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Breaking Barriers,
Building Careers,
Strengthening Communities.

Breaking Barriers,
Building Careers,
Strengthening Communities.

Good For Others Foundation is a nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to bridging the gap between communities, employers, and underrepresented individuals.

We create strategic partnerships and innovative pathways to quality jobs, empowering people to build meaningful careers while meeting the evolving needs of industries.
 
Our mission is to break barriers, build careers, and strengthen communities, with a vision of fostering an inclusive and equitable economy for all.
The next step in your professional journey.

At Good For Others, we are dedicated to helping you grow and succeed in your nonprofit career. Our high-quality training program curriculum has been developed and approved by the San Diego Nonprofit Consortium. Our programs have been designed for nonprofit professionals at all levels, including senior leaders, entry-level staff members, and volunteers.

Whether you are looking to start your career or looking to refine your skills, our programs provide valuable resources and support to help you succeed.

Join us and take the next step in your professional journey. Learn more about how our training programs can empower you to make a lasting difference in your community.

Catalyst Training
Program
Presented by Nonprofit Solutions

FREE Career Catalyst Training Program

Who It’s For:

  • Individuals looking to start a new career in nonprofit

  • English language learners 

  • Veterans

  • Youth: age 18-24

  • Homeless & housing insecure

  • Low-income workers

  • Justice-involved individuals

  • Disabled Individuals 

  • Immigrants/Refugees

  • LGBTQ+ 

  • Former or current foster care individuals 

  • Unemployed

 

 

Career Catalyst Training Program Offers:

  • Foundational skills and knowledge necessary for thriving in a diverse nonprofit environment.

  • Training topics include: leadership readiness and workplace integrity & competency, encompassing how to navigate office dynamics, cultivate basic leadership skills, strengthen time management and organization, and more.

  • Additional needed benefits provided

Certificate in Nonprofit Management 
Presented by Nonprofit Solutions

FREE Certificate in Nonprofit Management
 

Who It’s For:

 

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Offers:

  • History of the Sector Governance

  • Accountability & Regulation 

  • Mission Alignment & Strategic Planning Resource 

  • Development & Fundraising 

  • Human Resources

  • Financial Management 

  • Marketing & Branding 

  • Advocacy 

  • Leveraging Technology 

  • Sustainability & Program Design

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership

  • Emotional Agility

  • Engaging Your Team

  • Managing Difficult Conversations

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John Valencia

Executive Director

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Karen Connolly

Chief Impact Officer

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Danielle Lane

Vice President of Programs

Training Programs

Sponsors & Partners

Sarah Carroll

Case Manager

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Elizabeth Bourn

Program Specialist

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Cameron Weaver

Manager of Workforce Development

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