BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/santa-barbara-ca/src-450.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - santa-barbara-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colors of the Coast at Art & Soul DTSTART:20260903T190000Z DTEND:20260928T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001113-1788436800-1790528400@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Bask in California’s landscapes at Art & Soul with Sylan But era Rich’s new exhibition\, The Colors of the Coast. Coastlines and moun tain-scapes are brought to life through impressionistic landscape painting s\, capturing the abstract movement\, beauty\, and the tranquility of Cali fornia’s natural world. This exhibition offers viewers a chance to conne ct with their local backdrops through the vibrant\, appreciative lens of t he artist. Come celebrate the beauty of California with us! \nOpen Thursda ys – Sundays | 12-5pm\nArt & Soul | 1323 State Street LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Art & Soul\, 116 Santa Barbara Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 9310 1\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/colors-of-the-coast-at-art-soul/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elections and Civic Engagements Training DTSTART:20260912T001500Z DTEND:20260912T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002425Z UID:10001102-1789146900-1789155000@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:civic,education DESCRIPTION:Kick Off Voting Season!\nJoin us for an elections kickoff and hands-on canvassing training to prepare our community to hit the doors wit h confidence. We’ll cover voter registration\, canvassing basics\, voter safety\, and how to have effective conversations with voters. Whether you ’re a first-time volunteer or an experienced organizer\, this is a chanc e to build skills\, connect with community\, and get ready to make an impa ct in the upcoming elections. Learn. Organize. Knock doors. Build power. \ nDemos el comienzo de tiempo de votar!\nÚnase a nuestra reunión de lanza miento de la campaña electoral y a una sesión práctica de entrenamiento para la campaña puerta a puerta\, con el fin de preparar a nuestra comun idad para salir a la calle con confianza. Veremos temas como el registro d e votantes\, los fundamentos de la campaña puerta a puerta\, la seguridad de los votantes y cómo mantener conversaciones efectivas con ellos. Tant o si eres voluntario por primera vez como si eres un organizador con exper iencia\, esta es una oportunidad para desarrollar habilidades\, conectar c on la comunidad y prepararte para marcar la diferencia en las próximas el ecciones. Aprende. Organízate. Sal a puerta a puerta. Genera influencia. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002425Z LOCATION:CEC Environmental Hub\, 1219 State Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/elections-and-civic-engagements- training/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope Gala DTSTART:20260913T233000Z DTEND:20260914T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001087-1789317000-1789329600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Saddle up for a night of life-changing impact benefiting Alpha Resource Center! \nOn Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, Alpha Resource Cente r will host our Harvest of Hope Gala at Imagine Park at our Cathedral Oaks campus. Reception begins at 4:30 PM. \nThe gala will highlight the impact of Alpha’s other programs with amazing firsthand success stories from p articipants and their families. And\, of course\, there will be great food \, drinks\, entertainment\, live and silent auctions\, and much more.\n– Suggested Attire: Denim & Diamonds – LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Imagine Park at our Cathedral Oaks Campus\, 4501 Cathedral Oaks R d.\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/harvest-of-hope-gala/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Protecting Our Movements: Digital Security 101 for Activists & Com munity Organizations DTSTART:20260916T210000Z DTEND:20260916T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T000135Z UID:10001096-1789567200-1789572600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Social justice organizations increasingly navigate digital thr eats that can impact the safety of their staff\, partners\, and the commun ities they serve. Building strong digital security practices isn’t just about protecting data—it’s about protecting people\, relationships\, a nd the movements working toward a more just and equitable future. \nJoin T he Fund for Santa Barbara and Rogue Metrics for an engaging\, hands-on wor kshop that introduces the fundamentals of digital security through the len s of collective care and organizational resilience. Designed for grassroot s organizations and nonprofit staff\, this session will explore common dig ital risks—including phishing\, unsecured networks\, password compromise \, file-sharing vulnerabilities\, and emerging AI security concerns—whil e providing practical\, accessible tools to strengthen your organization ’s security practices. \nWhether you’re developing policies for your t eam or simply looking to improve your organization’s everyday habits\, y ou’ll leave with actionable strategies to reduce digital risk\, safeguar d sensitive information\, and foster a culture of shared responsibility th at helps your organization—and the communities you serve—thrive. \nIn this session\, participants will learn how to:\n– Strengthen your organi zation’s digital resilience. Develop everyday practices that help create a culture of security\, collective responsibility\, and preparedness in t he face of evolving digital threats.