The two shows sold out in less than two hours, but transcenDANCE was able to secure a limited number of tickets for donors and sponsors. We have great seats in the orchestra for both shows – Saturday, February 15 at 7 PM or Sunday, February 16 at 3 PM.

Twenty-four of our students will be featured in 5 of the numbers with them performing original choreography by transcenDANCE choreographers. Plus transcenDANCE will be in the opening and closing numbers. Malashock, Banding Together, ARTS, Queer Youth Choir, and a steel drum youth group based in Oceanside will also join us with Jason Mraz.
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TEAM PRAVA January Contractor Beer Social Sponsored by Neal Electric

Join TEAM PRAVA as we head to Kensington THIS Thursday for our first Contractor Beer Social of 2020! We will be supporting Warrior Foundation: Freedom Station by collecting items from their Wish List. There will be several different industries attending this event, so there will be a little something for everyone. This is a casual event based on creating relationships with our peers. Guests are welcome!

Adopt-a-Family at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Marcos

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Marcos will host Adopt-A-Family, a program that pairs generous donors with families who could use a little help for the holidays. Each donor is provided with a family’s holiday wish list to purchase, wrap, and label gifts. The donors drop the gifts off at the Club’s main branch the week of the exchange and have the option to present the gifts to the family at the Adopt-a-Family celebration at an assigned time on December 14th.

All who are part of the program are invited to enjoy refreshments, arts and crafts, and other holiday-themed activities before and after their exchange time.

If you would like to Adopt-A-Family this year or learn more about the program, please visit www.boysgirlsclubsm.org/adopt-a-family

Fashionkind Runway Show to Celebrate Women in Recovery

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

Fashionkind Foundation presents… our inaugural Runway Show to Celebrate Women in Recovery

Join us and show your support for the amazing women in San Diego whose lives have been freed from substance abuse and addiction

For reservations and volunteer opportunities, please contact info@fashionkind.org

Can’t attend?  Join us online as we live-stream the show. We will journey ‘Behind The Scenes’ with our honorees as they prepare for the spotlight and tell their inspiring stories of triumph.

TEAM PRAVA November Contractor Beer Social Sponsored by Rowan Electric

Join TEAM PRAVA for our next beer social, to be held on Thursday, November 14th, from 5pm-7pm at Urge Gastropub & Common House. This event will support our Giving Month Charity for November: The Rock Church/Toys for Joy- we are hosting a toy drive all month. This is a casual event based on creating relationships with our peers.

About our Sponsor:

Rowan Electric is a San Diego based, family-owned electrical contractor for over 30 years. We continually strive to raise standards of professionalism, quality, and rock-solid leadership.

7th Annual State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Summit

The Nonprofit Institute’s 7th Annual State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Summit, is happening on Friday, October 18th on the University of San Diego campus.

Join University of San Diego faculty and researchers to examine the state of San Diego’s nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Hear the results of our 2019 Leader Survey. Challenge the status quo through lively dialog with public, private, and social sector leaders. Explore important trends in philanthropic giving and donor behavior, public trust, and the ongoing impact of public policy on nonprofits.

A special Bridge Talks (Bridging Research and Practice) segment will highlight the current work of USD nonprofit researchers and provide implications for practice. The afternoon will feature enriching professional development workshops centered on the idea of trust as a fundamental element of an effective nonprofit sector. The Summit will conclude with a networking reception.

Featured Bridge Talk Speakers:

Hans Peter Schmitz, PhD
Associate Professor, Leadership Studies
Research Emphasis: Governance and effectiveness of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), digital advocacy, rights-based approaches to development, and global efforts to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Marcus Lam, PhD
Assistant Professor, Leadership Studies
Research Emphasis: (1) The effect of organizational and environmental factors on nonprofit sustainable resources and (2) the influence of resources on organizational programs, services, and client outcomes.

