The Faulkner Gallery at the Downtown Santa Barbara Public Library was packed today (November 20) with attendees from all sectors--nonprofit, business, government, and private--everyone eager to hear more about a new movement called "Impact HUB."

In this candid interview, Geoff Green, Executive Director for the Fund for Santa Barbara discusses his thoughts on opportunities and challenges facing the philanthropic and nonprofit communities in Santa Barbara.

Last night (11/4) I sat in rapt attention in the second row of Campbell Hall along with a sold out audience listening to world-renowned historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin...

Successful nonprofit leaders know that the strategic planning process is just the beginning, laying the foundation for real action in real time. The best strategic plans begin with a "plan for the plan," including process steps, timelines, accountabilities, and outcomes. The process can take anywhere from one to six months, depending on the organization's circumstances. It's best to include a wide variety of carefully chosen stakeholders to comprise the strategic planning task group: board members, leadership and line staff, community leaders, clients, and key donors.

This interview with Joyce Dudley, Santa Barbara County District Attorney, focuses on the role of passion in a nonprofit, the importance of reputation, the power in telling your organization's story, board member responsibilities, legal issues affecting nonprofits, the unique role of nonprofits in Santa Barbara County, and the importance of regular research and development.

Gallo gives us his thoughts on the importance of measuring the results of education, the key to nonprofit sustainability, and the implications of our area's changing demographics.

“What do we do if the board is all there is—no staff and no other volunteers?” This article discusses ways of fulfilling governance and operations duties when there is no staff.

An excellent article on the "Blue Ribbon Method" of nominating board members.

Without a vital nonprofit sector, we would not describe our living situation as "paradise." So, what proactive measures can we take to assure the continued vitality of this valuable sector? How can we make sure trouble stays out of our nonprofit paradise?

This interview with Ken Saxon focuses on the imperative of providing professional development for nonprofit leaders and describes his four key programs: Leading From Within, Emerging Leaders Program, Courage to Lead, and Katherine Harvey Fellows.