Why Join Catalyst?
Learn and connect with social impact leaders across the region and state
Build your professional network and save time and missteps by learning what works and what doesn’t from each other.
Collaborate on action for increased impact
Amplify your impact through pooled and collaborative action facilitated by Catalyst across issue areas and funder types.
Stay on top of the latest news and information
Save time keeping up with all you need to know in the field by leveraging Catalyst communications, bringing you distilled and most-relevant information for your work
Grow your advocacy voice
Delve deeper in changing racist policy and unjust systems through policy and advocacy, including attending days at the State Capitol or Foundations on the Hill with us annually.
Access on demand expertise and trusted guidance
Leverage the Catalyst staff as your personal go-to for funding and philanthropy questions big and small. We’re here for you, when you need us. (And we won’t bother you when you don’t!)
Leverage exclusive member perks
Enjoy a host of discounts and perks that come alongside membership including free access to most Catalyst events, early registration for sell-out activities, and discounts across a number of social impact activities and publications.
Member Dues & Types
Full membership benefits extend to all staff, trustees, donors, and members of the dues-paying organization. This category is the best fit for:
- Community Foundations
- Corporate Philanthropy
- Grantmaking Public Charities
- Family Philanthropy
- Independent Foundations
- Donor Advised Fund Holders
- Giving Circles
| Granted Last Calendar Year | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| $15M+ | $15,000 |
| $10M - $14,999,999 | $12,000 |
| $5M - $9,999,999 | $10,000 |
| $3M - $4,999,999 | $8,700 |
| $1M - $2,999,999 | $7,500 |
| $750,000 - $999,999 | $5,000 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | $3,750 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 - $249,999 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 - $99,999 | $750 |
Catalyst Impact Investing Individual Membership
Individual who has or intends to make an impact investment of at least $10,000 in the next 12 months and wants to access all Catalyst benefits, including impact investing learning and events.
$500
Catalyst Impact Investing Organizational Membership
Organization that primarily uses impact investing to achieve its mission and wants to access all Catalyst impact investing learning, events, and benefits. Membership is open to all employees and board members.
Catalyst is offering a limited time membership fee of $1,000 to join as an impact investing organization.
$1,000
Enterprises rooted in our local community by mission, invested capital, or relationships that do not otherwise fit our funding criteria for grantmaking and impact investing organizations. Examples in San Diego include: EDCs, chambers of commerce, airports.
Advisors to Philanthropy provide financial services or guidance to clients including philanthropic guidance.
| Annual Budget | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| $10M+ | $15,000 |
| $5M - $9,999,999 | $10,000 |
| $3M - $4,999,999 | $7,000 |
| $1M - $2,999,999 | $3,000 |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 - $499,999 | $500 |
Regional, statewide, or national government funders of all sizes can leverage one flat membership fee.
$1,000
Reciprocal membership is offered to our peer philanthropy serving organizations with complementary missions.
Free
Trustees at family foundations who reside in San Diego or Imperial County, but have their family foundation located out of the area, may receive one year of complimentary membership to Catalyst.
Free
Collaborative Action
Catalyst has the capacity and potential to truly lead collaborative funding and cross sector change in our region.
Learning
I can't overstate how much I value, enjoy and benefit from Catalyst membership. Such wonderful, meaningful opportunities for connection and learning - I benefit personally, as does our organization as a whole.
Networking
It's been really helpful to meet others who have created similar corporate giving programs, and learn from them how they've structured the programs.
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