TCNPC Events
Upcoming Presentations
Fremont Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:00 pm
Location: Artist Walk
- Artist Walk is located at 3888 Artist Walk Common (Post St. off of Thornton Ave., across from Dale Hardware).
- Parking is available on Post St. and within the Artist Walk Apartment Complex.
- Look for balloons and signage to direct you to the meeting room.
The event is FREE! Please RSVP so we have an accurate headcount.
Join us for a discussion with Fremont Mayoral and City Council candidates about their positions on issues affecting local nonprofit organizations. Arrive early to enjoy snacks and network with other attendees!
Others will be hosting candidate forums to discuss important issues, including public safety, education, homelessness, economic development, and more.
Discussion topics at this event will focus on:
- How candidates view their responsibilities of supporting nonprofits in Fremont leadership roles.
- Ideas they have for further engagement between nonprofits and the rest of our community.
- How they would ensure that city policies and regulations are supportive of nonprofit organizations and their missions.
- How they would encourage collaboration between nonprofits, city departments, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- And more!
Agenda
- 5:45 – 6:00: Doors open, networking and snacks
- 6:00 – 7:00: Discussion with Fremont Mayoral candidates
- 7:00 – 7:15: Networking and snacks
- 7:15 – 8:15: Discussion with Fremont City Council candidates
- 8:15 – 8:30: Wrap-up and networking
Previous Presentations
Social Media Marketing: Virtual Presence in a Local Nonprofit Space
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30 pm
Location: Anderson Auditorium, Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont
Happy to see everyone who joine us for a mixer, networking, and snacks, plus a presentation from Muirgheal Forro, HBCF Operations & Community Outreach Manager.
Attendees learned how to leverage free social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to:
- Develop strategic content that aligns with your brand voice and amplifies your mission.
- Use storytelling as a way to engage with your community on a personal level.
- Promote your nonprofit’s online presence to foster partnerships and collaboration through social networking.
- Use targeted social media advertising to reach and influence a broader and more relevant audience in the virtual space.
And learned more about:
- Creating a content calendar to maintain a consistent schedule of posting and engagement.
- Tracking and analyzing metrics to refine your social media approach.
[Photos: Scott Capen]
Nonprofit Champions Summit: Unite & Uplift!
Thanks to all who joined us at the Depot Cafe on February 1 for our inaugural Summit event!We were inspired by this gathering of passionate individuals from various nonprofit organizations in a casual and friendly atmosphere. The opportunity to connect, share experiences, and discuss ways to uplift our communities and causes was enjoyed by all.
The positive feedback from this in-person event means we’ll be planning more of them soon, so check back for more information…
Our engaging panel discussion featured Lucy Hernandez of Bay Area Community Health, Lance Nishihira of Daily Bowl, and Muirgheal Forro of HERS Breast Cancer Foundation speaking on community engagement, technology, and social media, respectively.
We plan to hold a summit each new year to energize and inspire us for the upcoming year.
Special thanks to our event sponsors, the Depot Cafe and Tri-City Veterinary Hospital, and our event photographer, Scott Capen!
Wednesday, November 8, 6 pm on Zoom
Speaker: Jackie Welch, Life Coach
Topic: Time Management
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Jackie Welch is the founder of TIRO Life Coaching (“TIRO” is an acronym for “Time Is Running Out”). Her areas of expertise include workshop facilitation, training, human resources talent optimization, coaching, and guest speaking.We are fortunate to have Jackie on board for our one-hour free Zoom presentation on November 8th at 6 pm. Her topic will cover time management.
About Jackie:
Jackie Welch is a Certified Coach, Facilitator and Trainer who received her credentials from CTI (Coaches Training Institute) Jackie is also a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation and has also completed her required studies in Learning & Development in the area of Instructional Design and Delivery. Jackie is known for her unique ability to connect with others.
Jackie possesses a diverse leadership background, including 28 years of corporate experience. She has a long history or supporting various community initiatives, including nonprofit board membership. She is a 2014 Graduate of Leadership Fremont and holds memberships with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, ABWA, ATD (Association for Talent Development), and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Rho Delta Omega Chapter). Jackie is also a Girl Scout leader.
