News & Announcements
Read the latest news and updates regarding charitable giving, nonprofit initiatives, and PCF's community leadership work.Training: Implicit Bias in the Workplace
Implicit Bias in the Workplace –What it Looks Like and How We Can Address It Wednesday, June 16, 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Presenter: Nevada County nonprofit, Color Me Human Register here The importance of understanding and action around the ideas of diversity, equity...
Training: Board Essentials – Getting to Great
Webinar: Board Essentials – Getting to Great Monday, June 7th, 4:30pm – 7:30pm + 30 min Q&A Register here Are you a current or emerging board member who aspires to be a vital part of your favorite organization? Do you want to take your board role to the next level...
Trainings: Working with Donors
Nonprofits rely upon the generosity of donors and funders for some or all of their funding. Consequently, fundraising is an activity of major importance. Join us as we bring in Katie McCleary of Bridge The Gap to address relationships with donors and how to build...
Homeless youth get boost thanks to new grants
The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) estimates that there are more than 1,500 children and youth in Placer County who lack adequate nighttime residences, placing them at increased risk for poor social, emotional, and physical wellness. An infusion of...
Sac Bee: Placer County Isn’t Building Enough Affordable Housing. Why That’s Bad News For The Economy
The Sacramento Bee reported on the growing issue of affordable housing in Placer County. PCF CEO Veronica Blake contributed a few salient points on where we need to take action at both a community and policy level. She is quoted, saying “There is quite a bit that has...
Nonprofit Report Shows Importance of Sector
Placer Community Foundation commissioned a study to assess the impact our local nonprofits have in our community. The goal was to illuminate the economic and social contributions the sector provides our county, the affect the pandemic had on their operations and why...
Training: Navigating a Successful Post Covid Transition With Your Volunteers
Wednesday, April 28th 9:30am – 11:00am via Zoom Presenter: Trudy Harris of Team Giving Register here 2020 and the COVID pandemic presented enormous challenges for us as a community and changed the way we all do things, particularly with our volunteers. While most...
Training: Get the Most Out of Zoom
Get the Most Out of Zoom Wednesday, April 21st 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Presenter: Lori Burkart Frank Register here Join Lori Burkart Frank for an hour of expert Zoom ‘Know-How’ plus additional time for hands on practice and play! This training will cover the...
Training: Effective Board and Committee Leadership
Effective Board and Committee Leadership Wednesday, April 14th 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Presenter: Sally Coates of Sally H. Coates Consulting Register here Effective nonprofit leadership- what is it and what does it entail? In this workshop we will explore the roles...
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