Benevolent Vision

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Discover essential tips and strategies to create impactful annual reports that resonate with your audience and highlight your achievements. From storytelling to financial transparency, we've got you covered.

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Honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. Today, we remember and thank you. 🇺🇸

Ever felt lost in the world of grant applications? 🤔 Don't worry, we've got your back! Check out our blog where we demystify the grant application process, giving you all the insider tips and tricks to pursue grants from private foundations like a pro! 💼💡 Dive in now to unlock the secrets to successful grant writing and secure the funding you need to make a difference! 📝💰 "

Benevolent Vision—Demystifying the Grant Application Process: A Guide for Pursuing Grants from Private Foundations Introduction:  Embarking on the journey of securing grants is a critical aspect of sustaining and expanding the impact of nonprofits. The grant seeking cycle involves a series of interconnected steps that, when navigated strategically, can lead to successful funding outcomes. In this guide

Today is and we'd like to shine some light on our client L.L. Foundation for Youth's grantee, Los Angels Children's Project! Based in Antelope and Lancaster County youth participate in a program includes a six-week apprenticeship and six weeks of on-the-job training in classic car repair and shop skills, along with soft skills training provided by The Los Angeles County Office of Education. Thanks in part to the L.L. Foundation for Youth grant, scholarships covering the entire tuition amount are provided to those accepted into the program. Read more about their life-changing work today!

Lost Angels Children's Project: Overcoming Barriers - L.L. Foundation for Youth Lost Angels Children’s Project (LACP) is a nonprofit organization that provides innovative vocational training, social enterprise, and traditional outreach programs to disadvantaged youth in distressed communities in the Antelope Valley and Lancaster areas of Los Angeles County. LACP’s 12-week w...

We can't let Earth Day go by without mentioning the work of Deep Springs College. Deep Springs College is a unique place for higher learning that grounds itself on the values of academia, self-governance, and manual labor. The college is located on an isolated cattle ranch in Deep Springs Valley and was created to prepare young people for a life of service to humanity. The unique curriculum challenges students to take responsibility for themselves and their communities. Learning to respect the land and be upstanding citizens are critical skills! 🌎

We were able to support our client L.L. Foundation for Youth in making the first gift to the Endowment of and a multi-year program commitment to the Summer Session! read more about that dynamic partnership here:

Deep Springs College: Endowment and Commitment to the Summer Session - L.L. Foundation for Youth Deep Springs College is a unique place for higher learning that grounds itself on the values of academia, self-governance, and manual labor. They commit to covering full tuition, room and board for their students. The college is located on an isolated cattle ranch in Deep Springs Valley and was crea...

"🧩 April is Autism Awareness Month! 🧩 Let's celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of individuals on the autism spectrum. Understanding, acceptance, and inclusion are key. Let's spread awareness, kindness, and support for our neurodiverse community. Together, we can create a world that embraces everyone's differences.

Learn more about an organization that is doing the work on the Autism Partnership Foundation website! https://buff.ly/3VH5raE

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About - Autism Partnership Foundation Our Vision A world where all individuals with autism reach their fullest potential. Our Mission Advancing effective methodology and behavior analytic treatment to improve outcomes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Little About Us The latest statistics from the CDC are sobering: about 1...

🌟 Unlock the secrets to building impactful relationships with your funders! Check out our latest blog post for five essential strategies that every grantee should know. Whether you're a nonprofit or a family foundation, these insights will empower you to strengthen connections, maximize impact, and foster long-lasting partnerships. Dive in now and elevate your grant-seeking game! 💼🔍

Benevolent Vision—Grantees: Five Ways to Build an Impactful Relationship with your Funder Building impactful relationships is critical for securing funding, establishing relationships, and furthering an organization. Communicating the work that your organization does is key to building trust and fostering long standing relationships. Making the effort to build a stand out as a grantee al

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Children’s Ranch Foundation introduces an innovative animal caretaking initiative for children with diverse abilities. Thanks to the impactful collaboration with L.L. Foundation for Youth, 12 young adults facing developmental challenges enjoyed over 5 months of transformative experiences at the Ranch. Join us in celebrating the power of collective efforts in fostering positive change! Read more about it here: https://buff.ly/42dEEDU

Fostering Empowerment: The Transformative Journey of The Children's Ranch Foundation - L.L. Foundation for Youth The Children’s Ranch Foundation introduces an animal caretaking initiative designed for children, teenagers, and young adults with diverse abilities, including those tackling learning, social/emotional, and developmental challenges. Crafted by a dedicated team of women specializing in therapeutic ...

