Santa Barbara Foundation

We are thrilled to support Santa Barbara County's first youth transitional housing program, Lyons House! This incredible initiative, made possible through our partnership with Steve Lyons and the Channel Islands YMCA, provides essential life skills and support to help young adults transition to permanent housing. Check out this great piece from KSBY to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWeHc4Ef

📣 Calling all aspiring leaders and public service champions! Join us Thursday (April 17) in Santa Barbara for a dynamic in-person event focused on advancing cancer care through public health solutions! *Now Offering CME Credit!* 🤝 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and lead. ✅ Space is limited — register today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8JiG_mZ #HealthyLandscapeSymposium #CancerCare #PublicHealth #TheAmericanCancerSociety #LeadersinHealth #SantaBarbaraCounty #ProfessionalDevelopment #RegisterNow UCLA Health | Ridley-Tree Cancer Center | Santa Barbara Foundation | CenCal Health | American Cancer Society #CancerCare #LeadershipInHealth #SantaBarbaraCounty #ProfessionalDevelopment #RegisterNow

Attention Nonprofit Leaders, we need your help!   It is once again time to “check the vitals” of our local nonprofit sector. We know how critical the sector is in supporting our community and how rapidly things are changing right now with major policy and funding shifts. We want to stay informed about the challenges you face. Tell us how your organization is doing!   We are dedicated to supporting nonprofit leaders and we want to understand the current state of the sector. We request that one senior leader per organization complete the survey by Wednesday, April 30th.   Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gJXwhCxq

💡 Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) offer a smart, strategic way to give back. ✔ Immediate tax benefits ✔ Tax-free growth ✔ Flexible, values-based giving At the Santa Barbara Foundation, we make it easy to support what matters most to you. 📍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gd4r7Rid

We are grateful for the support our wonderful sponsors of the 82nd Person of the Year awards! Their generosity is instrumental in making this special community event a reality. The Person of the Year awards luncheon takes place on April 23rd. The event is almost sold out! Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gUYWeiEM

We recently filmed interviews with our 82nd Person of the Year awardees, George Burtness and Carrie Towbes! Here's a little behind-the-scenes glimpse. To see the full interviews and to celebrate these outstanding volunteers with the Santa Barbara community, join us at the awards luncheon on April 23rd. Tickets are almost sold out! Secure yours here: https://lnkd.in/gUYWeiEM

Your nonprofit’s brand is no April Fool's joke! It’s an experience you promise to donors in an uncertain world. Do your messages define who you are and what you stand for? Join Tammy Sims Johnson, CAP®, Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Santa Barbara Foundation and Zach Hochstadt, Mission Minded’s Founding Partner and Creative Director next Wednesday, April 9, at 10am PT/1pm ET. We’ll discuss how effective messaging is the foundation of all good fundraising. #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising #donorcommunications

The 2025 William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Grant Cycle is Now Open! William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarships are available to licensed nonprofit child care centers that provide quality child care for working families. The funds applied for may be used to subsidize child care program fees/costs for current Santa Barbara County residents. - Application deadline: April 30th - Maximum award: $50,000 Click here for further guidelines and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gq57ug3p

🌿 Healthy Landscapes Series: Cancer Care in Santa Barbara County🌿 I'm proud to share that the American Cancer Society, in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara Health, is participating in the Healthy Landscapes Series — a powerful platform addressing key public health issues. I’m honored to help bring these important conversations to the forefront — especially when it comes to improving access to cancer care and reducing health disparities in our region. This event will bring together community leaders, health professionals, and advocates to explore solutions that create healthier, more equitable landscapes for all. 📅 Don’t miss out — Register today and be part of the movement to advance cancer care in our communities! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkSnW5Nb #CancerCare #PublicHealth #HealthyLandscapes #AmericanCancerSociety #HealthEquity #SantaBarbara #CentralCoast #CommunityHealth #HealthcareAccess #ACS

Your nonprofit’s brand is not a luxury. It’s an experience you promise to donors in an uncertain world. Do your messages define who you are and what you stand for? Join Tammy Sims Johnson, CAP®, Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Santa Barbara Foundation and Zach Hochstadt, Mission Minded’s Founding Partner and Creative Director on Wednesday, April 9, at 10am PT/1pm ET. We’ll discuss how effective messaging is the foundation of all good fundraising. #majordonors #philanthropy #fundraising #fundraisingcomms