Nonprofit Town Hall

Assemblymember Steve Bennett, in partnership with Ventura County Community Foundation and Center for Nonprofit Leadership CLU, hosted nonprofit organizations to a town hall to discuss state budget updates and its impact on the nonprofit community.

Asm. Bennett honored his 2023 Nonprofit of the Year, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), at the event.

CAUSE honored as AD-38’s Nonprofit of the Year at Sacramento Luncheon

Invitees heard from a panel of experienced nonprofit leaders who will take questions, address challenges, and share ways to strengthen partnerships throughout the county.

Panelist Organizations:

• Central Coast Climate Justice Network
• Interface Children & Family Services
• Westminster Free Clinic
• Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV)

The panel was moderated by Dena Jenson, Director of Center for Nonprofit Leadership CLU.

Nonprofit Town Hall Slideshow

California Nonprofit Equity Initiative Legislation

AB-885 Public contracts: nonprofit organizations; Introduced by Assembly Member Luz Rivas. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB885

AB-590 State-funded assistance grants and contracts: advance payments; Introduced by Assemblymember Gregg Hart. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB590
• AB 590 Fact Sheet

AB-696 State agency grants and contracts. Introduced by Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB696
• AB 696 Fact Sheet

AB-860 Grant programs: administration. Introduced by Assembly Member Avelino Valencia. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB860
• AB 860 Fact Sheet

AB-619 State government: emergency services: nonprofit service providers. Introduced by Assembly Member Vince Fong. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB619
• AB 619 Fact Sheet

SB-336 State grant programs: negotiated indirect cost rates. Introduced by Senator Umberg. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB336
• SB 336 Fact Sheet

SB-557 California Prompt Payment Act: nonprofit organizations. Introduced by Senator Monique Limón. (2023-2024)

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB557
• SB 557 Fact Sheet

Partner/Panelist Bios (View PDF)

Partners

• Dena Jenson, Director, CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership
• Mike Silacci, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Ventura County Community Foundation

Panelists

• Kelly Brown, Community Impact Officer, Interface Children and Family Services
  https://www.icfs.org

• Nicki Parr, Chief Operating Officer, Women’s Economic Ventures
  https://www.wevonline.org

• Lisa Safaeinili, Executive Director, Westminster Free Clinic
  https://westminsterclinic.org

• Lucas Zucker, Member, Central Coast Climate Justice Network
  https://www.cccjn.org

Resources

• CalNonprofits: https://calnonprofits.org
  The California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) is a statewide membership organization that brings nonprofits together to advocate for the communities we serve.

This article was originally published on the website for Assemblymember Steve Bennett.