The last few years haven’t been easy for many nonprofits. And a recession now looms. But according to Joanne Gonzalez-Forster, “hundreds of nonprofits have discovered that younger givers – the next gen of philanthropists. — are giving millions of dollars on apps, in monthly subscription-based fundraising and through cause-related connections to the brands they love or the brands they work for. Mobile giving by smart phone has increased 205 percent in the last year.” Gonzalez-Forster shares her knowledge and expertise with Mark Billings, CEO of Mosiac Consulting and Niki Chopra Richardson, Associate Director of TOArts. Live@5 airs on the third Tuesday of each month from 5-6 PM Pacific Time and can be viewed on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Live@5 features a livestreamed roundtable on ESG – Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance – and new SEC rules on how companies manage and report their ESG compliance. Did you know that Dun & Bradstreet now tracks your ESG rating and compares it to an industry standard, right on your D&B listing? The discussion is led by Jim Tyson, Senior Reporter for CFO Dive, and Laura Moreno Lucas, Partner at LAT VC, a venture capital firm investing in Latino-led businesses. Participants include Brent Baldwin, Senior Counsel, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Direct Relief, one of the world’s largest NGOs, and Paige Kuroyama, a Partner in CNM’s Los Angeles office where she leads CNM’s Technical Accounting Group. Paige has over 20 years of public accounting and auditing experience, and is considered one of CNM’s top experts on ESG. On its website Nasdaq says, “ESG data has increasingly become an important resource for investors seeking performance indicators, but also for public companies trying to increase operational efficiency, decrease resource dependency, and attract new customers and employees.” ESG is top of mind – or soon will be – with CEOs, CFOs, and CPO/CHROs. Live@5 airs on the third Tuesday of each month from 5-6 PM Pacific Time and can be viewed on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Finding talent to lead nonprofit organizations has always been challenging. During the pandemic many nonprofits saw key personnel leave for higher paying corporate jobs. Others left as part of the “great resignation” or to take care of children or other family members. But on the flip side, some nonprofits are finding top talent who have left the corporate world in search of more meaningful, purpose driven work. On our May Live@5 we’ll talk with nonprofit leaders on how they’re handling their recruiting. Jay Berger, partner at Morris & Berger, talks with several nonprofit leaders including: Vanessa Bechtel, President & CEO of the Ventura County Community Foundation Regina Birdsell, President and CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management Christine Essel, President and CEO, Southern California Grantmakers Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, President & CEO, St. Joseph Center, one of LA County’s largest homeless services providers. Brenda J. Zamzow, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

InfoDine features Who’s New and Who;s News. May 18, 2022’s gathering featured Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, new Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner, new CFO of Hilton Foundation Beth deHamel, new COO and CMO at Jafra USA Judith Sanchez Lopez, new President of Moorpark College Dr. Julius Sokenu and new CFO/COO at Conejo Valley School District Dr. Victor Hayek.

Join us on April 19 aka 4/20 Eve for a discussion on the Business of Cannabis aka The Cannabiz. Our featured guest is Graham Farrar, President of Glass House Brands and one of the leaders in the California cannabis industry. Joining Graham are Tim Rademaker, CEO, Trellis, LLC , a subsidiary of UNIFY Financial Credit Union, Jennifer Barry, Vice President of Retail, Farmacy Oren Bitan, Attorney and Shareholder, Buchalter

The Ventura County Civic Alliance (VCCA) presented its State of the Region Report late last year. Join us for an online update!

Special Date — Thursday, February 17, 2022, 5 to 6 PM
Livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn

Hosted By:Tony Biosotti, author of the State of the Region Report and Executive Editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times, the weekly business newspaper for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
David Maron, vice-chair of the VCCA and owner of Maron Software, a health insurance industry software company.

Featured Guests
Travis Mack, CEO at Saalex Corporation in Camarillo
Aimee Krause, SVP and Chief People Officer, Atara Biotherapeutics
Troy Brown, City Manager, City of Moorpark
Linda Braunschweiger, CEO, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County
Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub

What’s a girl to do? Hear from Illana Raia, founder of Etre Girls and Adam Mendler from the hugely popular 30 Minute Mentors Podcast. How can young women achieve their greatness? Can mentors help?

As the world comes back to work after Covid, the threat of violence is also returning. Violent crime is on the rise nationwide, and Covid related tensions (vax/no vax, masks/no masks, mandates/no mandates), as well as depression, uncertainty and anxiety can lead to violence in the workplace. What can executives do to prepare and ensure your organization and employees remain safe and protected? Hear from a panel of experts on what you can do to prepare, plan for and prevent tragedies. Who should attend – CFOs, CPO/CHROs/Chief Security Officers (CSOs), Risk Management personnel.

Panelists:
Florence Chung, CEO, The Hetty Group and expert in Public Safety Stakeholder Engagement
Stevan Bernard, Global Corporate Security Consultant, Former Chief Security Officer, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Brad Brekke, Former Chief Security Officer at Target Corporation, Retired FBI Agent
Matthew Horace, Chief Security Officer, Mayo Clinic (worldwide, all facilities)
Jim McDonnell, former Los Angeles County Sheriff
Moderated by FOX News Anchor and Correspondent Anita Vogel