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Read Donna's Story

Learn how Donna overcame her addictions and moved toward stability.

Read Jose's Story

Read how Jose got the help and support he needed to overcome problems and to begin to build a successful future.

Read Jack &
Hazel's Story

Appreciate how a dedicated organization saved Jack and Hazel’s home from unscrupulous lenders.

Nonprofit Resources

The California State Employees Charitable Campaign is no longer accepting applications for 2010. The process will re-open later in the year.  If you would like further information about the California State Employees Charitable Campaign, please go to: www.csecc.org.

 

Combined Federal Campaign
Please look for information on how to be part of the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign soliciting military, civilian and postal employees to take place in the fall of 2010. Agencies will be notified regarding acceptance or denial in early May. If you receive a letter of denial for the Combined Federal Campaign, appeals will be accepted beginning May 14, 2010.

 

Note: The Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties Combined Federal Canmpaign deadline for the 2010 applications is Friday, April 2nd by 4pm.

           Once complete, please mail or deliver the application to the following address:

          

           CFC Monterey Santa Cruz 0117

           Attn: Catherine Franks

           60 Garden Court, Suite 350

           Monterey, CA 93940

          

           Faxed copies will not be accepted. General campaign information is available at:

           http://www.opm.gov/cfc/Charities/


           Alternatively, the local applications are available to download at the following website:

           http://www.opm.gov/cfc/Charities/modelcharityapp.asp

 

           Forms:

           2010 Local Independent Application

           2010 FSYA Application

           2010 Local Federation Application

 


Nonprofit Accountability Assessment Tool
The Accountability Assessment Tool is designed for nonprofit organizations to use in order to assess their performance in 10 areas of accountability. It is designed to allow nonprofits to see what kinds of practices, principles and behaviors are already embedded in the organization and which ones might require proactive effort to create and use.

Donor Bill or Rights (English)
Donor Bill or Rights (Spanish)
Several prominent fundraising organizations have developed the Donor Bill of Rights to assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations they are asked to support.


Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County (NAMC)
NAMC is an unincorporated membership organization that develops and implements programs that encourage its members to work collaboratively and support one another, improve the internal operations and structures of nonprofit organizations and that speak to the larger community about the critical role of the nonprofit industry in our society. NAMC website: www.alliancemonterey.org

For the Common Good -- Executive Summary

For the Common Good -- Full Report
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in sustaining Monterey County's economic and social health. The Economic Impact Study, For the Common Good, tells the story of Monterey County nonprofits and demonstrates their collective strength and impact on the local economy.


Homeless Census 2009

The data presented in this report provide an updated view of the homeless population in Monterey County. The census and survey data help create a better understanding of likely causes and contributing factors to homelessness, and thereby, help service providers develop the best strategies to address remedies and mitigating efforts. For information on the 2007 Homeless Census, clik the link here: Homeless Census 2007