Register in advance for this free Zoom session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Nonprofit Fundraising & More
Wednesday, October 11, 6 pm on Zoom
Speaker: Lindsey Knight, Alameda County Supervisor District 1 David Haubert’s office
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Fundraising can be tricky and sometimes a bit frightful (it can be daunting to ask for funds or other types of support!) but Tri-City Nonprofit Coalition (TCNPC) has a TREAT for you this month — its free Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 11th will help take the scaries out of raising funds!The Coalition is pleased to welcome speaker Lindsey Knight, a fundraising and community engagement professional. Her presentation will focus on gala events with an emphasis on various gala elements, including sponsorships, venues, ticket pricing, auctioneers, auctions, fund-a-need, wine pull, raffle prizes, and more.
Lindsey will also discuss other nonprofit event formats, such as friendraising and mission awareness events that attract donors, volunteers, and other forms of support.
Whether you’re a nonprofit newbie or an seasoned professional with years of experience, you’ll come away from this meeting with new ideas and inspiration.
About Lindsey Knight:
Lindsey is an assistant to Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert (Dist. 1). Prior to this role she has worked over a decade in nonprofit fundraising, development, events, and community engagement. She has supported the Development Departments of schools, domestic violence organizations, arts education organizations, youth mental health organizations, and Chambers of Commerce. Lindsey holds a Sociology degree from San Jose State and a certificate in nonprofit fundraising and grant writing from Portland Community College.
Our September Presentation has been rescheduled
Mission, Vision, and Values…Oh My!
Date TBD
Donna Wies’ presentation, Mission, Vision, and Values…Oh My! will cover how to create impactful vision and value statements, and when a mission statement might need a makeover.
Your nonprofit has a mission statement, but you’ve heard you should also have vision and value statements and you aren’t sure what those are or how to develop them. Or your mission statement is over ten years old and you’re wondering if it needs to be updated. Maybe you are reviewing all the statements as part of a strategic planning effort. If so, this presentation is for you.
Donna Wies will explain the purpose and show examples of each type of statement. She will suggest ways of developing impactful statements that will guide your organization’s strategy, outreach and day-to-day operations. If you are an executive, board member, or anyone interested in improving nonprofit governance, this presentation is for you.
Donna Wies is an independent consultant helping community benefit organizations prepare for executive transitions, identify their strategic objectives, measure progress achieving their mission and improve the effectiveness of their Boards and business processes.
Managing Up, Down, Across & Yourself
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6 pm on Zoom
Speaker: Vera Packard, Career & Life Coach at Phoenix Life & Career Coaching.
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Join us as we welcome speaker Dr. Vera Packard, Certified Professional Career Coach and founder of Phoenix Life Coaching.
Most of us have heard or read statistics about job dissatisfaction, the inability to achieve work/life balance, and burnout. The accompanying unhappiness can be incredibly daunting which makes it hard to step back and reassess how our lives can be different.
TCNPC’s August Zoom presentation will focus on taking steps toward positive change. Guest speaker Dr. Vera Packard’s presentation, “Managing Up, Down, Across & Yourself” will help attendees gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance their performance, foster teamwork, and achieve their goals effectively. Her key topics include: effective communication, accountability and delegation, motivation for success, and enjoying the journey.
Join TCNPC and Dr. Vera Packard and find out how individualized support can help you explore possibilities!
Dr. Vera Packard is a Certified Life & Career Coach. Before embarking on this career Vera was a medical doctor for 20 years. She’s earned her master’s in medicine in Brazil, and specialized in breast cancer in London, UK.
She moved to America in 2003 to marry the love of her life, Mark. Once in the US, she decided to reinvent herself. She started a new career as the Executive Director of nonprofit organizations. She managed two organizations in California focused on cancer patients.
After the pandemic she moved to Indiana for family reasons. She discovered that she could apply the lessons she learned as a medical doctor and an executive manager to continue to help people. Vera has a passion for helping people make conscious choices and live life in alignment with their core values.
Vera is a former member of the San Ramon Rotary club and has served as president of her former Rotary club in Brazil. She is also a board member of The Latino Cancer Institute. Vera has been awarded one of the 100 Women of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal; the Outstanding Business Woman by ABWA, American Business Women’s Association, Bay Area Council and the Ruby Award by the Soroptimist 24-680 Club from Walnut Creek.
Vera is married to Mark and has two children, Tiago and Maria Clara. She resides in Frankfort Indiana with her husband, father-in-law, and their beautiful dog Giba.
