Yesterday was a true testament to the state of the nonprofit sector as federal funding has been drastically slashed. I went to a county of board supervisor meeting to review agenda items for the county’s budget for next fiscal year. The agenda was nearly 44 pages long with the vast majority of it being a... Continue Reading →
AFP ICON Day 1 Recap
Great first day of AFP ICON 2025 with the AFP Silicon Valley chapter! Always enjoy coming to ICON to be in community with nonprofit fundraisers. It’s always a great reminder that you are not alone in your experience and passion. My main take always from Day 1: Having structure is critical for your volunteer program... Continue Reading →
Top Tips for Making the Most of Your First Conference
Excited to be heading to Seattle for Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ICON conference tonight! Going to ICON, or any conference, for the first time? Here are my tips for going to any conference and making the most of the experience: ✔️ What is your goal for the conference? Know what you want to... Continue Reading →
LA Fires & Community Impact
As I watch the fires destroy LA my heart breaks and I feel so powerless to help. Through my church I was able to donate some items but I still felt like I was doing nothing. Until I saw all the items the church had collected from the community. It was inspiring to see people... Continue Reading →
Cleaning for Earth Day
Today I spent the morning cleaning up trash with the South Bay Clean Creek Coalition for Earth Day. It served as a reminder that no efforts to help the earth and nature go to waste. Through the efforts of SBCCC over the years, salmon have been slowly returning to the area. Every piece of trash... Continue Reading →
Shake Your Tail, Save a Whale
Today I was at Whale Fest, a community event raising awareness about the threats to whales in their habitats. Living in California and near the coast has many blessings, including being able to see whales. My family and I love to go whale watching and it never gets old seeing these beautiful creatures in person.... Continue Reading →
What Does the 4th of July Mean to You?
For many, the 4th of July is a day to celebrate being free. But for many it is a hard day to celebrate because they do not feel free, even today. In 1776, it was only white men that were truly free. For many, the 4th of July really doesn’t mean freedom. For example: Women... Continue Reading →
Books for Pride 2023
As a straight, cis woman Pride will also mean something different to me than those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Even though I will never know what it is like to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, thankfully there are books that can help open my eyes to their experiences. Here are some... Continue Reading →
Juneteenth
How I am observing Juneteenth this year: supporting, learning and donating.
Mental Health Awareness 2023
Let’s get cozy and talk about mental health! May is Mental Health Awareness month. Even though the month is ending, caring for your mental health is a 24/7 thing. It can’t be contained into just one month. You need to care for your mental health just like you care for your physical health. I have... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 