CauseCupid Program Booklet

CAUSECUPID PROGRAM BOOKLET

May 14, 2025 5:30pm PDT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 Welcome

02-11 Nonprofit Organizations

12 BoardBuilders

13 Sponsors

WELCOME TO CAUSECUPID LOS ANGELES

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We’re so glad you swiped right on tonight’s event — our 22nd CauseCupid mixer!

The Envision team absolutely loves bringing together nonprofit organizations and passionate, committee board members.

Think of this booklet as your dating profile guide, a little peek into who’s in the room, what they care about, and what kind of relationship they’re hoping to build. Inside, you’ll find each nonprofit’s mission, key contacts, budget, board terms, and more. It’s your cheat sheet conversation starters.

To date, CauseCupid events have placed more than 500 Board members nationwide.

Hopefully tonight you’ll meet your perfect match!

As you’re mixing, mingling and feeling out the vibes, remember that Envision is here to support you throughout your relationship journey. Launched in early 2024, BoardBuilders is a comprehensive subscription that offers an extensive menu of services designed to build, fortify and raise the bar for nonprofit boards of directors.

Snag an Envision staffer for more details.

Take care, have fun and don’t stay out too late!

Your Cupids,

Matt Kamin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner matt@envisionnonprofit.com

Allison Fuller, Co-Founder & Managing Partner allison@envisionnonprofit.com

P.S. Want more info on BoardBuilders to grow & level-up your Board? Click here.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Mission: After-school All-Stars LA: Educate, Enlighten and Inspire youth to succeed in school and in life.

Hector LaFarga Jr CEO 323.957.4426 | hector.lafarga@la-allstars.org www.la-allstars.org

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Youth Development

$24M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

SERVICE AREA

4x/ Year

3-Year Term (renewable)

$10K

Mission: Nurture child well-being through prevention, collaboration, and compassion.

Kymberly Garrett Chief People Officer 424.230.6033 | kymberlygarrett@allforkids.org Allforkids.org

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Health & Human Services

$65M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

SERVICE AREA

4x/ Year

3-Year Term

$15K

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Mission: Beauty Bus delivers loving kindness, support, and compassion to seriously ill patients and their caregivers through beauty and personal grooming services.

Ruth Laurent-Kocher Executive Director 310.920.0900 | ruth@beautybus.org www.beautybus.org

SERVICE AREA Los Angeles, CA

BOARD MEETING 6x/ Year

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Health & Human Services Mental Health Services

$1.2M

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

2 Years

$5K

Mission: To end HIV infections by eliminating stigma, engaging people in wellness, removing barriers to care, and restoring dignity.

Jason Cupp Governance Committee Chair 323.874.4322 | jasoncupp1@gmail.com beingalivela.org

SERVICE AREA Los Angeles, CA

BOARD MEETING 11x/ Year

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Social Justice & Equity

$1.4M

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

2 Years (renewable)

$1.5K

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Mission: Crystal Stairs, Inc. is dedicated to uplifting South LA families through high-quality, culturally centered early education and child development services. We empower communities by promoting self-sufficiency, supporting childcare providers, and advocating for policies that advance equity and opportunity for every child and family we serve.

Jacqueline Vorhauer Director of External Affairs 323.421.2623 | jvorhauer@crystalstairs.org www.crystalstairs.org/ SERVICE AREA Social Services

BOARD MEETING 4x/Year

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Early Care and Education, Family Support Services

$400M

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

3 Years (renewable)

$2500/$5000

Mission: To provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with special needs — empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

Veronica Arteaga President and CEO 310.204.3300 | varteaga@ecf.net www.ecf.net

SERVICE AREA Culver City, CA

BOARD MEETING Quarterly

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Disability Services

$26M

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

3 Years (renewable)

$5000

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Mission: Give a Beat’s mission is to use the power of music as a pathway to healing and opportunity for those impacted by the criminal justice system.

Lauren Segal Co-Founder, Executive Director 818.516.6959 | lauren@giveabeat.org www.giveabeat.org

SERVICE AREA Los Angeles, CA

BOARD MEETING Quarterly

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Youth Services Performing Arts

$700K

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

1 Year (renewable)

$5000

Mission: Haven Hills empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, prevention, intervention, and education.

Iliana Tavera CEO 818.887.7481 | itavera@havenhills.org havenhills.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Canoga Park, CA

Domestic Violence Shelters Victim Aid

$4M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

12x / year

3 years (renewable)

Meaningful contribution

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Mission: Learning Rights Law Center fights to achieve education equity for underserved families in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. We provide free legal representation, advice, advocacy and training to families and communities whose children, as a consequence of disability or discrimination, have been denied equal access to a public education.

