by Ken Saxon, Leading From Within Board Chair When I was building a business, one of the more powerful and trustworthy frameworks I came across for understanding growth in an organizational venture was Corporate Lifecycles. This idea applies something like…
By Ann Pieramici for Leading From Within | June 14, 2019 | 10:48 a.m. Noozhawk One of the great rules of leadership is to create a work environment that gives employees the space and encouragement to shine, according to Janet Garufis, chairman/CEO of…
How Women Give was presented by Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Leading From Within By Ann Pieramici for Natalie Orfalea Foundation | May 15, 2019 | 12:20 p.m. Local nonprofits could be leaving money on the table when it comes to reaching female donors.…
By Ken Saxon | May 11, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. Noozhawk Article In 2009, when we at Leading From Within completed running our very first leadership program for nonprofit leaders, I remember thinking how sad it would be if we let all these new connections…
Noozhawk By Carrie Randolph March 26, 2019 Leading From Within has announced the appointment of Michael Medel to its board of directors. Professionally, Medel has spent the last 15 years working at Santa Barbara City College in a variety of…
Noozhawk By Carrie Randolph March 18, 2019 Investing in the next generation of nonprofit leaders, Leading From Within launched its newest class of Emerging Leaders. The program empowers, elevates and connects the next generation of social sector leaders in Santa Barbara County.…
Noozhawk By Carrie Randolph February 28, 2019 The community’s future change-makers were enthusiastically welcomed into the 20th anniversary class of Katherine Harvey Fellows last week at a welcome reception attended by more than 70 community leaders, supporters and program…
November 13, 2018 Ten years ago this morning, I was up early (as I am this morning) taking a walk up Gibraltar Road in the mountains high above Santa Barbara. It was so very peaceful, the stars were sparkling, it…
On Wednesday, June 28, Leading From Within was honored as a Nonprofit of the Year at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Leading From Within was selected by State Assemblywomen, Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara)…
Santa Barbara Foundation April 2017 By Santa Barbara Foundation | posted April 2017 in Nonprofit Excellence Spotlight On a sunny day in late February, State Assemblymember Monique Limón and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Environmental Council Sigrid Wright sat in the grass…