C A U S E C I D
P R O G R B O
TO CAUSECUPID LOS ANGELES
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@envisionnonprofitcom
Allison Fuller, Co-Founder & Managing Partner allison@envisionnonprofitcom
P.S. Want more info on BoardBuilders to grow & level-up your Board? Click here.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Mission: After-school All-Stars LA: Educate, Enlighten and Inspire youth to succeed in school and in life
Hector LaFarga Jr CEO 3239574426 | hectorlafarga@la-allstarsorg wwwla-allstarsorg
AREA ORG BUDGET
Los Angeles, CA
4x/ Year $10K Youth Development
TERM GIVE/GET CAUSE
$24M 3-Year Term (renewable)
Mission: Nurture child well-being through prevention, collaboration, and compassion
Kymberly Garrett Chief People Officer 4242306033 | kymberlygarrett@allforkidsorg Allforkidsorg
Los Angeles, CA
$65M 3-Year Term 4x/ Year $15K Health & Human Services
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 3109200900 | ruth@beautybusorg wwwbeautybusorg
Angeles, CA
Mission: To end HIV infections by eliminating stigma, engaging people in wellness, removing barriers to care, and restoring dignity.
Jason Cupp
Governance Committee Chair 3238744322 | jasoncupp1@gmailcom beingalivelaorg
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/
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 wwwecfnet
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 8185166959 | lauren@giveabeatorg wwwgiveabeatorg
Angeles, CA $700K
Park, CA
Mission: Haven Hills empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, prevention, intervention, and education
Iliana Tavera
CEO
8188877481 | itavera@havenhillsorg havenhillsorg
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
Los Angeles, CA
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
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@outlookcom www.ndvets.org Los Angeles, CA
Mission: Promote high-quality early care & education.
Karen Fairey Director of External Affairs 3232296747 | kfairey@pathwayslaorg wwwpathwayslaorg
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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
3234416700 | richard@theplusmeprojectorg wwwtheplusmeprojectorg
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
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 wwwsouthcentrallamporg
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
2134040124 | smackay@urbanpeaceinstituteorg www.urbanpeaceinstitute.org
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
Los Angeles, CA $553K
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 3103920846 | jaime@venice-artsorg www.venicearts.org
Los Angeles, CA $1.6M
Mission: Wildwood's mission is to enrich lives through nature
Dwain Wilson Executive Director
213.989.1955 | dwainw@wildwoodsla.org wwwwildwoodslaorg
Los Angeles, CA $750K
6x/ Year Environment Education & Research
3 years (renewable)
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
8183175863 | valarie@wufaworg www.wufaw.org
Los Angeles, California
SPONSORS
Thank you to our loyal sponsors for their investment in CauseCupid and the health of the nonprofit sector.
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, 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
Mission: Provide Quality, CostEffective Pooled Risk Coverage For Private Nonprofit Organizations.
QUICK PITCH BIG IMPACT
HOOK (10 SEC)
Share your most compelling statistic or mini-story "We've helped 200 homeless families secure permanent housing this year"
IDENTITY + PROBLEM (20 SEC)
Name, mission, and problem you solve in one sentence "At [Org], we break the cycle of poverty by..."
BOARD NEED (20 SEC)
Specific skills/perspective needed and tangible impact.
"We need marketing expertise to amplify our reach to 5x more families"
Authentic Invitation (10 sec)
End with genuine enthusiasm and clear next step "I'd love to share how your skills could transform lives"
REMEMBER
Get their attention, hook their interest, and start a conversation You’re not delivering a full presentation success is measured by meaningful follow-ups
QUICK PITCH
BIG IMPACT
HOOK
Share your most compelling statistic or mini-story "We've helped 200 homeless families secure permanent housing this year"
IDENTITY + PROBLEM
Name, mission, and problem you solve in one sentence "At [Org], we break the cycle of poverty by..."
BOARD NEED
Specific skills/perspective needed and tangible impact.
"We need marketing expertise to amplify our reach to 5x more families"
Authentic Invitation
End with genuine enthusiasm and clear next step
"I'd love to share how your skills could transform lives"
Get their attention, hook their interest, and start a conversation You’re not delivering a full presentation success is measured by meaningful follow-ups
SCHEDULE
5:30pm Doors Open
6:00pm - 6:30pm Nonprofit Pitches
6:30pm - 7:00pm Appetizers & Mingling
7:30pm Event Ends
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