\n– Protect people\, information\, a nd organizational assets. Learn practical tools and strategies—including password managers\, multi-factor authentication\, secure file-sharing pra ctices\, VPNs\, and thoughtful use of AI platforms—to better safeguard s ensitive information and organizational infrastructure.\n– Recognize and reduce common digital risks. Build confidence identifying phishing attemp ts\, malware\, unsecured networks\, and other common vulnerabilities while learning practical steps your organization can take to prevent and respon d to security incidents. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000135Z LOCATION:via zoom URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/protecting-our-movements-digital -security-101-for-activists-community-organizations/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nonprofit HR Law: Practical Insights DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001103-1789725600-1789732800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:About this event\nNon-profits are not treated any differently under California wage and hour law than for-profit companies. There are ma ny pitfalls that most non-profits have no idea exist. Most do not have ded icated HR full-time professionals\, and even if they do\, there are still issues that slip through the cracks. \nIn this interactive session\, we wi ll explore some of the blind spots and common supervisory mistakes that ca n create liability for your nonprofit organization and the steps you can t ake to address them. Among the items we will examine: \nHas your nonprofit properly categorized its workers as salaried exempt or hourly nonexempt? You may be surprised at the rules.\nWhen you want to revise employee job d escriptions and roles\, how much can a role change before it becomes a new position? How should you be documenting it?\nIs your organization observi ng meals and rest breaks correctly with proper documentation?\nIf employee s are using their personal equipment (cell phone\, tablet\, computer\, hom e Internet\, home electricity) on behalf of the organization\, are you pro perly reimbursing them?\nDo your pay stubs comply with very specific Calif ornia law? (Don’t rely exclusively on your payroll service)\nAre you rou nding time for your hourly people?\nWhen you have a big event\, do you let your hourly people take time off at different times?\nHow are you managin g paid time off (PTO)\, vacation and sick time\, which tend to be more gen erous in the nonprofit world?\nThese and many other questions will be answ ered during this seminar targeted expressly for nonprofit organizations\, large and small. Come with your real-world questions\, as we will create a mple time for Q&A. \nFacilitated by: Jon Light\nAs the managing partner at LightGabler LLP\, Jon and his team consult with over 6\,000 companies acr oss California on their day-to-day employment law needs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/nonprofit-hr-law-practical-insig hts/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:tgif! DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001018-1789752600-1789759800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, EDC’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our community together again in our downtown courtyard in summer 20 26. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara\, tgif! features live music\, refreshing beverages\, and local food vendors. tgif! is a gr eat gathering of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations\, elec ted officials and good people from throughout the south central coast. EDC is joined at each tgif! by four nonprofit partners who are present to spe ak with the audience about their current work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Environmental Defense Center\, Garden Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA \, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/tgif-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SBWPC Cosmopolitics DTSTART:20260919T183000Z DTEND:20260919T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T000135Z UID:10001097-1789817400-1789824600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Leading California Forward\nJoin California State Treasurer Fi ona Ma for SBWPC’s signature brunch and an elegant\, timely conversation about California’s economic future\, fiscal stewardship\, innovation an d the next generation of leadership. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000135Z LOCATION:Hotel Mar Monte\, 1111 Cabrillo Blvd\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103 \, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/sbwpc-cosmopolitics/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:11th Annual Goleta Lemon Run DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002313Z UID:10001117-1789887600-1789905600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:GOLETA\, CA – Lace up your running shoes and join the Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) for a very special 11th Annual Lemon Run on Su nday\, September 20\, 2026\, at Goleta Beach! This beloved community event is back\, bigger and better than ever\, to celebrate eleven years of runn ing to advance elementary education in the Goodland.