Randi Sunshine Executive Director 213.489.4030 | randi@learningrights.org www.learningrights.org CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Children's rights, Special Needs Disabled persons' rights

$2.2M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

SERVICE AREA

4x/ Year

No term limits

$3000

Mission: The Narrative Method is a California-based 501c3 nonprofit organization addressing the need for sharing our voices in an atmosphere of mutual respect without criticism. Thousands of individuals, from across the country and from all walks of life have bonded to themselves and others through The Narrative Method experience.

Richard Foos Board Chair 310.979.5882 | richard@rfoos.com thenarrativemethod.org SERVICE AREA Santa Monica, CA

BOARD MEETING 4-6x/year

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Special Population Support

$300M

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

2 Years

$2500

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Mission: The New Directions for Veterans mission is to empower men and women who served in the military, and their families, to lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Rudy Grimaldo Chairman 310-251-0897 | rgrimaldo@outlook.com www.ndvets.org

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Mental Health Services Health & Human Services

$7M-$10M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

SERVICE AREA

6x / Year

4 Years / 1 yr sabbatical

$5500

Mission: Promote high-quality early care & education.

Karen Fairey Director of External Affairs 323.229.6747 | kfairey@pathwaysla.org www.pathwaysla.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Family and Youth Services

$70M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

Quarterly

3 Years

$2500

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Mission: PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to build confidence in youth as they pursue their college, career, and life goals.

Richard Reyes Executive Director 323.441.6700 | richard@theplusmeproject.org www.theplusmeproject.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles County, CA

Education, Youth Organizing

$950K

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

6x / year

2 Years

$2500

Mission: Safe Parking LA provides safe overnight parking to facilitate stability and housing in Los Angeles County for individuals living in their vehicles, and advocates for fair and equitable treatment and resources for the unhoused.

Matt Tecle Executive Director 310.418.0142 | matthewt@safeparkingla.org www.safeparkingla.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

California

13x/ Year

Health & Human Services

1-3 Years

$3.6M

Meaningful Contribution

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Mission: Our Mission is to provide programs that empower women and their families to reach their full potential in a supportive, nurturing environment through education, building selfesteem, and strengthening community relationships.

Diana Pinto Executive Director 323.234.1471 | dpinto@southcentrallamp.org www.southcentrallamp.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Parent,/Adult Education, ECE, Food Aid

$1.7M

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

2-3 Years

$1000

7x/ Year

Mission: The Urban Peace Institute (UPI) implements comprehensive community safety strategies and dismantles harmful systems to ensure justice and freedom from violence.

Shelley MacKay Director of Development & Communications 213.404.0124 | smackay@urbanpeaceinstitute.org www.urbanpeaceinstitute.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Social Justice Youth Development, Jobs

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

Quarterly

N/A

$5000

$11.7M

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Mission: Urban Voices Project amplifies artistic expression through community singing to improve well being, strengthen social networks, and inspire individuals to be their own best advocates.

Kate Richards Geller Executive Director 917.514.1891 | kate@urbanvoicesproject.org www.urbanvoicesproject.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Arts & Culture Homelessness

$553K

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

6x/ Year

1-3 Years

$2500

Mission: Venice Arts exists to ignite, expand, and transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through photography and film education, and use our participatory storytelling practices to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.

Jaime Zavala Executive Director 310.392.0846 | jaime@venice-arts.org www.venicearts.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

Los Angeles, CA

4x/ Year

Children & Youth Arts & Culture, Humanities N/A

$1.6M

$10,000

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Mission: Wildwood's mission is to enrich lives through nature.

Dwain Wilson Executive Director 213.989.1955 | dwainw@wildwoodsla.org www.wildwoodsla.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

Los Angeles, CA

Environment Education & Research

$750K

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

6x/ Year

3 years (renewable)

$5000

Mission: At WUFAW, we’re all about leading the way in protecting and improving the lives of companion animals around the world. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on action, we’re focused on reducing the suffering of dogs and cats, especially by tackling overpopulation on a global scale.

Valarie Ianniello President & Cofounder 818.317.5863 | valarie@wufaw.org www.wufaw.org

SERVICE AREA

CAUSE

ORG BUDGET

BOARD MEETING

BOARD TERM

GIVE/GET

Los Angeles, California

3-4x/ Year

Animal Welfare Underserved Populations 2 Years

$75K

$2500

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SPONSORS Thank you to our loyal sponsors for their investment in CauseCupid and the health of the nonprofit sector.

BOLTON Bolton gives you a full range of world-class employee benefits, insurance, and risk management resources delivered with the service of a boutique firm.

FISHER PHILLIPS Fisher Phillips, LLP is one of the largest U.S. law firms representing management exclusively in the areas of labor, employment, civil rights, employee benefits, and immigration law.

NONPROFITS' UNITED Mission: Provide Quality, CostEffective Pooled Risk Coverage For Private Nonprofit Organizations.

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