4th of July Parade After-Party Planning Session
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
This will be an informative meeting for nonprofits that are registered to have a booth at TCNPC’s 2nd Annual 4th of July event.
In 2022 we had hundreds of community members visit our event at Fremont’s Downtown Event Center. They enjoyed visiting nonprofit exhibitor booths, kids’ activities, entertainment, and great music by our DJ!
Having a booth is an effective way to share your mission, build brand recognition, promote your events, and attract volunteers. And, while sales are not allowed, nonprofits ARE encouraged to have a donation jar at their booth to accept contributions!
Join us and have your questions answered, including logistics. This meeting is a chance, too, to contribute ideas!
News Submission Best Practices
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Join us for a presentation by the Tri-City Voice’s Assignment Editor, Stephanie Gertsch. As a senior staff member at our very own local newspaper, Stephanie provided insider expertise about getting effective news coverage, including:
- Best practices and tips for those who write their own articles to submit to the Tri-City Voice.
- How best to prepare for a discussion with Stephanie (or another staff writer), when they will be writing about your organization or event.
- What details to include when pitching a possible story for the Tri-City Voice.
After getting her Master’s degree in Mass Communication at San Jose State, Stephanie Gertsch began working at Tri-City Voice Newspaper, first as a reporter and then as Assignment Editor. Her favorite things about working in local news are knowing all the amazing work local people are doing and learning more about the history of the East Bay Area.
4th of July Parade After-Party Planning Session
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Traversing Tech for Nonprofits:
Incorporating automation into your social media strategy
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In case you missed it, check out the video!
- Are you overwhelmed with the many options of tools to use, and unsure which ones are free?
- Are you frustrated with finding ways to efficiently create your social media content?
- Are you anxious to find ways to streamline the work that goes into scheduling and posting your social media activity?
- Are you wondering whether ChatGPT (the AI chatbot that can answer almost any question you ask) can be used to help you create content about your nonprofit?
Our speaker, Nizar Ahmed, spoke about free tools that nonprofits can use to incorporate automation into their social media strategy. This presentation focused on ways to use Canva, Google Sheets, and ChatGPT in concert to automate and streamline your efforts going into social media content creation. The presentation included a live demo so we can see the tools in action.
Nizar Ahmed is a strategic event and automation media producer with a strong background in video production and collaboration. He has over 15 years of working in the commercial, private, and public sectors where he has managed all aspects of events, video production services, digital experiences, and even worked with integrated marketing teams to enable campaigns and implement production needs to scale and effectively support the brand.
He has implemented multiple cost-effective strategies for corporations globally and non-profits alike. Nizar has worked with Universal Music, Cartoon Network, Merck, Sunpower, VMWare, Dropbox, RSA, and corporate commercial productions for the NFL, to name a few.
His experience with community and non-profit volunteer work includes North-American Shelter for the Abused, National Society of Black Engineers, HOMS League Abroad, Islamic Relief, Al-Medina Education Center, Maristan, CAIR-SFBA and MCC East Bay. Contact Nizar on LinkedIn.
TCNPC 2023 Strategic Input Session
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Our February meeting was devoted to feedback and brainstorming about next steps for TCNPC.
Topics discussed:
- Which presentations over the past 2 years were most helpful.
- Which topics members would like to learn more about.
- Additional information you’d like to see on our website, newsletters, and social media.
- Suggestions for enhancing our 4th of July Parade After-party event this year.
- Options for a membership structure, and what that would look like (levels, benefits, etc.).
- How else we can be a resource to ALL Tri-City nonprofits
April is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month!
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month is a month-long, statewide effort organized by Californians for the Arts. The month includes many opportunities for local arts-based nonprofits to participate. Join us with Fremont’s program leaders to learn more about opportunities for your organization.
In 2019, Californians for the Arts (CFTA) successfully campaigned for the state to recognize and celebrate the arts by declaring April as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (ACCM) through a concurrent resolution passed in the California Senate. In 2021, an additional resolution was declared to recognize artists as second responders.
CFTA directs this annual month-long spotlight on the arts to raise visibility and awareness about the value of the arts sector, to empower arts advocates to take action, and to spur greater investments in the arts industry and workforce.
Fremont Creates is Fremont’s month-long program under this umbrella in April 2023, organized and led by a consortium of established Fremont arts associations.
