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100MARIN is Marin County’s premier members-only giving circle. Founded in January 2015, the group now has over 200 members.

About 100marin

100MARIN is Marin County’s premier members-only giving circle, founded in 2015 with a vision to make a lasting impact on our community. In 2021, 100MARIN joined forces with the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL). Since 1964, CVNL has advanced nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation and empowering individuals in our community. Through collective giving, we empower individuals to come together and create a greater impact than they could on their own.

Together, we aim to educate, engage, and connect individuals to the transformative power of philanthropy and social change. With your participation, we can extend our reach, support nonprofits, and build a stronger community. Join us in this meaningful journey of collective giving and experience the joy of making a difference. Contact us today to learn more about how you can become a part of 100MARIN.

How Our Giving Circle Works

Our giving circle operates on an annual basis. Members contribute each year, which is then pooled together to create a grant fund for Marin County nonprofits. Members then have the opportunity to nominate and evaluate potential nonprofit recipients, and collectively decide how to allocate the funds at our annual Fall Celebration.

Meet Us

100MARIN was created by a group of local, community-minded business professionals, with the following complementary objectives:

To increase each circle member’s overall giving impact
To develop and strengthen the network of individuals who are passionate about the local non-profit community.

100MARIN Steering committee

Nina is Partner and Executive Vice President with Filice Insurance and a founding member of 100MARIN.

Filice Insurance is the largest, privately-held employee benefits brokerage in Northern California, and as such, has premier status with all the carriers. They serve non-profits and companies ranging from early stage venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies with 5,000 employees. Filice provides the entire gamut of employee benefits brokerage services, including but not limited to benefits planning, employee support and advocacy, technology resources, HR compliance & consulting, health informatics and workplace wellness. They continue to refine their model and drive measurable results for their clients. They are at the forefront of cutting edge solutions and strategies to create sustainable benefits programs that bend the cost curve downward.

Prior to joining Filice, Nina was an employment law attorney with Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold and Littler, Mendelson, both large, national law firms. Prior to law school, Nina worked as a manager of a broadcast union, N.A.B.E.T and as a paralegal for Wild, Carey & Fife.

Nina holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature with highest honors from U.C. Berkeley and a J.D. from Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall School of Law) at U.C. Berkeley. Nina serves on the board of Marin Economic Forum and Marin Business Forum which she helped found. In the past, Nina has served on the Board of the Kentfield Schools Foundation, LIFT and Ross Valley Women’s League.

Jonathan is a founder and principal of Portico Wealth Advisors, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Larkspur, CA, and is a founding member of 100MARIN.

Portico works with affluent clients throughout the Bay Area, focusing primarily on serving the needs of entrepreneurs and executives. The firm also provides fiduciary-level advice to organizations that sponsor 401(k), 403(b), and other ERISA/non-ERISA retirement plans as well as to their employees.

Working with individuals/families, Jonathan’s primary responsibilities include relationship management, financial planning, and oversight of new client acquisition. Jonathan also leads the firms Retirement Plan Services division.

Prior to Portico, Jonathan worked for several, local Registered Investment Advisors. He began his career at Charles Schwab & Co., where he was a Vice President.

Jonathan has a BS in Managerial Economics and Mathematics from UC Davis. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charter holder and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. He sits on the board of the Marin HR Forum and is also an Honorary Board Member with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay. A Marin County native, he resides with his wife, Erin, in Larkspur.

Kevin is a licensed real estate associate broker affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty and a founding member of 100MARIN. Kevin helps families experience a smooth real estate transition and serves all of Marin. “I consider my biggest gifts to my clients to be my deep-seated Midwest values, calm demeanor and two decades of experience,” he says.

Kevin obtained his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University and has been a successful Realtor for almost 20 years in San Francisco and Marin County.

His free time is dedicated to his family and his hobbies including hiking, golf, woodworking and volunteering in the community. In addition to 100MARIN, he has served on the Board and former Chair of HandsOn Bay Area. He also donates time and money to Home for a Home, the food bank, 10,000 Degrees and the Okizu Foundation.

Linda has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) since 2002. CVNL advances nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in the communities they serve. CVNL knows that passion alone isn’t enough when it comes to creating strong nonprofits.

The CVNL team works with aspiring and established leaders every day to help them build the skills and connections that can take their impact to the next level.