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, we honor the legacy of a visionary leader whose tireless dedication to equality inspires us all. At Benevolent Vision, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering positive change within nonprofits and family foundations. Let's continue working together to build a more just and equitable world.

🌟✨ Maximizing Year-End Impact: Tips for Fundraising Success! 🌟✨

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's the perfect time for nonprofits to harness the holiday spirit and year-end tax planning for impactful fundraising! 🎁✨ Read here to learn how to elevate your year end campaign!

Benevolent Vision—Maximizing Year-End Fundraising Success As the year comes to a close, organizations are presented with the opportunity to maximize their fundraising efforts. With the holiday spirit (and year- end tax planning) in full swing, donors are more generous during this time. To help your nonprofit make the most of this season, we've outlined hel

In the spirit of the last day of November, we present a new blog: "Giving Thanks: Strategies for Showing Appreciation". Explore the various ways to express gratitude and make a difference in people's lives. Join us as we delve into the art of appreciation when it comes to donors and stakeholders!

Benevolent Vision—Giving Thanks: Strategies for Showing Appreciation As we make it through the holiday season, we recognize that this is an opportunity for nonprofits to express heartfelt gratitude to those who make their missions possible. In that spirit, let's explore creative and meaningful ways for organizations to show appreciation to their invaluable supporters

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Women Warriors 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, we're proud to introduce a blog celebrating the incredible women who have served our nation. Our client, L.L. Foundation for Youth was able to partner with the Foundation for Women Warriors, an organization that's making a real difference in the lives of female veterans and their families. Their stories of resilience and courage will inspire you. Read more about them below 🌟

Foundation for Women Warriors: Resources and Support - L.L. Foundation for Youth Foundation For Women Warriors (FWW) is a distinguished organization with a deep-rooted commitment to supporting women veterans and their children, recognizing the distinct set of challenges that women face in the military. In a historically male-dominated sphere, the experiences of women in the arme...

... Because nothing is spookier than having an unsustainable infrastructure. Happy Halloween 👻 🎃

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Benevolent Vision—How Can I Build a Sustainable Infrastructure? 4 Key Questions to Ask Infrastructure can be defined as the people, systems, and technologies that organizations use to ensure success. Infrastructure is essential to any successful organization regardless of industry. It is the core of any well-functioning establishment, including family foundations and public charities.

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How Nonprofits Are Using Data to Attract and Retain Members Several experts joined the Chronicle to discuss how data insight can help organizations recruit, retain, and engage members in their programming.

It's and we can't let the day go by without acknowledging the work of our client L.L. Foundation for Youth's grantee Didi Hirsch. With the support of L.L. Foundation for Youth, Did Hirsch was able to facilitate their Teen Line program.

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Didi Hirsch: Teens Supporting Teens - L.L. Foundation for Youth Since 1942, Didi Hirsch has been serving communities in Southern California. They aim to promote mental wellness, prevent su***de, and break through the stigmas associated with mental illness. Didi Hirsch’s work spans beyond their clinical work in mental health as they have several programs and in...

Have you ever wondered how you can build an impactful relationship with potential funders? We've compiled a list of actions and tips to help you develop real relationships for your organization.

Benevolent Vision—Grantees: Five Ways to Build an Impactful Relationship with your Funder Building impactful relationships is critical for securing funding, establishing relationships, and furthering an organization. Communicating the work that your organization does is key to building trust and fostering long standing relationships. Making the effort to build a stand out as a grantee al

Shout out to our client, Casting Society of America for completing the Benevolent Vision Board Roles and Responsibilities: Training I! This training covered topics ranging from responsibilities to board structure and function.