Our discussion will be led by Julie Gilson and Susan Longini, who are leading a community team organizing Fremont’s efforts.
Register in advance for this free Zoom session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Panel: Grant Writing Best Practices
December 7, 2022
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Join us for a panel discussion about submitting grant applications. We’ll have speakers talk about some best practices, based on their experience both in submitting and reviewing grant applications. We’ll also include some tips about what NOT to do! There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so come prepared with your questions.
Panelists:
- Toni Schlobohm, M.Ed., NBCT, NCST, Fremont Educator
- Terri Schinkel, The Candle Lighters
- Tricia Sparling, The Candle Lighters
Antoinette “Toni” Schlobohm loves teaching and grant-writing to meet the needs of her students. To date, she has written and been awarded over 75 grants generating more than $80,000 for materials ranging from basic school supplies, environmental literacy books, and math and science materials to current technologies (including laser cutters, 3D printers, a SMARTBoard, and a MakerSpace) for her classroom and school over the past 15 years.
The Candle Lighters is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits and community-based projects in the Tri-City area. Since 1969, they have awarded over $2,000,000 in grants to local organizations.
Terri Schinkel has been an active member of the Candle Lighters for 17 years. She has reviewed many grant applications over the years and worked with nonprofit organizations assisting them in the grant process. She is Past President (2013) and Parliamentarian (2014, 2022.) She is also a member of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley.
Tricia Sparling has been actively involved with Candle Lighters for eight years. She was most recently the co-site coordinator for the 2022 Ghost House, and is the president-elect for the 2023 Ghost House. Tricia is also a teacher at Brier Elementary in Fremont and the owner of Jack’s Brewing Company at the Fremont Hub.
Toni Schlobohm
Terri Schinkel
Tricia Sparling
10 Ways to Optimize Your Website to Attract Donors, Sponsors, & Volunteers
September 14, 2022
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Strategic Web Designer Cory Ruedebusch walked us through the 10 most common mistakes she sees on non-profit websites and how to make some simple changes that will result in a website that conveys trust, professionalism, and ultimately results in more donors, sponsors, and volunteers excited to get involved and support your cause.
Cory Ruedebusch is a WordPress web designer and tech consultant for women business owners. She has created engaging, beautiful, and functional websites for online business coaches, yoga teachers, and bloggers, as well as local businesses such as a Montessori preschool and an acupuncture clinic. She’s passionate about lifting the voice, the impact, and the economic level of women entrepreneurs everywhere.
When she’s not behind a computer screen, she’s hanging out with her kids, connecting with her book club and business besties, and playing outside in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her new puppy Rosie.
Visit Cory’s website: Meadowlark Consulting. On her home page, be sure to sign up for her free “50 audit questions” checklist to self-audit your website!
Planning Session #3: 4th of July Parade After-Party
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Planning Session #2: 4th of July Parade After-Party
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Planning Session #1: 4th of July Parade After-Party, Featuring Nonprofits!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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6 Myths That Keep You From Investing In Your Brand
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Our speaker was Fani Nicheva, owner and principal of Brave Brand, who leads individuals and businesses to define their own brave brand, and bring it to life.
Fani covered:
- What is branding, in plain English
- How branding is different for non-profits
- The 6 myths that prevent you from branding your business and what to do about it
Fani Nicheva has been blessed to live and work in two cultures – American and Eastern European – and draw creative lessons from both experiences. Born and raised in Bulgaria during Communism, she grew up acutely aware of the culture of commercial emptiness and ideological propaganda. She started studying Languages & Literature at the University of Prague in the Czech Republic. After earning a full-tuition scholarship from Emmanuel College in Boston, she moved to America 20 years ago.
Starting out as a creative director in a European ad agency gave her a strong background in advertising. Together with her husband, she co-founded graphic design studio Bigfish Smallpond Design in 2006, and started BRAVE Brand in 2018. She works with clients to find the Big Brave Idea in their life’s work to fuel authority and credibility, and to uncover the bravest opportunity to make their business stand out.
Email Marketing for Nonprofits
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
In case you missed it, check out the video!
