Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that three of our senior students have been named QuestBridge Scholars, earning full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities. This year’s Scholars will attend: QuestBridge scholarships cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, offering students not only access to higher education but […]
Nonprofit Leadership
Welcoming Shelsy Zárate Chávez as Program Coordinator
A Full Circle Journey Expanding Minds Matter SoCal’s Impact Minds Matter Southern California is growing—and we’re thrilled to announce that Shelsy Zárate Chávez has joined our team as Program Coordinator! This new role reflects our expansion as we continue to serve more students, engage more volunteers, and strengthen alumni programming. With Shelsy joining our programming […]
Minds Matter Southern California Honored with Prestigious HALO Award for Volunteer Excellence
Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the HALO Award, a local capacity-building program presented by the Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation. Focused on strengthening nonprofit volunteer programs in Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, the HALO Award supports organizations through peer learning, coaching, and […]
Minds Matter Southern California Students Score Big with College Acceptances and Scholarships
Minds Matter Southern California Class of 2024 students have been accepted to leading colleges and universities, including Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Stanford, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Pomona, Pitzer, UPenn, Washington University, UCLA, and USC.
Navigating Uncertainty: 19 Lessons For Creating A Stellar Nonprofit Member Experience
The past couple of years has posed significant challenges for nonprofits, forcing them to adapt and respond swiftly to survive a prolonged pandemic and an uncertain economy. As the landscape continues to evolve, there are invaluable lessons that can help nonprofits create a better member experience in the future. By internalizing those lessons, nonprofit professionals […]
20 Key Characteristics Needed In Today’s Nonprofit Leaders
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, nonprofit organizations play an important role in addressing societal challenges and driving positive change. To navigate this complex landscape and lead their organizations toward success, nonprofit leaders must possess a distinct set of characteristics. Below, 20 Forbes Nonprofit Council members share critical traits that are paramount for effective nonprofit leaders in […]