Paul is a Senior Retail Loan Advisor with Cross Country Mortgage, a direct lender headquartered in Petaluma Ca. The company originates mortgages across the United States. In addition to conventional lending programs, Cross Country also offers specialized “Non-QM” mortgage programs to clients in need of bank statement qualifying or Alt-Doc mortgages.

Paul specializes in residential purchase and refinance home mortgages, and has special incentives available to “Heroes”,-people who serve in Government or public servant type employment (Doctors, Nurses, policy, fire, teachers, etc).

Paul obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and his MA in Taxation from Golden Gate University and has been a successful Mortgage Loan Originator for over ten years.

Paul spends most of his free time with his two children and two step children. He enjoys coaching his son’s baseball and football teams, hiking, mountain bike riding, and in 2010 completed a half-iron man competition in Hawaii is just over 6 hours.

David, owner and chef at Il Davide Restaurant in San Rafael, has spent his career (and life for that matter) perfecting his culinary art and restaurant philosophy. All of his hard work over the years has definitely paid off – Il Davide will celebrate its 20th anniversary this June!

The restaurant continues to be one of Marin’s most popular spots and David can be seen at events all across the county giving back to the community that has been so loyal to him.

CULTIVATION COMMITTEE

Jennifer is a seasoned Realtor and principal of Bowman Real Estate Group, specializing in residential real estate in Marin, Sonoma, and the greater Bay Area. In addition, she is the host and production manager of the Emmy-Nominated show The American Dream Selling Bay Area.

Prior to real estate, Jennifer earned her degree in hotel and restaurant management and ran a highly successful event production company specializing in classic cars auctions and rallies, half marathons, celebrity social events, and fundraisers.

Jennifer spends much of her free time at the Marin Rowing Association where she competes on the Marin Masters Women’s Team. When away from the office and the boathouse Jennifer spends time with her husband Elliott and her dog, Bear. Jennifer serves on the Board of the Marin Rowing Association.

Joe is the Founder and Managing Director of Lifeguard Wealth, a Marin based fiduciary advisory firm. Lifeguard Wealth works with affluent families to design, build and protect their financial future.

Lifeguard Wealth puts a strong emphasis on life planning or financial planning done well. Joe has his MBA from UCLA Anderson and his BA from Stanford University. Joe was an early member of 100MARIN and joined the Cultivation Committee in 2022 to support this wonderful cause.

Jim is a student and leader of people in business. With over 45 years of consulting and corporate experience, he understands the convergence of environment, culture, development and rewards in order to improve business performance through people.

Jim has specialized in business and people strategy, motivation and rewards, executive, employee, and sales compensation, and organizational assessment, development, communications, and transformation. He has applied his competencies in all areas that impact people at work – from why they show up to why they stay. He has worked for diverse industries – from health care to high tech. He has built programs and provided services to Boards of Directors, senior executives, management, and employees.

He received his MBA in Organization Behavior and Development from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Psychology and Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

He currently serves as the National Board Chair for Street Soccer USA which is dedicated to lifting people out of poverty and homelessness and has been on non-profit boards such as the YMCA and Big Brothers/Big Sisters for over 45 years. He also serves on the Board of Directors for BabyLiveAdvice, a for-profit venture dedicated to maternal health.

Miles is a social impact entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with the education and nonprofit sectors as a fundraiser, a technology sales professional, and a family philanthropist.

Most recently, he worked at IBM as Associate Partner, Higher Education for its Salesforce practice. Miles holds a Masters in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) and is completing a fellowship in Climate Action with Terra.do.

Miles resides with his son in San Rafael, enjoys swimming with the North Bay Aquatics Masters team and in the San Francisco Bay, and competes on occasion in the Marin Pickleball League.

BECOME A MEMBER

Do you care about Marin County and want to make a difference in our community? Join 100MARIN today and connect with like-minded individuals who share your philanthropic spirit. Your membership includes:

The opportunity to attend our exclusive annual event where you’ll learn about the incredible work being done by local nonprofits and network with like-minded individuals.
One vote for your favorite presenting nonprofit and see your generous annual pledge turned into a major impact gift.
The ability to nominate your favorite Marin-based nonprofit for consideration, helping to shine a spotlight on the organizations you value.
An acknowledgement of your 100% tax-deductible donation, so you can take pride knowing that your donation is making a meaningful impact in our community.

