Donor Peer Network
In 2018, the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) 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 relationship with others engaged in giving. For example, 80% shared that learning from their peers (other donors) was their most trusted source of information guiding their philanthropy. 100% 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 Calleen O’Neall at coneall@vccf.org and (805) 330-6987.
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 A.M. – Noon Virtual
| Ventura County State of the Region
Ventura County Civic Alliance | ||
November 30, 2021
11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Virtual | State of Nonprofit SectorCenter for Nonprofit Leadership | ||
January 27, 2022 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. In-Person
| Regional Equity Study of Central Coast
| Housing and Homelessness
| Passion Fast Pitch
|
February 24, 2022 Noon – 1:30 P.M. Virtual
| Highest Quality Early
Childhood Education in
Ventura County
| Santa Paula Pilot Program
| Passion Fast 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 | Turning Empathy into Action: Collective Impact Design and Management (Part I)
| Open for Questions / Discussion
| Passion Fast Pitch
|
May 26, 2022 noon – 1:30 p.m. | Turning Empathy into Action:
Collective Impact Design and Management (Part II)
| Open for Questions / Discussion
| Passion Fast Pitch
|
June 23, 2022
Noon – 1:30 p.m. in-person | Donor Peer Network: Year 1 in Review (Facilitated Discussion and Feedback) | ||
Quarterly Workshops
Available to all VCCF Donor-Clients
Target Audience | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Emerging Philanthropists & New Staff
| Fundamentals of Grantmaking:
Nonprofit Financial Analysis
| Fundamentals of Grantmaking: Conducting Site Visits & Great Questions to Ask | Fundamentals of Grantmaking: Competitive Grantmaking |
Experienced Philanthropists & Staff
| Advanced Nonprofit Financial Analysis
| New philanthropic vehicles: PRIs, Impact Investing, Prizes
| Nonprofit Strategy and Pitfalls
|
Wealth Advisors and VCCF Donor Clients
(Need to offer Continuing Education Credit)
| Transfer of Wealth in Ventura County
| Serving and Protecting Your Clients: Nonprofit Financial Analysis Part I & Due Diligence
| Serving and Protecting Your Clients: Nonprofit Financial Analysis Part II & Due Diligence
|
All | State of the Ventura County Community Foundation
|
Virtual Lunch & Learns
VCCF Donors, Board Members, Nonprofit Community
Proposed Date/Time | Nonprofit Highlights/ Issue Area | VCCF Update/ Breakout Group | Meeting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
April 22, 2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
| Women’s Economic Venture
| COVID-19 Response Update
| View Presentation |
May 6, 2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
| Disaster Preparedness
(Presentation with Red Cross)
| VCCF Scholarship Season Update/ Vaccine Outreach Update
| View Recording |
June 10, 2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
| Ventura County Botanic Gardens and
Los Padres Forestwatch
| VCCF Environmental Listening Tour Results
| View Recording |
August 19, 2021 Noon – 1:00 p.m.
| VCCF Scholarship Program
| Update on Complete Reach Committee and Vaccine Outreach
| View Scholarship Presentation |
September 9, 2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
| Family Justice Center and Housing Pilot Program Update
| Next steps for Housing Pilot Program
| View Recording |
October 21, 2021
NOON – 1:00 P.M. | Turning Point Foundation | VCCF Fiscal 2022 Strategy & Key Indicators | N/A |
December 9, 2021
noon – 1:00 p.m. | Canterbury Consulting: Financial MarketsThe Year Ahead | VCCF Portfolio Review | N/A |