Why the Latest Nonprofit Hearing Should Worry Us All
By Elsa Tamayo Alvarez, Member Services I’ve worked with local nonprofits for a while now, and I’ve seen how much effort and care goes into
Elsa Tamayo
June 7, 2025
Blogs/Opinion Pieces
What’s Next for DEI in Nonprofits? Maybe Something More Human
By Elsa Tamayo Alvarez, Member Services I recently came across an article by Seth Chalmer titled “As Nonprofits Face the DEI Wars, Can a ‘Prohuman’
Rose Filicetti
June 6, 2025
Bridging Gaps: Connecting Santa Cruz Seniors to Services
Bridging Gaps: Connecting Santa Cruz Seniors to Services By Elsa Tamayo Alvarez Collaborative Health & Human Services Department of Health Human Services and Public Policy
Rose Filicetti
May 17, 2025
Santa Cruz is Expanding Beach Access: And It’s a Big Deal
Hi everyone! Elsa Tamayo here, CSUMB student and intern at Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County. I recently read a great article in the Santa Cruz
Rose Filicetti
May 6, 2025
Supporting California’s Nonprofits: Why AB 880 is Essential for Their Survival
Hi everyone, Elsa Tamayo here, intern at Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County! I recently read an article by Ray Cancino of Community Bridges, published in
Rose Filicetti
May 6, 2025
“Paving the Way for Senior Support: Grey Bears’ Vision for a Brighter Future”
Hello everyone. My name is Elsa Tamayo, CSUMB student and current intern for Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County. In this blog post, I am excited
Rose Filicetti
May 4, 2025
Why Ethical Community Engagement Starts with the 3 Rs
Hello, my name is Elsa Tamayo, current intern and student at CSUMB. In this short blog/opinion piece I reflected on the importance of ethical community
Rose Filicetti
April 22, 2025
Shaping the Future of Aging: Key Insights and Solutions from the Master Plan of Aging Solutions Summit
Hello, my name is Elsa Tamayo, current intern for Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County and student at California State University, Monterey Bay. In October 2024,
Rose Filicetti
April 3, 2025
Community as the Formula for Fulfillment
As I prepare for my own retirement, I reflect on the inspiring words about the importance of building community in “My Parting Prescription for America”
Rose Filicetti
March 23, 2025
Welcoming Yvette Brooks: A New Era for United Way of Santa Cruz County
Hello everyone! My name is Elsa Tamayo, a current CSUMB student and intern at Nonprofit Connection. In this member spotlight I am excited to share
Rose Filicetti
March 23, 2025