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October 2021
Fundraising Fridays
Join local colleagues in philanthropy for this informal, virtual time to check in with one another, ask questions, and get advice on fundraising matters. Led by Sandra Alston, North County Philanthropy Council; Sharyn Goodson, Leichtag Foundation; Mitch Price, Leichtag Foundation; Laura Rice, AFP San Diego and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; and Shannon Stubblefield, North County Lifeline; and Sara Vaz, Nordson Corporation. __________________________________________________________________ Brought to you by:
Find out more »November 2021
Fundraising Fridays
Join local colleagues in philanthropy for this informal, virtual time to check in with one another, ask questions, and get advice on fundraising matters. Led by Sandra Alston, North County Philanthropy Council; Sharyn Goodson, Leichtag Foundation; Mitch Price, Leichtag Foundation; Laura Rice, AFP San Diego and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; and Shannon Stubblefield, North County Lifeline; and Sara Vaz, Nordson Corporation. __________________________________________________________________ Brought to you by:
Find out more »Shabbat by the Sea: Spirited Away
We spend so much time rejoicing in life and avoiding conversations about death, despite them being deeply intertwined. Jewish tradition provides specific, time bound rituals to mourn, but what could it feel like to infuse our rituals with the rich traditions of other cultures? The Mexican holiday Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) teaches us to celebrate the lives of those who passed on. Living in San Diego gives us a special opportunity to weave these traditions together and…
Find out more »Mental Wellness in the Workplace
Re-enter, Re-emerge & Re-Connect: Helping leaders help their workforce Virtual training for supervisors at Jewish organizations on Tuesday, November 9, 12-1:30pm The psychological distress of this past year has left many not only questioning their career paths but has also led to increased rates of depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Leaders are now required to exercise greater sensitivity by utilizing a range of new behaviors, attitudes, and processes that have been introduced during the Covid19 pandemic. Studies on burnout…
Find out more »Fundraising Fridays
Join local colleagues in philanthropy for this informal, virtual time to check in with one another, ask questions, and get advice on fundraising matters. Led by Sandra Alston, North County Philanthropy Council; Sharyn Goodson, Leichtag Foundation; Mitch Price, Leichtag Foundation; Laura Rice, AFP San Diego and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; and Shannon Stubblefield, North County Lifeline; and Sara Vaz, Nordson Corporation. __________________________________________________________________ Brought to you by:
Find out more »Steps to Diversify your Donor Base – Part II
Join us to continue this important conversation and learn key steps your nonprofit can take to be more welcoming to people of color and attract diverse donors, including: Increasing your understanding of various racial and cultural groups. Finding and retaining diverse volunteers, board members, and donors. Conveying the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion through your case for support. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, valued at $12/person.
Find out more »Fundraising Fridays
Join local colleagues in philanthropy for this informal, virtual time to check in with one another, ask questions, and get advice on fundraising matters. Led by Sandra Alston, North County Philanthropy Council; Sharyn Goodson, Leichtag Foundation; Mitch Price, Leichtag Foundation; Laura Rice, AFP San Diego and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; and Shannon Stubblefield, North County Lifeline; and Sara Vaz, Nordson Corporation. __________________________________________________________________ Brought to you by:
Find out more »December 2021
#IamRemarkable
#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings. In this interactive session, participation in group discussions and exercises will help to develop the confidence and skills to promote yourself effectively. Learn more about the #IamRemarkable initiative here. During our #IamRemarkable workshop you will: Share data and research regarding self-promotion and unconscious bias Go through the main exercise to help you…
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Stacie and Jeff Cook understand commitment. They live it.
Black, Jewish and Queer. These three identities weave the fabric of who I am, but it took a long time to believe that they could exist together.
Lee and Toni Leichtag established the Leichtag Foundation in 1991 following the sale of their business. Lee and Toni were lifelong entrepreneurs with a passion for innovation and for supporting talent. They believed that only with big risk comes big reward. Both born to families in poverty, Toni to a single mother, they strongly believed in helping those most in need and most vulnerable in our community. While they supported many causes, their strongest support was for young children and the elderly, two demographics who particularly lack voice in our society.
Lifelong Baltimoreans, Rabbi George and Alison Wielechowski and their sons, 11-year-old Lennon and 9-year-old Gideon, are more than pursuing the good life in Southern California. Having moved to San Diego more than three years ago, they are fulfilling a lifelong dream.
You would think that as the executive director of San Diego LGBT Pride, Fernando Zweifach López Jr., who uses the pronoun they, has done all the coming out they possibly can. A queer, non-binary individual who has worked for many years on civil rights issues, López also speaks openly and often about their father’s family, Mexican-American migrant workers who tilled the fields of rural California.