Sue Carter Kahl, PhD
Lecturer, Nonprofit Leadership and Management
President, Sue Carter Kahl Consulting
Research Emphasis: Volunteer Engagement

Adriana Loson-Ceballos, MA
PhD Student, Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Director of Network Partnerships, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
Research Emphasis: Giving circles, community philanthropy

AGENDA

8:30-9:00 Networking and Kick-Off Breakfast

9:00-9:15 Welcome and Overview of the Day

Presentation of The Libby Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership

9:15-10:15 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report Release

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-12:15 Bridge Talks

12:15-1:15 Lunch

1:15-2:30 Professional Development Workshops

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-4:00 Professional Development Workshops

4:00-5:30 Networking Reception

Presented by The Nonprofit Institute

As part of the School of Leadership Studies and Education Sciences (SOLES), The Nonprofit Institute is designed to advance the University of San Diego’s commitment to academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders who are dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The Nonprofit Institute is committed to providing education, training and research to build leaders and strengthen organizations that help meet critical community needs.

Approaching Donors with a Digital Twist! Workshop by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy

Join Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University for our workshop and open house! Network with your peers,improve your digital fundraising skills, and learn more about Fundraising Academy Accelerate.

In today’s giving landscape, merely increasing your social media presence by no means guarantees increased giving.Learn tips to maximize the reach and effectiveness of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to boost pre-approach efforts beyond your friends, networks, and followers.

YOU WILL LEARN:

* What Pre-Approach means and the best sources to find the information you need

* How to use social media platforms to reach like-minded prospects

* How to stay true to each platform’s mission statement – know what to post and where

Approaching Donors with a Digital Twist!

October 17, 2019

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TORREY PINES

11355 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

WORKSHOP $25 HORS D’OEUVRES AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

FREE OPEN HOUSE

Learn more about Fundraising Academy Accelerate, our CFRE-certified fundraising certificate program. Meet instructors and past graduates and learn more about early-bird pricing.

THE NEXT COHORT BEGINS JANUARY 2020

North San Diego NAACP: Blue & Gold Freedom Fundraiser

Greetings from the North San Diego County NAACP!

This annual event brings together a collaborative of community and spiritual leaders, elected officials, and citizens who
collectively come to pay homage to those individuals who selflessly contribute efforts for the betterment of this community.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa located at
in Carlsbad. This year’s theme is, “We Win, When We Fight Together”.

Ticket Prices: Advance $90.00 | Door $100 | Tables $1,000

*Contact us for table purchases

35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day

I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) would like to invite you to save the date for the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday September 21st from 9am to 12pm! Registration opens on Monday August 26th at www.CleanupDay.org! All available locations will be posted on the website with directions and maps included.

We are hoping to mobilize over 8,000 volunteers at 100+ sites throughout San Diego County! The sites will range from beaches, trails, parks, and neighborhoods, along with a few on-water locations. Last year on Coastal Cleanup Day, our 6,808 volunteers at 106 sites removed 138,499 pounds of litter and debris, as well as completed special projects like painting, planting, and removing invasive plants to help restore our environment.

More information about our event, like the ILACSD 65th Anniversary Commemorative Patch, Bling Your Bucket contest, Sony Photo Contest, and the event waiver required by all participants (parent/guardian signature mandatory for volunteers under the age of eighteen) will also be available on the website shortly under “Event Info”.

An Evening of HOPE Gala

Operation HOPE-North County, a non-profit organization that serves families with children and single women who are experiencing homelessness, is hosting its First Annual Evening of HOPE Gala on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 6pm at the California State University San Marcos Ballroom, 333 South Twin Oaks Road, San Marcos. The evening will begin with a reception followed by dinner, auction and paddle raise. The evening will honor partners in the community who have balanced community involvement, professional endeavors, and philanthropy as we celebrate our third year of year round services.

The honorees include:

Mark and Julia Ballif, Fallbrook residents and community leaders are being honored as Community Philanthropist of the Year.

Brian Morales, a Vista resident, President of Pro-Cal Lighting and community leader is being honored as Corporate Philanthropist of the Year.

Bob and Marion Wilson, Rancho Santa Fe residents and long-time supporters of Operation HOPE-North County, are being honored as Humanitarians of the Year.

Tickets are available online at https://www.operationhopeshelter.org.  For more information about tickets or sponsorships contact us at info@operationhopeshelter.org or 760-536-3880 ext. 304.

Operation HOPE-North County was founded in 2003 in response to a visible increase in the number of unsheltered families with children. It began as a cold-weather shelter and in 2016 transitioned to a year-round organization which has helped countless families with children and single women who are experiencing homelessness.  Our Steps to Independence program provides safe shelter, case management, and supportive services to help build life skills leading to self-sufficiency and independence.