\nThis year’s race k icks off at 8:00 am with the 10K Grand Prix\, followed by the 5K Jr. Grand Prix at 9:30 am\, and wraps up with the 1K Fun Run at 10:30 am. Runners a nd walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the scenic tr ails along Obern Trail and Goleta Beach. With local business prizes\, kid- friendly art activities\, and food from local farms and vendors\, this yea r’s Lemon Run promises a full morning of community fun and connection. W hether you’re competing for a new personal best or cheering from the sid elines\, you’re helping build a stronger educational foundation for the students of Goleta.\nProceeds from the Lemon Run directly support GEF’s work across all nine elementary schools in the Goleta Union School Distric t (GUSD). Funds help provide Educator Grants for Innovation and Profession al Development\, putting resources directly into the hands of teachers who are shaping tomorrow’s thinkers\, leaders\, and creators.\nYouth schola rships are available for elementary-aged children. To register your child for FREE\, email info@goletaed.org or join us for bib pickup and in-person sign-ups at the Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue o n Saturday\, September 19 from 11 AM to 2 PM.\nCall for Sponsors: As we ce lebrate 11 years of Lemon Run\, we invite local businesses and community l eaders to sponsor this milestone. Your partnership helps fund innovative t eaching\, equitable resources\, and stronger classrooms across the GUSD. S ponsorships come with high-visibility benefits and lasting community impac t. Every dollar makes a difference. Contact us at info@goletaed.org for mo re information. \nRegister\, donate\, or become a sponsor at: https://gole taeducationfoundation.org/goleta-lemon-run/. Don’t miss this unforgettab le 11th annual celebration. It will be a day of movement\, memories\, and meaningful support for the children and families of the GUSD. Parking will be at Goleta Beach\, and additional parking is available at UCSB Parking Lot 10. \nThe Goleta Education Foundation engages the community to invest in and enhance an excellent educational experience for all students attend ing schools in the Goleta Union School District. The Goleta Education Foun dation is a 501(c)3 organization. To learn more or make a tax-deductible d onation\, please visit www.goletaeducationfoundation.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002313Z LOCATION:Goleta Beach Park\, 5986 Sandspit Rd\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117\, Unit ed States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/11th-annual-goleta-lemon-run/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Succession Planning for Nonprofit Boards DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001104-1790157600-1790164800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nVirtual Workshop via Zoom\nHow long will it take for your or ganization to meet its mission\, declare victory\, and go out of business? Some nonprofits can envision success in a decade or two\; others expect t o continue for generations. If you’re not activating the next generation of leaders\, who will carry on? How are you adapting to demographic and s ocial changes that make board recruitment – and board leadership – mor e challenging? \nNonprofits that are serious about their own sustainabilit y should also be serious about planning for the smooth and thoughtful tran sition of their leadership. Whether this occurs due to intentional term li mits\, an unexpected vacancy\, or the anticipated stepping-down of a long- tenured leader\, being ready with a plan in place can help a nonprofit wea ther the inevitable storms of leadership transition. \nIn this webinar\, w e’ll discuss: \nHow organizations grow and change over time – and how leadership needs change as nonprofits grow.\nBoard recruitment with an eye toward succession planning.\nSuccession planning strategies for new and l ong-serving Board chairs.\nPreparing for planned (and unplanned) vacancies .\nLeadership sharing approaches that will help grow future leaders.\nTang ible tips for training and empowering others to lead.\nThis workshop is de signed for Nonprofit Executive Directors and Board Leadership. Team partic ipation is encouraged. \nFacilitated By: Andy Robinson\nAndy Robinson (www .andyrobinsononline.com) provides training and consulting for nonprofits\, businesses\, and government agencies. Over the past 28 years\, Andy has w orked with clients in 47 US states and across Canada. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Virtual\, Online\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for-nonprofi t-boards-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Women Waging Peace Luncheon DTSTART:20260930T183000Z DTEND:20260930T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001956Z UID:10001114-1790767800-1790775000@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:NAPF to Honor Katrina vanden Heuvel and Annie Jacobsen at 2026 Women Waging Peace Luncheon \nWomen Waging Peace Award recognizes two ext raordinary women who have brought questions of war\, peace\, and nuclear d anger before a broad public. \nSANTA BARBARA\, Calif.