Capacity-building needs look different for every organization. Sacramento County is part of a broader network of organizations working to strengthen nonprofits throughout the region. These resources and partners can help connect nonprofits with support in areas such as organizational development, leadership, governance, fundraising, financial management, evaluation, and sustainability.
Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter (AFPCCC): “AFPCCC is about connection! It’s a place where we all get each other. Where everyone belongs. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the nonprofit world, this is a place to connect, collaborate, grow and gain support. A place to be seen and heard. Join us for our monthly luncheons.”
Center for Nonprofit Leadership, a program of the Community Foundation of Nevada County: “The Center for Nonprofit Leadership (CNL) continues its long-standing mission to help nonprofits thrive, offering best-practice workshops and exchanges, executive coaching, mentoring, and cross-sector partnerships that build capacity and impact. Together, we’re creating a sustainable, connected, and effective nonprofit community that is fully equipped to serve our region’s greatest needs.”
Community Foundation of Nevada County: “The Community Foundation of Nevada County connects people, resources, and ideas to build a healthy and vibrant Nevada County. We serve as a catalyst, convenor, collaborator and facilitator to solve problems and develop solutions to our community’s issues.”
Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Sacramento: “DOVIA Sacramento provides a forum for exchange of information on relevant issues facing professional volunteer managers. Through collaborative efforts, DOVIA Sacramento is committed to promoting service and emphasizing professional growth and development of the volunteer administration profession.”
Impact100 Greater Sacramento: “Impact100 Greater Sacramento brings together women from all backgrounds who share a common purpose: to champion bold ideas, uplift local organizations, and award transformational grants that strengthen our community from the inside out.”
Placer Community Foundation: “Here in Placer County, we aspire to be a magnetic place with opportunity, prosperity, and a fulfilling life for all. That’s why Placer Community Foundation exists. We unite people, ideas, and resources to address community challenges and create opportunities. We do this through gathering knowledge, convening stakeholders, addressing systemic needs, inspiring giving, and marshalling diverse resources for the greatest impact. Join us to dream big and act boldly to create prosperity for all.”
Sacramento Region Community Foundation: “We’re your partners in inspiring philanthropy. As the region’s primary provider of philanthropic solutions, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation helps people who want to give back through customized charitable funds that grow their philanthropic power. We also leverage our unique position to build dynamic partnerships that foster positive change.”
Sacramento Venture Philanthropy: “Building nonprofit capacity through a community of generosity. Our community of SVP Fund Partners invests both financially and professionally to harness the collective strength of nonprofits and philanthropic changemakers in the Greater Sacramento area.”
The Alliance: "The Alliance is a united movement of organizations and individuals working together to serve vulnerable kids and families in the Greater Sacramento area. Our mission is to leverage the power of collaboration to prevent and heal childhood trauma.”
The Institute for Social Research at Sacramento State (ISR): “ISR is an interdisciplinary research center partnering with communities and decision-makers to conduct applied social research across a wide-range of issues. We collaborate with our partners to design studies that balance practical application with scientific rigor, ensuring our research is culturally responsive and relevant. Our projects focus on producing reliable, accessible, and useful data to support evidence-based decision-making.”
The NonProfit Podcast Network: “The NonProfit Podcast Network is a tool provided to our local non-profit agencies, pro-bono, that allows them to tell and share their stories, in their words through podcasting. Hear from a variety of community organizations about their mission, vision and values all in one easy to find source.”
Yolo Community Foundation (YCF): "YCF promotes philanthropy by serving as a public foundation through which: 1) community members pursue their own charitable goals; 2) local nonprofits benefit from YCF programs and events; and 3) youth learn the meaning of community involvement and service. As a community foundation, we lead the campaign to create a county-wide culture of service and giving. Rediscover the core values that make up the cultural fabric of this community: imagination, collaboration, generosity, and a willingness to invest in the future of Yolo County.”
