Candid Directory 

The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) kicks off its 2026 training series with its January Workshop. Following the ongoing search for nonprofit funding, this session will take a deeper dive into one of the most comprehensive tools in grant seeking — Candid’s Foundation Directory.

Led by Teems Tulfo, Chief Impact Officer at Kern Community Foundation, this workshop will walk participants through the steps to utilize this tool, which features over 239,000 grantmaker profiles. Teems will explain how the Directory works to help organizations find new funding opportunities and how local nonprofits can access it at Kern Community Foundation.

Workshop Details:

• Date: Friday, January 16th, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Program begins at 8:30)
• Location: KCSOS City Centre, Room 1B – 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA

Reserve your spot through the RSVP Google Form: CLICK HERE

This workshop is part of the KAN 2026-27 Training Calendar, offering valuable sessions for local nonprofits. Future topics include foundation resources, nonprofit management, and more. Full calendar coming soon.

Effective Grant Writing & Grant Implementation KAN Workshop

The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) kicks off its 2025-26 training series with an Effective Grant Writing & Grant Implementation Workshop presented by Patrice Richter, retired KCSOS Director of Grants. This session will provide nonprofits with strategies for crafting successful grant proposals and effectively managing awarded grants.

Workshop Details:

• Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
• Networking & Check-In: 8:00 AM
• Program: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
• Location: KCSOS City Centre, Room 1A | 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA

Reserve your spot through the RSVP Google Form: CLICK HERE

This workshop is part of the KAN 2025-26 Training Calendar, offering valuable sessions for local nonprofits. Future topics include foundation resources, nonprofit management, and more. Download or view the full calendar and plan ahead to attend upcoming trainings.