Please note that 100MARIN is a members-only giving circle, you must be a member in good standing to attend events. Members pay for their membership in lieu of paying a fee to attend the 100MARIN event. Members must still separately register to attend the annual event.

We’re proud to say that when you become a member of 100MARIN, 100% of your contribution goes directly to the selected nonprofit. That’s right – we cover the costs of our annual event and administrative expenses through the generosity of our sponsors. Plus, your donation is 100% tax deductible, so as a donor you can be confident that your contribution is supporting deserving, local nonprofits. Thank you for joining us in supporting the important work of nonprofits in Marin County.

NOMINATE A NONPROFIT

As a member of 100MARIN, you have the opportunity to make a difference by nominating a nonprofit organization serving Marin County that you believe would benefit from our collective giving. We encourage all members to actively participate in the nomination process and share their favorite causes with the group.

The nomination period for the 2023 celebration has closed. Join our mailing list to get updates about next year’s nomination period!

Once the nomination period concludes, five of the nominees will be selected to present at our annual event. During this event, as a group, we will collectively choose which organization will receive the pooled donations. All nominations can be conveniently submitted online. For more information, please contact Edna Siljdedic at esiljdedic@cvnl.org

BECOME A SPONSOR

100MARIN is a member-based giving circle produced by CVNL, supporting local nonprofits in Marin County. Sponsorship dollars help underwrite the annual event and cover administrative expenses. With your support, we can expand our reach, educate more individuals about philanthropy, and connect members to nonprofits and communities. Sponsorship levels include various benefits such as logo visibility, recognition, social media marketing, event tickets, and more. Join us in making a difference and have your name and logo featured on our website, pre-event emails, marketing materials, and event signage.

2023 Recipient

Fall 2023 Presenting Nonprofits:

Adopt a Family of Marin (recipient)
Bread & Roses
Cedars
First Responder Support Network
Sparkle Foundation

Adopt A Family of Marin (recipient)

For over 30 years, Adopt A Family of Marin have put their arms around struggling families. Their vision is no homeless children in Marin County. They are an integral part of the circle of protection for struggling families in our community. Adopt A Family of Marin’s mission and actions are focused on increasing the stability of individual families.

Photo credit: Desire to Inspire Studio Foundation

PAST NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS

Fall 2022 Presenting Nonprofits:

Marin City Community Development Corporation
Mount Tamalpais College (recipient)
Performing Stars
Vivalon
Zero Breast Cancer

Mount Tamalpais College (recipient)

For nearly 25 years, Mount Tamalpais College—formerly known as the Prison University Project and Patten University at San Quentin—has provided a world-class higher education to students who are incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. In 2022, Mount Tamalpais College was granted Initial Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Mount Tamalpais College is an academic institution unlike any other in the U.S.: an independent liberal arts college specifically dedicated to serving incarcerated students.

Fall 2021 Presenting Nonprofits:

Center for Judicial Excellence
Halleck Creek Ranch
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
Okizu (recipient)
Side by Side

Okizu (recipient)

Okizu (oak-eye-zoo) comes from the Sioux language and means unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole. The mission of Okizu is to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs. The specific purpose of Okizu is to operate peer support programs for children and families affected by childhood cancer based on the community-forming nature of a residential camp experience. For that reason, all of Okizu’s programs are offered free of charge to the families they serve.

Fall 2020 Presenting Nonprofits:

Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO) (recipient)
Canal Alliance (recipient)
Community Action Marin
Marin Community Clinics
MarinHealth Foundation
Next Steps Liason Project

Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO) (recipient)

Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO) is an organization designed for youth, by youth, for the future of youth who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Since its inception in January 2005, AHO has been leading the way in addressing the growing trend of youth homelessness in Marin County, the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. AHO’s Mission: To provide young adults ages 18 to 25 who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness a trained life coach, the essential resources and leadership opportunities to become financially self-sufficient contributing adults.

Canal Alliance (recipient)

Canal Alliance offers immigration legal services, education and career programs, and social services to help Latino immigrants and their families overcome the barriers to success. Their services help their clients graduate from college, learn English, become a U.S. citizen, get legal support, immediate assistance and acquire job skills.

Fall 2019 Presenting Nonprofits:

Italian Street Painting Marin
Kids Cooking for Life
Marin Center for Independent Living (recipient)
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery
Slide Ranch

Marin Center for Independent Living (recipient)

Marin Center for Independent Living’s (Marin CIL) mission is to assist persons with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants in society. Marin CIL was organized by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1979, following the world changing movement for disability rights begun next door in Berkeley in the 1960s. Ed Roberts, together with several other quadriplegic students, called for the opening of the University of California-Berkeley to students with disabilities, and the first curb cuts and ramps were born.

Fall 2018 Presenting Nonprofits:

Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO)
Artists Teaching Art (ATA)
Cool the Earth
Lifehouse
Project Avary (recipient)

Project Avary (recipient)

Project Avary offers long-term support, resources, guidance and training for children with incarcerated parents. Their programs are tailored to meet the needs of this unique population by providing youth development in leadership, emotional and social intelligence, and independent living skills. Since 1999, this year-round program has met the unique emotional needs of children with a parent in prison. They intervene early in the lives of children at the ages of 8 to 11 and make a long-term 10-year commitment to each child and family.

Fall 2017 Presenting Nonprofits:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay
Bloom (recipient)
Conservation Corps North Bay
The Marin History Museum
The Marin YMCA

Bloom (recipient)

Bloom is a non‐profit organization that provides complimentary wardrobes to men, women, and children who are transitioning to a life of self‐reliance. Their clients are among the low income or working poor populations who are referred by supporting social services agencies. The population served includes participants in substance abuse recovery programs, victims of spousal abuse, as well as others who are homeless, jobless, or suffering from economic hardship. Bloom not only provides clothes to satisfy the requirements of the workplace, but also to enhance the social and recreational needs of their clients who are working to transition to a life of self‐sufficiency.

Fall 2016 Presenting Nonprofits:

Beyond Differences
Ceres Community Project
Enriching Lives through Music
Marin City Health & Wellness (recipient)
Marin Humane

Marin City Health & Wellness (recipient)

Marin City Health & Wellness provides services from San Rafael to San Francisco. Founded to provide affordable and accessible health care services to residents of public housing, they are uniquely located in the communities where their clients live.

Services include, state-of-the-art medical and dental care, natural birth center, behavioral and mental health programs and healthy lifestyle programs for all ages

Winter 2016 Presenting Nonprofits:

ExtraFood.org
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
Marin County School Volunteers
The Novato Theater
Wednesday’s Gift (recipient)

Wednesday’s Gift (recipient)

Wednesday’s Gift is a critical piece of Marin County’s social safety net. For years, they have been busy helping local individuals and families obtain the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, and shelter. In addition to their year-round work, Wednesday’s Gift organizes holiday giveaways of food, clothing, and toiletries to hundreds of homeless and disenfranchised people each year. Their gift bags contain key essentials for survival, and each one is accompanied by a holiday card that has been made by local school children.

Summer 2015 Presenting Nonprofits:

Center for Domestic Peace
EHA Housing
Jessica’s Haven (recipient)
Legal Aid of Marin
Marin Art & Garden Center

Jessica’s Haven (recipient)

Jessica’s Haven’s mission is to be a small dog rescue that offers vocational and social opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Their rescue dogs benefit from being socialized, bathed, walked, played with, and love all the attention received from the program’s participants.

Winter 2015 Presenting Nonprofits:

Agricultural Institute of Marin
Ritter Center
WildCare
North Bay Children’s Center (recipient)
Artworks Downtown

North Bay Children’s Center (recipient)

North Bay Children’s Center provides comprehensive high-quality childcare and early education programs fueled by our vision of excellence and a spirit of innovation. Their mission is to assure optimal development for every child served through culturally rich programs that prepare children from diverse backgrounds to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. Their Garden of Eatin’ program that weaves a culture of health and wellness throughout the organization and serves as a model for other communities to emulate.

Contact Us

Please email Edna Siljdedic at esiljdedic@cvnl.org with any questions and/or comments.

CVNL

1 McInnis Parkway, Suite 175

San Rafael, CA 94903

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100MARIN Steering committee

Nina Gardner, JD

Jonathan Leidy CFA, CFP®

Kevin Kearney

Linda Jacobs

Paul Olbrantz

David Haydon