The Non-Profit Advisory Council of the North San Diego Business Chamber serves as a unifying and influential voice for the non-profit sector, working to strengthen the capacity, visibility, and sustainability of non-profit organizations throughout the region. Comprised of leaders from diverse non-profit organizations, the Council fosters collaboration between the business and non-profit communities to drive meaningful change. Through education, the Council provides non-profit professionals with tools, training, and insights to navigate challenges, build leadership, and increase operational effectiveness. Through engagement, it creates opportunities for connection, shared learning, and collective problem-solving that amplify the sector’s ability to serve. And through strategic advocacy, the Council works to shape policies and initiatives that support non-profit resilience and innovation. By bringing together mission-driven organizations and community stakeholders, the Council empowers its members to address the region’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental issues—elevating the role of nonprofits as essential partners in building a thriving, inclusive, and resilient San Diego. All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to join the meetings and participate in the discussion.
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025
In Person at Rancho Bernardo KILN Free for members
Alyssa ToupalNon-Profit Advisory Council Meeting
Join us at Kiln In Rancho Bernardo as we welcome our Guest Speaker, Lem Blackett as he discusses Grant Writing on October 1st from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Date and Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
17190 Bernardo Center Drive, Unit 200
San Diego, CA 92128Fees/Admission
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Lem Blackett is the founder and CEO of Philanthropy Upgrade, a Consulting firm that comes alongside Non-Profit organizations to help them think outside the box around fundraising. We assist with donor retention, donor prospecting, grant writing, networking mixers and major gifts. Philanthropy Upgrade strives to build organizations and cultivate meaningful relationships.
Lem's serves on the boards of The North San Diego Business Chamber and TEAM Referral Network.
Non-Profit Advisory Council Meeting