Email marketing is a key element of your digital marketing strategy. Learn how you can develop and utilize email marketing to:
- Get donations
- Nurture members
- Grow membership
- Build a fundraising campaign or membership drive
Toby Myles is a copywriter and content marketer. She helps businesses and organizations grow and nurture customers and members through clear and consistent messaging. Visit Toby’s website
A Simple Framework for Strategic Marketing Planning
January 12, 2022
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Learn how to use the Marketing Funnel Framework to simplify and strategize your marketing efforts for the year ahead. Marketing can often feel like a bunch of jumbled, disjointed tactics, leaving us wondering how any of it is really working at the end of the day. In this session, you’ll learn a simple framework to organize your current marketing efforts and identify any gaps to address to help ensure your success in 2022.
Kristi Mitchell is a Marketing Strategist with an MBA, over ten years of corporate marketing experience, and a drive for continual learning in her field. She guides her customers to a better way to succeed and prevents the overwhelm of data, analytics, and digital marketing. Kristi offers a Marketing Success Roadmap, Implementation Support, and Ongoing Accountability Sessions to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with digital marketing. Visit Kristi’s website
Afghan Resettlement Community Update
December 8, 2021
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Please join us in supporting these individuals and families. Each contribution is appreciated by those seeking self-sufficiency, the return to a stable life, and a means to becoming productive members of their new communities. Help us continue the tradition of an inclusive and nurturing community, welcoming all.
The meeting was co-sponsored by Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert (District 1), Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle (District 2), and the Tri-City Nonprofit Coalition.
Tamana Ansari, an Afghan/American community leader and radio & TV host and producer, was our moderator.
Topics covered included updates on the Northern California Afghan refugee/evacuee resettlement efforts by local resettlement agencies, county agencies, and community-based organizations.
Dolly Parikh: Say Goodbye to Stress & Anxiety
November 10, 2021
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Five-minute featured organization: Tri-City Volunteers, presented by Executive Director Taylor Johnson
Learn how simple breathing techniques and meditation can calm your mind and help you overcome stress & anxiety. During the session you will:
- Learn about the nature of your mind
- The connection between our mind, emotions and breath
- Guided meditation
- Introduction to the SKY Breath Meditation from Art of Living
Dolly Parikh is the Co-Founder and Chief Design Strategist at Aloki Design Studio, a full-service design agency delivering Brand Development, Product Experience and Digital Communication solutions for clients for 20+ years. As a Design Strategist, Information Architect and UX Designer, Dolly has worked at companies like Financial Engines, Medallia, Apple, PayPal, VeriSign and E*TRADE in a full-time or consulting capacity.
She is an Executive Director of Overseas Volunteer for a Better India’s Water Security program whose charter is to transform India from water poverty to water plenty by 2030. She is a partner at the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) and a mentor at Santa Clara University’s Miller Center program for Social Venture and Women in Corporate Board Readiness Program. She is the 2022-23 President-Elect of The Rotary Club of Silicon Valley for Global Impact. She has been a volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation for the past 20+ years and teaches Breath & Meditation workshops and courses to address stress, anxiety and trauma relief.
Dolly is an innovative and accomplished social-impact leader with more than 20 years of success in managing projects and teams addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges. She is passionate about leading organizations and projects that address real human needs and have far-reaching positive social impacts.
She has an MBA in Design Strategy and Sustainability from California College of Arts in San Francisco and a BFA in Painting and Mural Design from Fine Arts College in Vadodara, India.
Rachel Osajima – Alameda County Arts Commission’s programs and services
September 8, 2021
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Five-minute featured organizations: Paula Manczuk-Hannay, City of Fremont Human Services Department
Rachel Osajima will provide a presentation about the Alameda County Arts Commission’s programs and services including Arts Advocacy, Grants for Arts Organizations, Arts Education and Public Art. She will also provide information about the Arts Commission’s current Call for Artists and Resources regarding state funding and reopening guidelines. Osajima is the executive director of the Alameda County Arts Commission, a division of the County of Alameda. All of the Alameda County Arts Commission’s services are based on the belief that the arts and creativity are an essential part of every successful and thriving community.
An arts administrator for over twenty-five years, Osajima has held a number of leadership positions in the Bay Area including Director of Exhibitions for the Richmond Art Center, Curator of the Museum of Craft and Folk Art of San Francisco, and Art Coordinator for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She leads the County’s arts education initiative Create Alameda County which is a regional partner of the statewide organization Create California. Osajima serves on the Executive Committee of the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County and Californians for the Arts. She received a double B.A. in art history and fine art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her M.F.A. from the California College of the Arts. She lives in her hometown of Oakland with her husband and two children.
Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition
August 11, 2021
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Five-minute featured organizations: Rcoz and Daily Bowl
Learn how best to engage with one of a nonprofit’s most valuable assets: its volunteers. Our panel included volunteer coordinator Deepa Chordiya of LIFE ElderCare, Paddy Iyer, co-founder of Daily Bowl, and Janice Gebhardt, a long-time supporter of several Tri-City Nonprofits, including SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments). The discussion focused on best practices for recruitment, keeping volunteers engaged and how nonprofits can help make the experience rewarding, and helping volunteers feel appreciated in creative ways.
Deepa Chordiya is Outreach Manager at LIFE ElderCare, which provides free services, support, and resources for older adults in Alameda County. Prior to this, she managed PR & social media for a cybersecurity company as well as marketing communications for an audio-visual equipment manufacturer. She grew up in Canada and holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Toronto.
Janice Gebhardt is a longtime Fremont resident who worked at Stanford IVF for nearly 30 years. She’s a resident who cares deeply for her community and volunteers for many local organizations, including the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments), and local food banks.
Paddy Iyer is the co-founder and chief visionary of Daily Bowl. People still talk about his former business, Paddy’s Coffee, where he met many community members who now support Daily Bowl.
Free Tech Tools and Platforms for Nonprofits
Lance Nishihira, President and Co-founder, Daily Bowl
July 14, 2021
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Five-minute featured organization: Fremont Green Challenge
Lance Nishihira has lived in the Tri-Cities area his entire life. Currently, he lives in Union City with his wife Tina and three daughters. Growing up, he served this community as an Eagle Scout and our country as a US Marine. Today, he leads as an elected member of the New Haven Unified School District Board of Trustees, a New Haven Schools Foundation member, and co-founder and president of Daily Bowl. Using his background in technology and design for Fortune 500 Silicon Valley companies, he helps organizations operate and scale to fulfill their missions that support people.
He provided some guiding principles, strategic perspectives, and tactical advice to get the most out of technology to better serve our community.
In this talk, Lance outlined strategies and technology products geared toward non-profits. Organizations like ours are eligible to get complimentary access to Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365. They can also receive transaction-free donations from PayPal Giving Fund. He also outlined how to enable your organization to access corporate contributions and matches through platforms like Benevity.
Special Event Permitting in Fremont
Geneva Bosques, Interim Communications Manager with the Fremont Police Department
June 9, 2021
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Five-minute featured organization: LIFE ElderCare
Geneva discussed the Special Event Permitting process for the Police Department and the City. As we emerge from the pandemic restrictions and organizations begin to schedule in-person events again, now is the perfect time to review the procedures and policies in place, and learn what adjustments have been made to reflect new and/or revised local and national policies.
Geneva’s long history with the Fremont Police Department includes activities in Community Engagement, Social Media/Public Relations, Public Information Office, Media Relations, Police Department website management, Citizen patrol volunteer program management, and more. Geneva was the driving force behind the 2004 overhaul of the City-wide permit program, resulting in positive relationships built with both the business and non-profit community.
Tri-City Nonprofit Champions: Meet Your Mayors!
May 24, 2021
TCNPC welcomed our Tri-Cities Mayors at this special “extra” monthly meeting! Thanks to Mayor Lily Mei (City of Fremont), Mayor Al Nagy (City of Newark), and Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci (Union City) for a discussion about Tri-City nonprofit community needs and how they’re responding, among other topics.
Raise Six Figures without ASKING for a dime — The Fearless and Joyful ASK — For entrepreneurs and fundraisers who love what they do but hate to ASK!
Dee Dee Kiesow, Award-winning Fundraiser, ASKER, and founder of The Six Figure Fundraising Formula
May 12, 2021
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Five-minute featured organization: Fremont Cultural Arts Council
Are you tired of asking the same people for money? Are you sometimes hesitant, nervous, or afraid to be the asker? Do you just not know when and what to ask for? Join Dee Dee Kiesow and discover your power within to change the world by unshackling your personal ASKER. Maximize your Minutes with a new amazing YOU.
“It is a disservice to let interested donors walk away without the opportunity to partner with you to serve humankind in a way to bring joy to all parties.”