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Did you know the work of supporting youth does not end in youth? Our client L.L. Foundation for Youth proudly supports Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. OYHFS has been dedicated to helping children in and at risk of foster care through adulthood.

Read more about the amazing work they do here:

Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services: New Facilities and Housing - L.L. Foundation for Youth L.L. Foundation for Youth has provided Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services with a grant of $100,000.00. OYHFS has been dedicated to helping children in and at risk of foster care achieve success at home, at school, and beyond for over a century. In response to the fragmented services experience...

We are proud to announce that we've been working on an annual report for our client L.L. Foundation for Youth! This report captures all of the accomplishments of the organization, data and metrics on funding, and spotlight stories on select grantees. Annual reporting is a place for nonprofits, charities, and family foundations to proudly showcase the good they've been able to accomplish.

Check out the annual report here!:

About Us | L.L. Foundation for Youth L.L. Foundation for Youth provides charitable grants to tax-exempt organizations that provide medical and/or education assistance to youth and young adults.

Annual reporting season is among us, and you may be wondering if your organization should publish one. At BV, the answer to this question is always YES! Not only are annual reports a great way for people to see the good your organization does, but they are also an opportunity to potentially attract more donors and funding.

Check out our recent blog for tips on what you should be including in your annual report!

Benevolent Vision—Annual Reports 101: For Nonprofits/Public Charities   Annual reporting season is among us, and you may be wondering if your organization should publish one. At BV, the answer to this question is always YES! Not only are annual reports a great way for people to see the good your organization does, but they are also an opportunity to potential

In honor of August being Family Fun Month, we have to spotlight Camp Tawonga and their commitment to "serving as a leader in Jewish camping, fostering in children and families a deep connection to nature, community and Judaism."

Our client L.L. Foundation for Youth was able to support Camp Tawonga in providing hundreds of teens of Jewish faith whose families are unable to afford full Camp fees. These teens and young adults were given the tools to navigate mental health issues, find their footing and become their best selves.

Read more about the wonderful work they do for families and youth here:

Camp Tawonga - L.L. Foundation for Youth “We look forward to breaking ground on a new Teen Village, thanks to the generous support of the L.L. Foundation for Youth. It will be a beautiful home for our teens to grow, build community and participate in immersive nature-based Jewish experiences. This enhancement to our campsite could not co...

Did you know that July is ? This month commemorates the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We see this important work in action with our client L.L. Foundation for Youth's grantee, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). L.L. Foundation for Youth was able to support CAF distribute grants to young adult athletes between the ages of 13-26 living in Southern California. These grants provided adaptive sports equipment, sports prosthetics, and expenses for coaching, training, and competition travel for youth with permanent physical disabilities!

We are proud to support this critical work and continue to push for access for all! Read more about CAF here:

Challenged Athletes Foundation The cost of adaptive sports equipment and lack of resources should not keep individuals with physical challenges from being active. Empower lives through sport.

We can't let June end without acknowledging our client's work with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA). LLFY has been able to support CHLA with their Transyouth Program which provided over 30 BIPOC and transgender young adults with individual and group level psychotherapy services.

Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Pride month aims to recognize the impact that le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had throughout time! 🌈



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The Center for Transyouth Health and Development BackgroundThe Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolesce

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Today we choose to recognize, restore and celebrate!

Happy Memorial Day and a special thanks to our dedicated military personnel!

BV Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and our client Sycamores. Sycamores provides services to individuals, families and foster care youth with compassion and decades of expertise. We are honored partner with an organization dedicated to restoring mental health!

Learn more about the amazing work that they do here: https://lnkd.in/gUEZwgWj

Who We Are - Sycamores : a better life OUR STORY Rooted In Innovation, Dedicated to Compassionate Care When Sycamores began in 1902, our aim was to serve others in ways that created a better life.Over 120 years later, this mission remains this same, with a reach that continues grow. Leaders in the Field, Advancing Change We advocate to e...