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Sacramento Advocacy Day 2025

Organized by: Philanthropy California

Philanthropy California is back! This convening is a unique opportunity to connect with policymakers and philanthropy colleagues from across the state and emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Join us April 1 & 2, 2025 at the State Capitol for a day and a half of programming and legislative meetings. You will be fully supported … Continue reading Sacramento Advocacy Day 2025

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Arts & Intersections: Planning and Strategy Session, Part II

Organized by: Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

In February, the core planning group for the Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative came together to set a vision for 2025. In part two of this conversation, we will share the learning agenda and work plan and hone in on a critical next step: developing our funding strategy. Join us to explore opportunities for collaborative … Continue reading Arts & Intersections: Planning and Strategy Session, Part II

Funder Meeting

Family Foundations Community of Practice

Within our diverse network of funders at Catalyst, we recognize the importance of spaces where members can simply connect, strategize, and collaborate in an intentional and open environment. Our Communities of Practice bring together similarly structured Catalyst members to do just that.   Join us in April for an in-person conversation with Sarah Walczyk, Executive Director … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

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Creative Action: Far South/Border North Initiative Reception

The Far South/Border North pilot program awarded grants to a total of 78 recipients— 60 individual artists and cultural practitioners and 18 organizations— to support the creation of media, outreach and engagement campaigns. The campaigns aimed to raise public awareness about a range of pressing issues, including public health, civic engagement, climate mitigation and social … Continue reading Creative Action: Far South/Border North Initiative Reception

Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy series, which covers the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy with an equity lens. Jump in for a single session or join us for all and earn a certificate. Our third session in the Fundamentals Academy is a discussion on understanding the key indicators of … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health

Funder Meeting

Climate Funder Collaborative Network Wide Gathering

Join us for the 2025 kick-off meeting of the Climate Funder Collaborative! At this in-person gathering, we will review and refine the collaborative workgroups, identify shared funding opportunities, and discuss strategies for deepening connections with the community. We will also review the Strategic Action Plan and discuss how to leverage regional, statewide, and national resources … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative Network Wide Gathering

Organized by: Trust-Based Philanthropy

In this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, many in philanthropy are scrambling to figure out what to do next. While a handful of foundations have taken swift action to support grantees – including significant moves to increase payouts – there isn’t yet a groundswell of coordinated action. Meanwhile, nonprofits are going into strategy-and-survival mode … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Activate Collective Action (Session 2)

Impact investing is a powerful but underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact and environmental goals, amplify their impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding for future initiatives. Join us for the fourth and final session of our Fundamentals Academy for a 101-level overview to build a baseline understanding of … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 4: Impact Investing

Funder Meeting

Do the Work: Border Region

Do the Work is making its return in 2025 with an overnight trip to the United States/Mexico border. Participants will hear insights from those directly impacted by immigration policies, including the organizations working tirelessly to support humanitarian, legal, case management, and inclusion needs. We will also explore how evolving federal, state, and local policies shape … Continue reading Do the Work: Border Region

Organized by: Philanthropy California

With political turmoil, funding threats, and rising attacks on the nonprofit sector, the policies being shaped today could directly impact your mission tomorrow. The good news? You have more power than you think. You don’t need to be a professional lobbyist or a policy expert to influence decision-makers – you just need the right tools … Continue reading California Policy Forum: Make Your Voice Count – Effective Advocacy with Elected Officials

Organized by: Trust-Based Philanthropy

In this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, many in philanthropy are scrambling to figure out what to do next. While a handful of foundations have taken swift action to support grantees – including significant moves to increase payouts – there isn’t yet a groundswell of coordinated action. Meanwhile, nonprofits are going into strategy-and-survival mode … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Activate Collective Action (Session 3)

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