\, – The Nuclear Ag e Peace Foundation (NAPF) will honor Katrina vanden Heuvel and Annie Jacob sen with its 2026 Women Waging Peace Award at a luncheon on Wednesday\, Se ptember 30\, at the Kimpton Canary Hotel Rooftop in Santa Barbara.\nThe aw ard recognizes women whose work has advanced peace\, justice\, and a world free of nuclear weapons. This year’s honorees have each used writing an d public discussion to bring difficult questions about war\, political pow er\, and nuclear danger to audiences far beyond the policy community\, bot h nationally and worldwide. \nKatrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publishe r of The Nation. Her journalism and commentary have examined U.S. and inte rnational politics\, peace and security\, and relations between the United States and Russia. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, The Los Angeles Times\, The Boston Globe\, and The Washington Post\, where she wro te a weekly column from 2013 to 2022. She is also president of the America n Committee for US-Russia Accord. \nAnnie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize fin alist and New York Times bestselling author whose reporting has explored w ar\, weapons\, government secrecy\, and national security. Her 2024 book\, Nuclear War: A Scenario\, traces how a nuclear conflict could unfold and confronts readers with the speed\, scale\, and human consequences of such a catastrophe. Her latest book Biological War: A Scenario was published on July 28 and has been widely praised. \n“Educating the general public on what is at stake in the immensely dangerous and challenging times that we are living in\, is one of the foremost tasks for us all. Both of our 2026 honorees have been at the forefront of analysis\, discussion\, and report ing that is honest\, insightful\, and much needed\,” said Dr. Ivana Niko lić Hughes\, President of NAPF. “We are inspired by their work and hono red in turn to be able to welcome them to Santa Barbara and to celebrate t heir contributions and achievements. We hope that our local community will join us at the luncheon to lend support to advancing peace.” \nThe lunc heon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kimpton Canary Ho tel Rooftop\, 31 West Carrillo Street\, Santa Barbara\, California. Indivi dual tickets are $150\, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Ticke ts and sponsorships may be purchased at wagingpeace.org/women-waging-peace -luncheon-2026.\n—\nAbout the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation\nThe Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1982 . Its mission is to educate and advocate for a just and peaceful world\, o ne that is free of nuclear weapons. NAPF holds consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is recognized by the United Nations as a Peace Messenger Organization. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001956Z LOCATION:Kimpton Canary Hotel\, 31 W Carrillo St\, Santa Barbara\, 93101 URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/2026-women-waging-peace-luncheon / X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bread & Roses 2026 – SAVE THE DATE DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261005T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001021-1791122400-1791136800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for The FUND for Santa Barbara’s 33rd annual B read & Roses – one of the largest gatherings of the progressive communit y on the Central Coast\, taking place at the Great Meadow over looking the ocean. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Santa Barbara CIty College\, 721 Cliff Dr.\, Santa Barbara\, 9310 9\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/bread-roses-2026-save-the-date/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Building Media Visibility For Your Nonprofit: PR Strategies That G et Results DTSTART:20261007T160000Z DTEND:20261007T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001107-1791363600-1791374400@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThrough the generous support of the Santa Ba rbara Foundation\, this workshop is being offered free of charge to staff and board members of nonprofits serving communities in Santa Barbara Count y. \nDescription \nEvery nonprofit has a compelling story to tell\, but wh at makes some organizations consistently earn media attention while others struggle to be noticed? Successful public relations is more than luck—i t requires a strategic approach to identifying newsworthy stories\, crafti ng compelling messages\, and building relationships with the right media o utlets. In this interactive\, three-part workshop\, participants will lear n the fundamentals of nonprofit public relations\, including how to develo p stories that capture a journalist’s interest and confidently pitch the m to the most appropriate media contacts. \nParticipants will then put the se concepts into practice by developing story ideas\, refining their media pitches\, and receiving feedback in a collaborative learning environment. The workshop concludes by exploring how to leverage earned media to stren gthen donor engagement\, increase community awareness\, support board recr uitment and engagement\, and enhance your organization’s overall reputat ion. A panel of local nonprofit leaders who have successfully generated me dia coverage will share their experiences\, practical strategies\, and les sons learned\, providing participants with real-world insights they can im mediately apply