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Resources to help nonprofits serve

To support the vital programming they provide, Placer Community Foundation offers resources to nonprofits and the communities they serve. We promote local events for nonprofits, collect and share community data, monitor philanthropy news, and more.

News for nonprofits

Grantseeking and fundraising

Special Events Lose Money
Did you know that most special events lose money? That all that heartache may be for nothing? A new… 06/23/2008, 09:55 AM

Back to Basics: The New Web Site Essentials
Now that most every organization has a website, leaders are eager to add on new tools like videos,… 05/27/2008, 06:40 AM

PSAs Don't Just Air In The "Wee Hours" Of The Morning
If you believe that television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) are "relegated to the… 06/02/2008, 05:04 AM

Managing operations

Taking Your Efforts Global
Most of us know TechSoup as a website that connects nonprofits with donated and discounted… 06/23/2008, 09:55 AM

The Wrong Hire Can Derail a Healthy Organization
Because board members are usually detached from day-to-day dynamics of their organization, they may… 05/27/2008, 06:40 AM

Statements Meant to Squelch Innovation?
Board members who say things like "…it’s never been done that way before," can put a… 04/24/2008, 11:00 AM

Events for nonprofits

CEO roundtables

Connect with peers in your field and improve your organization—attend the next CEO Roundtable! Check our calendar for dates.

Staff and board training

A series of workshops will be held for staff and board members of nonprofit organizations in Placer County addressing a variety of topics pertinent to nonprofit operational goals. The schedule is available on our calendar.

Looking for a local nonprofit? Our nonprofit directory is a good place to start, as well as our list of recent grant recipients.

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