Coffee & Connections
Embracing Community, One Cup at a Time
At the Ventura County Community Foundation, we believe in the power of connection. We and our co-partners at the California Lutheran University Center for Nonprofit Leadership invite you to join us. These networking and sharing opportunities are more than just a series of events; it's a movement towards a more connected, supportive, and thriving Ventura County.
About Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections is designed to foster community-based, mutually beneficial relationships among local community and nonprofit professionals. Our bi-monthly virtual and in-person gatherings dive into facilitated conversations with local nonprofits and organizations, discuss challenges and successes with peers, and deepen our understanding of our community's needs.
All nonprofit professionals are welcome to join us. Help us spread the word by inviting your nonprofit peers to join Coffee & Connections. Together, we can weave a stronger fabric of support and collaboration throughout Ventura County!
Why Join Coffee & Connections?
Cultivate Relationships
Build lasting connections with fellow nonprofit and community professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
Learn and Grow
Engage in meaningful discussions that focus on real-world solutions, shared experiences, and collaborative learning.
Strengthen Community
Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient Ventura County, united by our commitment to service and compassion.
Upcoming Coffee & Connections
Join us for our next Coffee & Connections event on Friday, February 27 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for "Aligning for Impact: How Nonprofits and Corporate Partners Work Better Together" on Friday, Feb. 27 from 8 to 10 a.m.
This in-person gathering will focus on a candid, community-minded conversation between nonprofit leaders and corporate philanthropy partners who are navigating uncertain times with a shared commitment to doing good, together.
This is not a traditional “Meet the Grantmakers,” but an honest dialogue about how employee giving, volunteerism, community leadership, and generosity can create meaningful win-win impact.
We’ll explore practical grantsmanship practices, authentic relationship building, and how nonprofits and corporate partners can better align priorities to strengthen our region. Come ready for insight, connection, and real talk about what effective partnership looks like today.
Our Meetings
Aligning for Impact: How Nonprofits and Corporate Partners Work Better Together
Giving USA 2025: A Coffee & Connections Lunchtime Edition
Navigating Market Forces and A Changing Economy with Canterbury Consulting
“QUEST” by Cristina Gallegos & John Kobara.
Meet the Funders
Ventura County State of the Region Report
| Date | Nonprofit highlights/issue area | Meeting materials |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Aligning for Impact: How Nonprofits and Corporate Partners Work Better Together | In person |
| July 9, 2025 | Giving USA 2025: A Coffee & Connections Lunchtime Edition | Virtual |
| May 23, 2025 | Navigating Market Forces and A Changing Economy with Canterbury Consulting | View Recording |
| November 1, 2024 | “QUEST” by Cristina Gallegos & John Kobara. | In person |
| May 15, 2024 | Meet the Funders | In person |
| February 9, 2024 | Ventura County State of the Region Report | In person |
| September 27, 2023 | Change Management with Intention | View Recording |
| May 3, 2023 | Enough Already! Avoiding Burnout and Building Workplace Wellness | View Recording |
| March 1, 2023 | Nonprofits and Social Media | View Recording |
| January 11, 2023 | Keeping Your Board Focused: The Power of Dashboards | View Recording |
| November 2, 2022 | Strategic Restructures and Sustainable Leadership | View Recording |
| September 7, 2022 | Board Burnout and Transition | View Recording |