within their own organizations. \nDuring this workshop\, p articipants will: \nLearn what makes a story newsworthy\nDevelop several t opics worthy of press releases\nIdentify media targets for your pitches an d practice pitching\nLearn how to repurpose the news coverage via other ma rketing channels to achieve positive business outcomes for your organizati on\nFacilitated By: Lindsey Carnett CEO of Marketing Maven LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:SB Foundation Office – South County\, 1111 Chapala Street\, Sui te #200\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/building-media-visibility-for-yo ur-nonprofit-pr-strategies-that-get-results/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nonpartisan Dual Language Candidate Forum for City Council and Ma yor Candidates DTSTART:20261009T003000Z DTEND:20261009T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002313Z UID:10001116-1791480600-1791491400@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:We invite the community to attend the Nonpartisan Dual Languag e Candidate Forum for City Council and Mayor Candidates on Thursday Octobe r 8. All candidates running for these offices have confirmed their attenda nce. To maximize accessibility by all\, there are 5 ways to participate: i n person (100 Civic Center Drive\, Lompoc) via Zoom\, via TAP TV Channel 2 3\, via KPEG Radio. and via YouTube post event. Live interpretation will b e provided in person and on Zoom. The community can ask questions of the c andidates by registering on Zoom (regardless of method of participation). \nThere will be a community candidate meet starting at 5:30- 6:00 pm at 10 0 Civic Center Dr\, Lompoc. The forum will begin at 6:15 and will be moder ated by Ms. Pam Gates and Ms. Dinah Perez-Lockhart both trained moderators . \nThe forum is hosted by 3 nonpartisan non profits: the American Associa tion of University Women Lompoc-Vandenberg branch\, the League of Women Vo ters of North Santa Barbara County and the NAACP Lompoc-Santa Maria chapte r and generously sponsor by the Fund for Santa Barbara. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002313Z URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/nonpartisan-dual-language-candid ate-forum-for-city-council-and-mayor-candidates/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:tgif! DTSTART:20261010T003000Z DTEND:20261010T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001019-1791567000-1791574200@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, EDC’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our community together again in our downtown courtyard in summer 20 26. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara\, tgif! features live music\, refreshing beverages\, and local food vendors. tgif! is a gr eat gathering of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations\, elec ted officials and good people from throughout the south central coast. EDC is joined at each tgif! by four nonprofit partners who are present to spe ak with the audience about their current work. \nTickets at the door: $20. 00 —Season pass: $95. Kids under 10 years old are free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Environmental Defense Center\, Garden Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA \, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/tgif-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:18th Annual Domestic Violence Solutions Brunch DTSTART:20261011T170000Z DTEND:20261011T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001090-1791712800-1791725400@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 18th Annual Domestic Violence Solutions Brunch on Sunday\, October 11th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. \ nEnjoy an inspiring morning featuring survivor stories\, a VIP reception\, brunch\, live auction\, our Gift Card Wall\, and the debut of our excitin g Golden Treasure Chest Experience\, where guests can purchase a chance to win one of ten incredible curated experiences. \nHeld during Domestic Vio lence Awareness Month\, this signature event supports the life-saving work of Domestic Violence Solutions and helps provide safety\, shelter\, couns eling\, and support to survivors throughout Santa Barbara County. The last two years\, this event has sold out\, so reserve your spot early. \nYour support creates safe nights\, healing journeys\, and opportunities to rebu ild. \n10AM VIP Reception | 11AM Brunch Program LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort\, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd\, Sa nta Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/18th-annual-domestic-violence-so lutions-brunch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Information Disorder and Global Politics: How Technology is Reshap ing International Relations DTSTART:20261027T230000Z DTEND:20261028T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001956Z UID:10001115-1793116800-1793121300@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The global information environment is undergoing a profound tr ansformation. News today comes as much from citizen reporting and social m edia feeds as from newspapers and journalists. Algorithms amplify false\, misleading\, or emotionally activating content\, leading to echo chambers and increased polarization. \nWhile in theory\, the democratization of inf ormation could expand citizens’ knowledge and