Dee Dee Kiesow uses the combination of her skills as a professional auctioneer with her 20 years of diverse experience working with non-profit organizations to create memorable and record-breaking fund-raising auctions. With her extensive nonprofit executive leadership and development experience, Dee Dee has a unique perspective for fundraising events. This, in addition to her television news and radio announcing background, puts Dee Dee at ease before audiences of any size.
Dee Dee is a graduate of San Jose State University where she holds degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, and is also a graduate of the World Wide College of Auctioneering (WWCA). She also holds a diploma in Bilingual Auctioneering.
She is a member and Fundraising Event Mentor to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and holds the prestigious Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) Designation, which is held by only 20 auctioneers in California.
Dee Dee is a life-long resident of San Jose, California with her husband Kurt and is the proud mother of three children. Dee Dee is also a classically trained chef and enjoys planning wine-paired dinners for family and friends. Learn more about Dee Dee.
Cold Calling for Development Officers
April 14, 2021
Five-minute Featured Organizations: Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency and Serra Center
Armando Zumaya has been in fundraising for 34 years in a variety of roles that have given him a unique perspective on development offices, prospecting and role of prospect research/management. He is currently an active Chief Development Officer.
He has spent the bulk of his fundraising career as a Major Gift, Leadership Gifts and Annual Fund Officer on two $1+ billion dollar campaigns at Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley. He began his career in 1985 as a canvasser for SANE/FREEZE in Los Angeles and Ithaca N.Y. where he led door-to-door canvassers in the field for 5 years. He has served in the Vice President of Development, Director of Major Gifts and Chief Development Officer, Annual Fund and Leadership Gift roles.
He is well known for his work in teaching prospecting, solicitation, cold calling, major gifts techniques and remote constituency fundraising. He has been a tireless advocate for improving the Prospect Researcher/Fundraiser relationship and creating a prospecting culture inside development teams. There will be time for Q & A. Learn more about Armando.
Fit to Print: Best Practices for News Publication – Tri-City Voice
March 10, 2021
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Five-minute Featured Organizations: Avanzando and Indo-American Community Foundation.
William (Bill) and Sharon Marshak founded What’s Happening, Inc. in 1998, and are the editors and publishers of the Tri-City Voice Newspaper. As active residents of the Tri-Cities area, each week they bring to our community the compelling stories of people, organizations, and events – sharing insights, featuring our friends and neighbors, and encouraging us all to actively participate in the varied and exciting happenings about town. In addition to his expertise in the journalistic world, Bill’s rich background includes experience as a firefighter, science and math teacher, pharmaceutical sales representative, financial advisor, and member of the U.S. Navy Intelligence Service.
Bill’s presentation covered the components of a compelling article and what his team seeks in terms of publishable content and images.
3 Nonprofit Social Media Mistakes and How to Fix Them
February 10, 2021
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Five-minute Featured Organization: SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)
A social media marketing and personal branding expert, Irene Koehler has helped thousands improve business results by refining their marketing strategies and building their personal brands. Through her coaching programs, Irene prepares businesses and successful professionals to magnetically attract their ideal audience and build credibility. A respected speaker, trainer, and strategist, as well as an Adjunct Professor teaching the Social Media Marketing Certification Program at San Francisco State University and Social Media for Non-profits at California State University. Learn more about Irene.
What You Didn’t Know About Nonprofit Service – a presentation about Board Roles
January 13, 2021
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Five-minute Featured Organizations: Music for Minors II and Room Redux.
Many people join a nonprofit board without really understanding the commitment and the legal obligations of a director. Donna will present an overview of the 3 main responsibilities of nonprofit boards and share tools for improving the effectiveness of your board. The webinar is appropriate for all nonprofit board members and executives, and people wondering if board service is right for them. Download Donna’s Presentation
Donna Wies is a local independent consultant helping community benefit organizations prepare for executive transitions, identify their strategic objectives, measure progress achieving their mission and improve the effectiveness of their Boards.
Donna has a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, Certificates in Nonprofit Management and Quality Management, and is a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer and a Third Sector Certified Succession Planning Consultant.
TCNPC Kick-off December 10, 2020
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Thanks again to guest speakers Alameda County Supervisor-elect (District 1) David Haubert, Union City Councilmember Jaime Patino, and nonprofit consultant Donna Wies. Lots of positive feedback and participation from our full “house” of attendees repping diverse local initiatives.