Upcoming Events:
Raising Money for Urban Greening and Food Justice Projects
Presented by: Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training
Sponsored by The California Urban Forestry Council and California Food and Justice Coalition
Date/Time: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:30 – 4 pm
Location: Public Counsel, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 610 S. Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Registration: $60 (includes materials and lunch)
Scholarships: Available for Organizations with budgets under $150,000
Download flier [PDF] | Register
For More Information Contact: Heather Fenney at or call 310-591-4017
Details:
Join GIFT for an interactive all-day training on how to take your emerging fundraising programs to the next level. Diversification is the key and GIFT will help you and your organization maximize your existing income streams and provide you with new fundraising strategies to consider. The training will feature: The principles of a strong fundraising program, including who should be involved and how to engage staff and board members. How to identify prospective funders and how to build lasting relationships with them. Simple ways to raise money from members and other individuals, including maximizing special events Hands-on activities, discussions, peer-sharing, and the trainer's expertise - new ideas and clearer plans for how to grow your fundraising program.
Past Events:
The Garden screening and panel - a benefit for CFJC, March 4, 2009
How To Secure Land for Urban Agriculture to Bring Healthy, Affordable Food to All
Grow Local, San Francisco Bay Area
November 15, 2008, 10am - 5pm
1000 Broadway Ave, Suite 500, Oakland, CA, (1 block from the 12th Street BART station)
More information: download flier in English [JPG]
A Workshop In San Bernadino On Ways To Increase Access to Healthy Food For All Through Urban Agriculture
Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:30am - 5:00pm
Diocese of San Bernardino, 1201 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino
More information: download flier in English [JPG]
Understanding San Diego's Food System Workshop
Strategies for Increasing Access to Healthy Food in All Communities
A one-day meeting of grassroots community members and food justice advocates who are invested in a healthier San Diego.
September 13, 2008 - 10am-4:30pm
City Heights Wellness Center
4440 Wightman Street, San Diego CA 92105
More information: Download Flyer in English or Spanish [PDF] | San Diego Food Not Lawns Website
CFJC Fundraising Dinner At Slow Food Nation, August 30, 2008
Read about the event on the Slow Food Nation website | View Photos
As everyone who attended can attest every one of the numerous courses was delicious - the Allstar Organics Garden Tomato Salad with burrata cheese, the Grilled California Sturgeon and the Nectarine Crisp with rose petal ice cream. Yum!
In total, we raised $2,500 which will go towards researching and launching our new campaign to create a more sustainable, localized and community driven food system. Thank you Market Bar. Thank you Slow Food. Thank you to the people that grew, distributed and processed the food. And thank you to all of you that came and showed your support. It is deeply appreciated.
If you are interested in organizing a small fundraiser for CFJC so we can continue our important work please contact us at . And you can always support us by donating online.
Speak-Out and Eat-In For A Fair and Healthy Farm Bill
Wednesday, February 13th at the UN Plaza Farmers Market
On-line Press Packet: Press Advisory - Press Contacts - Organizational Sign-on Letter
Press Release - Photos
Member Meet-ups, December 2007-March 2008
Locations:
- San Jose
- Fresno
- San Diego
- Los Angeles Region
- Monterey Bay Region
- Humboldt County
- Sacramento
- San Francisco
: : To read the report from these meet-ups, download the PDF.
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