Calendar of Events
Thrive 2008 Quarterly Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, our membership meetings are located at Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Imagination Room (1700 South El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Mateo). The next meeting is:
THURSDAY, December 4 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Below is a list of events of possible interest to Thrive members. Thrive or Thrive-sponsored events are shown in bold italics.
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September 25 and October 2 – Special Workshop by CompassPoint and Thrive
Two Consecutive Thursdays - “Difficult Decisions: A Process to Sort Your Services - Keep, Change, Discontinue, or Give Away.” There is a $75 discount for all Thrive members. Click HEREfor more details.You can bring your whole management team, board members and other staff to this two-day program. A light breakfast will be provided. (San Mateo).
Tuesday, September 30, noon to 1:00 p.m. - 403(b) FREE Lunch and Learn Seminar
In the Borel Estate Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, across from SVCF on El Camino Real.
The IRS has issued comprehensive new and final regulations for 403(b) retirement plans for all non-profit organizations. Your plan must be in compliance by January 1st, 2009. It can take up to 60-90 days to get the proper solution in place, so you need to start now. This FREE meeting will give you all the information you need. For more information, and to register, email Helen.Rossi@EdwardJones.com before Sept 26.
Tuesday, September 30th, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Creating and Running a Successful Volunteer Program
Location: TBD, San Francisco. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Wednesday, October 1, 4 to 7 p.m., 1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park
An afternoon of food, games, live jazz music, and campus tours. Attendance is free and we welcome community members, students, staff, donors, and anyone who wants to learn about our programs and services, help celebrate our success and enjoy a day of fun, food and friends! Please RSVP to 650-330-6429 or hhanson@jobtrainingworks.org. For more information, visit the website HERE.
Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Breath of Life Walk
West of the Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This event is FREE. If you want to help the 850,000 people in the Bay Area afflicted by lung disease, here’s your chance. Join Breathe California at the Breath of Life Walk in San Francisco’s beautiful Golden Gate Park on Saturday, October 4th. This is a walk that the whole family can enjoy. Walk--or sponsor a walker--to help improve care and find a cure for lung disease!! For information about the Breath of Life Walk, go to www.BreathofLifeWalk.org or call 1-877-3BREATHE.
Tuesday, October 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Meet the Grantmakers: Focus on Funding in San Mateo County. At the San Mateo Public Library. The Foundation Center brings its popular "Meet the Grantmaker" series to San Mateo County for a close-up look at funding in the region. Panelists will describe their organizations' funding programs and guidelines as they pertain to the South Bay, as well as provide “insider tips” for making a compelling case for your funding request. This event is FREE, but space is limited, and you must register in advance. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Please note that preceding the Meet the Grantmaker panel, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., there will be a presentation on “How to Approach a Foundation: From Initial Contact to Getting Funded - What Does It Take?" A free copy of The Grantseeker’s Guide to Winning Proposals will go to the first 60 attendees during this session. These meetings are FREE, but you must register. Space is limited. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Friday, October 10, 7:30-10:00 a.m. - The Power of Possibilities Recognition Breakfast
Sponsored by Community Gatepath, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott. This event will highlight the accomplishments of adult participants, community partners and volunteers. Proceeds from the event benefits children and adults with disabilities, and our education awareness programs offered free to schools. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Wednesday, October 15, Thursday October 16 and Thursday, October 23 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Meetings on options to relieve jail overcrowding, improve incarceration programs to decrease recidivism and meet projected needs in the men's and women's facilities.
October 15th at San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. October 16th at Central Middle School, 828 Chestnut Street, San Carlos. October 23rd at El Camino High School, 1320 Mission Road, South San Francisco. For more information and current updates visit:
www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/jailplanning or call (650) 363-4153.
Saturday, October 18 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nonprofit Boot Camp
San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware Street , San Mateo, CA 94403. Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. Nonprofit Boot Camp is designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, connecting them with valuable industry resources, peers and potential supporters. The 2008 San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp will be held Saturday, October 18 at the San Mateo County Event Center. For more information about the event and how to register, click HERE.
Friday, November 7 th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Engaging the Business Community: Building Sustainable Partnerships through Employee Volunteers Workshop Series - Session 2
Location: Oakland, Kaiser Permanente. For more information, CLICK HERE. |
