Tuesday: How Will Non-Profits Survive?

By Eric Richardson
Published: Monday, January 12, 2009, at 11:07AM

Community Partners 2008-2009 Biennial Report

The cover of Community Partners' 2008-2009 Biennial Report, illustrated by David G. Brown.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The current economic climate may be tough on businesses, but it's proven even more difficult for non-profit organizations that rely on donor contributions to survive. On Tuesday, Zocolo's Public Square series hosts a panel on the future of the sector, asking "How Will Non-Profits Survive?"

The discussion will be hosted by Community Partners President Paul Vandeventer. On the panel are the Weingart Foundation's Fred Ali, California Black Women's Health Project founder Frances E. Jemmott, United Way's Alicia Lara, L.A. Health Action's Yolanda Vera and USC's Adlai Wertman.

Community Partners acts as incubator for roughly 150 non-profit projects, including blogdowntown's parent, verbdowntown.

The event takes place at 7:30pm at the Central Library (524 S. Flower). There is no charge, but reservations are required and can be made via the event website.

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David Kennedy writes:

Here's some food for thought for fundraisers in their marketing efforts.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123258358706104403.html

# on Jan.22.2009 AT 10:40 AM
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mary roben writes:

The effects of the economic downturn can be felt everywhere. Millions of Americans are loosing their jobs and thousands of nonprofits are struggling to survive - many being forced to reduce services or close their doors due to the failing economy. These are the same landmark nonprofits that your readers support, serve as board members for, or even earn their living with.

SmartVolunteer, a New York based nonprofit organization, offers a significant opportunity during this economic downturn. We are the web’s leading skills-based volunteering network. Our mission is to connect skilled professionals with volunteer opportunities at non profits in need.

We offer skilled professionals (both employed and unemployed) the opportunity to use and improve their current skills and develop new ones while at the same time providing nonprofits with the FREE professional services they need to survive.

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For additional information please email Mary Roben at mroben@smartvolunteer.org

# on Feb.16.2009 AT 01:09 PM

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