About Decade 1
The first decade sets the foundation.
Decade 1 is a nonprofit community of young professionals and recent graduates in Southern California committed to developing practical financial knowledge, meaningful professional relationships, and a lasting commitment to service.
The transition from school into a career brings new responsibilities and decisions, but young professionals do not always have access to practical financial education or a trusted community in which to navigate them. Decade 1 was created to help close that gap.
By combining financial literacy, professional engagement, mentorship, and service, we are building a community that supports its members while encouraging them to invest in the success of others.
Our Mission
“Decade 1 is a nonprofit community of young professionals in Southern California committed to developing the next generation of financially literate leaders. Through accessible financial literacy programs, mentorship, philanthropy, and professional engagement, the Corporation equips young professionals and recent graduates with practical knowledge and supports nonprofit organizations that expand educational and career opportunities for the next generation.”
Our Vision
Southern California's defining early-career nonprofit community.
Decade 1's vision is to become Southern California's defining early-career nonprofit community: a trusted network where young professionals build financial confidence, meaningful relationships, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to service while helping the next generation access educational and professional opportunities.
Our Approach
A steady rhythm across four stages.
- Step 01
Learn
A focused financial literacy curriculum covering income, investment, inheritance, and insurance.
- Step 02
Connect
Monthly gatherings and small-group conversations that build trusted, long-term relationships.
- Step 03
Grow
Mentorship, speakers, and workshops that support personal and professional development.
- Step 04
Give Back
Quarterly service and philanthropy that direct our time and resources toward local communities.
Our Program
The recurring Decade 1 experience.
Expand each rhythm to learn more. Specific dates are on the Events page.
Our Values
- Growth
- We remain curious, continue learning, and help one another develop.
- Integrity
- We act responsibly, communicate honestly, and build trust through our actions.
- Community
- We create meaningful relationships and make space for others to participate.
- Service
- We use our time, experience, and resources to expand opportunity for others.
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