insight\, in practice\, we live in an era of “information disorder” that could upend global poli tics. In the Pacific Views Talk for Fall 2026\, Julia Morse (Political Sci ence) examines how information disorder is changing conflict and cooperati on alongside developments in AI\, and recommends how policymakers might re spond to such challenges. \nJulia C. Morse is Associate Professor of Polit ical Science at UCSB and the author of The Bankers’ Blacklist (Cornell U niversity Press\, 2022). Her research examines international organizations \, compliance\, and the politics of information\, including contestation a nd disinformation in the AI age. \nShe is currently co-authoring a book Da mage Control: Lies\, Evasions\, and the Cost of Breaking International Law \, and also serves as a non-resident fellow at the Oxford Martin AI Govern ance Initiative\, where she co-directs the AI Upskilling for Social Scient ists program. Prior to academia\, Morse worked as an FBI intelligence anal yst and a foreign affairs officer at the US Department of State. She is a 2025–2026 UCSB Public Voices Fellow. \nMorse will deliver a presentation that is approximately 45-minutes\, followed by a Q&A session. \nThis even t may be photographed or recorded. \nAdvance registration is recommended a s space is limited. \nImage Description: An outdoor portrait of Julia C. M orse with the Pacific Views logo in the lower right. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001956Z LOCATION:UCSB Library | Pacific Views Room (8th Floor) URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/information-disorder-and-global- politics-how-technology-is-reshaping-international-relations/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytelling for Impact: Tools to Amplify Your Mission\, Build You r Influence and Unlock Funding DTSTART:20261028T200000Z DTEND:20261028T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001108-1793192400-1793203200@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 4 :00 pm\nSanta Barbara Foundation Offices – South County\n1111 Chapala St reet\, Suite #200\, Santa Barbara\nThrough the generous support of the San ta Barbara Foundation\, this workshop is being offered free of charge to s taff and board members of nonprofits serving communities in Santa Barbara County. \nDescription: \nThe stories we tell shape the world we live in an d the future we’re building. As funding becomes harder to secure and com petition for awards grows\, the ability to communicate your nonprofit’s impact with clarity\, emotion\, and purpose is no longer optional — it ’s essential. This workshop gives nonprofit leaders the tools and confid ence to craft stories that stand out and inspire action. \nLearning Object ives: \nExplain the strategic value of storytelling as a tool for advancin g their nonprofit mission\, building trust\, and influencing key audiences — including funders\, advocates\, and partners.\nIdentify and shape com pelling narratives that authentically reflect their mission\, values\, and impact.\nApply practical storytelling tools and techniques to craft stori es that inspire action\, deepen engagement\, and drive change.\nDesign and implement a storytelling process within their organizations\, including e ffective methods for sourcing\, curating\, and sharing authentic narrative s.\nDevelop and uphold responsible storytelling practices that ensure resp ect\, dignity\, and agency for the people and communities represented.\nDi scover and surface powerful stories in unexpected places\, expanding their organization’s capacity to capture and communicate impact. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:SBF Offices – South County\, 1111 Chapala Street\, Suite #200\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/storytelling-for-impact-tools-to -amplify-your-mission-build-your-influence-and-unlock-funding/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strategic Social Media for Nonprofit Growth and Engagement DTSTART:20261104T170000Z DTEND:20261104T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001109-1793782800-1793793600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026\n9:00 am – 1 2:00 pm\nVirtual Workshop via Zoom\nThrough the generous support of the Sa nta Barbara Foundation\, this workshop is being offered free of charge to staff and board members of nonprofits serving communities in Santa Barbara County. \nDescription \nSocial media has become one of the most powerful —and cost-effective—tools nonprofits can use to build awareness\, enga ge supporters\, and advance their mission. But successful social media isn ’t about posting more often\; it’s about posting with purpose. This in teractive virtual workshop will help nonprofit leaders develop a strategic approach to social media that aligns with organizational priorities\, eng ages the right audiences\, and delivers measurable results. Participants w ill explore how different social media platforms can support specific obje ctives\, from volunteer recruitment and donor cultivation to event promoti on\, corporate partnerships\, and talent acquisition. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for creating compelling content\, building an e fficient content calendar\, and using scheduling and analytics tools to ma ximize their time and impact. The workshop will also examine the role of o rganic versus paid social media\, explore current platform trends and best practices\, and demonstrate how social media can be integrated into large r fundraising and marketing campaigns. By the end of the session\, attende es will have a framework for developing purposeful\, mission-driven social media strategies and communicating their results to executive leadership\ , boards\, funders\, and other key stakeholders. \nLearning outcomes \nIde ntification of goals surrounding the utilization of social media marketing for your nonprofit (i.e. recruit volunteers\, attract full-time staff\, e ngage corporate donors\, cultivate individual donors or promote upcoming f undraising events)\nClarity on the use cases for each social media platfor m as it relates to the objectives of your nonprofit.\nBest practices in st reamlining the development\, editing\, and scheduling of your social media content calendar utilizing social media scheduling tools with metrics.\nL everaging social media marketing as a component of a larger marketing or d evelopment campaign (i.e. collaborations with more highly visible creators and utilization of relevant hashtags).\nCommunicating social media impact to your Executive Leadership Team\, Board\, corporate donors or individua l donors in alignment with your nonprofit fundraising objectives and missi on match.\nWho should attend: \nThis course would be valuable for executiv e directors\, nonprofit staff responsible for communications & marketing\, and Board members involved in the organization’s marketing and brand me ssaging. \nFacilitated By: Lindsey Carnett CEO of Marketing Maven LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/strategic-social-media-for-nonpr ofit-growth-and-engagement/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebration of the Sector DTSTART:20261111T003000Z DTEND:20261111T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001111-1794328200-1794337200@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\n4:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nMuseum of V entura County\n100 E. Main Street\, Ventura \nFree to Attend \nAbout this event\nJoin the Central Coast’s nonprofit community as we celebrate a ye ar of resilience\, collaboration and social impact! Take time to connect w ith over 150 nonprofit leaders and philanthropists. We are delighted to ho st our keynote speaker\, Kenneth Jones. Ken serves as the Senior Vice Pres ident and Chief Operating Officer of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Throughout his distinguished career\, Ken has helped shape the future of philanthropy by championing stronger\, more resilient nonprofit organizations and more effective philanthropic practice. At the MacArthur Foundation\, he oversees the Foundation’s finance\, grants\, informatio nal technology\, operations and administration while helping steward billi ons of dollars in philanthropic investments that advance justice\, opportu nity and thriving communities around the world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Museum of Ventura County\, 100 E. Main Street\, Ventura\, Ventura \, CA\, 93001\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/celebration-of-the-sector-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nonprofit Marketing: Building a Comprehensive Plan for Impact and Engagement DTSTART:20261117T170000Z DTEND:20261117T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001112-1794906000-1794916800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThrough the generous support of the Santa Ba rbara Foundation\, this workshop is being offered free of charge to staff and board members of nonprofits serving communities in Santa Barbara Count y. \nDo know the elements of a strong nonprofit marketing plan? How can yo u build such a plan that engages your constituents and meets your organiza tion’s goals? \nMarketing plays an important part in nonprofits and thei r success. In addition to promoting your organization\, it can raise aware ness of your cause and attract individual and corporate donors\, volunteer s\, and potential staff and board members. \nIn this workshop\, participan ts will build their understanding of:The key components of an integrated a nd multi-faceted marketing plan for your nonprofit \nThe key components of an integrated and multi-faceted marketing plan for your nonprofit\nStoryt elling and its role in expanding your nonprofit’s brand awareness\nEngag ing meaningfully with your Board\, donors\, and volunteers\, so they can a mplify your organization and its mission\nConnecting with news outlets to promote your organization\nTarget Audience: Executive Directors\, CEOs\, M arketing and Communications staff\, Board leaders and staff charged with m arketing and outreach\nFacilitated By: Stephanie Dufner \nWith 20 years of experience in Communications and Marketing\, Stephanie has expertise in i nternal and external communications\, web writing\, media relations\, publ ications\, and social media. She currently serves as a consultant with Cal ifornia State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran Universit y and writes content for the nonprofit Soroptimist International Sedro-Woo lley (Wash.). LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Buellton Library / Community Meeting Room\, 202 Dairyland Rd\, Bu ellton\, CA\, 93427 URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/nonprofit-marketing-building-a-c omprehensive-plan-for-impact-and-engagement/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR