Donor Peer Network
In 2018, the Ventura County Community Foundation engaged a philanthropic consultant to lead a series of one-on-one meetings and focus groups with our donor-clients. Our goal from this effort was to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs of our clients and to best determine the ways we could help meet those needs as we support them in their philanthropy.
It immediately became clear that our donor-clients were seeking relationships with others engaged in giving. For example, 80 percent shared that learning from their peers (other donors) was their most trusted source of information guiding their philanthropy. One-hundred percent of those participating in the focus group sessions shared they wanted to learn more about the challenges and issues facing our community and build relationships with other VCCF donor-clients.
Following a series of robust discussions, our donor-clients asked VCCF to create an inaugural Donor Peer Network where they could engage with others, explore best practices, and learn more about the needs of our community. We were excited to launch the first VCCF Donor Peer Network in January 2021, led by co-Chairs Catherine Sepulveda and Jack Edelstein.
For more information, please contact Nathan Hickling at nhickling@vccf.org and (805) 330-6667.
Mission Statement
To gather a community of philanthropists that serves as a network for members to connect.
Through collaborative learning, exploring opportunities and best practices, our vision is to effectively address issues to improve Ventura County.
VCCF Current Initiatives Include:
Animal Welfare
Supporting Caregivers
Capacity Building for Nonprofits
Disaster Response
Advancing Early Childhood Education
Environment
Affordable Housing
Medical Research
Support of Small Business
Vaccination Outreach & Education
Donor Peer Network Calendar
Available to Donor Peer Network Only
Proposed Date/Time | Focused Time Together | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Community of Practice
| Issue Specific
| Peer Sharing
| |
November 17, 2021
8:00 A.M. – Noon Virtual
| Ventura County State of the RegionVentura County Civic Alliance | ||
November 30, 2021
11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Virtual | State of Nonprofit SectorCenter for Nonprofit Leadership | ||
January 27, 2022Noon – 1:30 P.M. Virtual
| Community Foundations as Civic Homes
| Housing and Homelessness
| Passion Pitch
|
February 24, 2022 Noon – 1:30 P.M. Virtual
| Highest Quality Early
Childhood Education, Santa Paula Pilot Program
| Open for Questions / Discussion
| Passion Pitch |
March 24, 2022 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. In-Person | Dinner with VCCF Board of Directors | Open Group Discussion, Sharing, and Q&A | |
April 21, 2022
Noon – 1:30 p.m. virtual | Welcome to YOUR Donor Peer Network
| Open for Questions / Discussion
| Passion Pitch
|
June 23, 2022
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. virtual | Donor Peer Network: Year 1 in Review | Facilitated Discussion and Feedback
| Passion Pitch
|
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. In-Person Location TBD | Donor Peer Network Social | Reunion Holiday DinnerOpen Group Discussion, Sharing, and Q&A | Passion Pitch |
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. In-Person Location TBD | Donor Peer Network Social | Topic: Partnering with GovernmentOpen for Questions / Discussion | Passion Pitch |
MAY 18, 2023 5:00 – 7:00 PM In-Person Location TBD | Donor Peer Network Social | Open Group Discussion, Sharing, and Q&A | Passion Pitch |