Monthly Programs
TVNPA Monthly Meetings are always open to the community at large at no cost.
Learn new skills, network with other nonprofits and businesses, discover answers to unanswered questions, ponder new paths for your organizations. All of this happens for attendees at each of our monthly program meetings. Our meetings are held the second Thursday of each month (with a few exceptions: be sure to check the calendar page).
Monthly programs are free, open to all, and feature knowledgeable experts on topics of import to nonprofits. Programs are made possible by the generosity of our program sponsor The Bankhead Theater, funding from TVNPA memberships, individual donors, and raffles – with wonderful prizes (in-person meetings only).
TVNPA is dedicated to keeping our members and guests safe during the pandemic while still providing compelling programming. Beginning in March 2020, we adjusted our monthly programs to be held via Zoom. We hope to resume in-person meetings as soon as safely possible.
In-person programs are held at The Bankhead Theater in Livermore from 10am-noon. The theater is located at 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Past Monthly Program Topics:
| August 2021 | Leveraging Donor Advised Funds for Fundraising Success Lisa Barr, Regional Director, West – National Philanthropic Trust David Russo, Senior Director, Planned Giving & Corporate Relations – Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. |
| July 2021 | Walking the Path Towards Board Inclusivity Jim Taylor, Vice President of Leadership Initiatives – BoardSource Dr. Lydia Hughes-Evans, Founder & CEO – Pure Momentum Consulting Dr. Renee Ross, Founder – The Ross Collective |
| June 2021 | 6th Annual Grantmakers Panel – Through the Grantmaker’s Lens: Refining Strategies in Seeking Funds Nadine Horner, MBA, CAE – Lawrence Livermore National Lab Allison Magee – Zellerbach Family Foundation Terry Mock – Clif Family Foundation C. Davis Parchment – Candid Nichelle Rachal – The Clorox Company Mary Ann Rozsa – Rotarian Foundation of Livermore |
| May 2021 | The Dangers of Unconscious Demotions Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D., Founder & CEO – Worthwhile Research & Consulting |
| April 2021 | Fundraising in the “New Normal” Times: Navigating Changes in Event Development & Logistics Chris Carter – Livermore Performing Arts Center Freddie Silveria, BAS – FSA Auctions |
| March 2021 | Getting Back to Normal! Keeping Workers and Volunteers Safe Robert Nuddleman – Nuddleman Law Firm, P.C. |
| February 2021 | Meet the New Mayors: Strengthening Relationships Between Cities and Nonprofits Karla Brown (Pleasanton) Melissa Hernandez (Dublin) Dave Hudson (San Ramon) Bob Woerner (Livermore) |
| January 2021 | Getting to YES! The Art of Influence Amy Aines, CEO – Damianakes Communications |
| December 2020 | Together We’re Better: Sharing Solutions & Celebrating Community to Close Out a Year Like No Other |
| October 2020 | Integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Board Culture and Performance Jim Taylor, Vice President Leadership Initiatives – BoardSource |
| October 2020 (Special Meeting) | Meet the Candidates (Alameda County Supervisor) Vinnie Bacon David Haubert |
| September 2020 | TVNPA 2020 Forum: Learn with Us, Lead with Us – Black Lives Matter Caretha Coleman, Chairman – Dignity Community Care Jackie Bouvier Copland, Ph.D., Founder of Black Philanthropy Month; Founder CEO of The WISE Fund James W. Head, President / CEO – East Bay Community Foundation Harold Roundtree, President / CEO – UNCLE Credit Union |
| August 2020 | Planned Giving Isn’t Hard…. You Can Do It! David Russo, Senior Director of Planned Giving & Corporate Relations – Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County |
| July 2020 | 5 Things Fundraisers Must Do Now Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE – Stanford Institute of Philanthropy |
| June 2020 | Telling Our Stories Now Andy Goodman, Director – The Goodman Center |
| May 2020 | Championing Your Cause: Advocacy in Contemporary Times Catherine Baker in Conversation with Advocate Jennifer Fearing |
| April 2020 | Employment Law Update 2020 Robert Nuddlemen – Nuddleman Law Firm, P.C. |
| February 2020 | Storytelling, Engagement & Design: Make Your PowerPoints Shine! Rick Altman – Host of Presentation Summit |
| January 2020 | Building Bridges, Forging New Partnerships (Building Business & Government Partners) Steve McCoy Thompson, Executive Director – Partners in Education Foundation |