April 2022
Apr
28
Partner Event Thursday, April 28 @ 10:00 am - Thursday, August 25 @ 10:00 am
California Dignity for Families Fund: Learning Series
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) is hosting a monthly roundtable discussion centering invisibilized communities and often neglected topics within the migrant justice movement. All too often, issues of anti-blackness and racism, homophobia and transphobia as well as misogyny and ableism, among others, breed deep misalignment within our movement and bar our collective efforts to transform systems of harm and oppression. Our intention with this 6-month offering is to promote community-building through the powerful tools of political education and…
May 2022
May
25
Funder Meeting Wednesday, May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Financial Education Series ― Unpacking the Form 990: A Closer Look
In times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for funders to be aware of their grantees’ financial health. The IRS Form 990 is a useful tool to help ensure your organization is meeting not-for-profit requirements and can provide insight into potential upcoming opportunities and challenges. Join Philanthropy California and Moss Adams, for the second part of our Form 990 Education Series. Led by industry professionals Maggie Elliott and Cherie Williams, this webcast will provide an in-depth look at the…
May
26
Funder Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
San Diego Food Funders Meeting
The San Diego Food Funders is a Catalyst funder collaborative that supports the creation of an equitable food system by addressing hunger and other challenges. They stay connected to the latest briefings, learning and information on food insecurity in San Diego County. Areas of interest for the collaborative include: Opportunities to leverage public resources (e.g. federal funding for school meals) Addressing operational inefficiencies in agency food acquisition and distribution Supporting agriculture and food-related entrepreneurship Target Audience These meetings are open to all…
June 2022
Jun
2
Funder Meeting Thursday, June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting
Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are committed to solving homelessness through leadership, education, and advocacy; strategic collaboration, alignment and focus of resources; and effective promotion and replication of evidence-based practices in our…
Jun
7
Conference Tuesday, June 7 @ 10:00 am - Thursday, June 9 @ 2:00 pm
Family Philanthropy Conference: Navigating Transitions, Redefining Traditions
Many Family Foundations are at a crossroads today — torn between their legacies and values and who they are being called to be in a rapidly changing world. Over the past two years, we’ve seen a multitude of transitions occur in family philanthropy: assets are increasing significantly upon the death of a founder, leadership is experiencing burnout, and younger generations feel excluded from decision-making power. And, more than ever, philanthropy is urged to think differently about its practices in favor of grantmaking that…
Jun
14
Partner Event Tuesday, June 14 @ 9:30 am - Tuesday, June 21 @ 12:00 pm
Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 1: The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations of Racial Equity is a space for guidance and fellowship on the path to racial justice. Wherever you are on your journey, we invite you…
Jun
16
Funder Meeting Thursday, June 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
STEAM Funders Meeting
This is a meeting of the STEAM Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. STEAM funder meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and other development activities at all Catalyst events. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in this program, please contact [email protected]
Jun
17
Partner Event Friday, June 17 @ 10:00 am - Thursday, October 20 @ 11:30 am
Trust-Based Philanthropy Peer Learning Exchanges
Registration deadline is Friday, April 29, 2022! We're excited to announce the launch of two peer learning exchanges created by Philanthropy CA and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project! Over the past two years, we've partnered to provide learning opportunities to the philanthropy community across California to support further adoption of trust-based approaches in grantmaking. We're excited to share the next iteration of those efforts. One cohort will be focused on Executives (decision-makers, including trustees); the other will be focused on grantee engagement staff (those…
Jun
24
Funder Meeting Friday, June 24
Do the Work: Border Economy | San Ysidro
Get to know the trans-border economy and communities. More than 40,000 people and millions of dollars of commerce cross the border every day and yet it shows up as a hard-stop to our imagination. Deepen your analysis of how interdependent our region is by visiting key locations and speaking with local stakeholders and experts while also strengthening your relationships with funder colleagues and community-based organizations. We will visit with the San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce to hear about how businesses…
Jun
30
Partner Event, Webinar Thursday, June 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Ensuring Equitable and Sustainable Public Funding: Philanthropy’s Critical Role
Communities across the country – especially those continuing to struggle with economic and health impacts from the pandemic – are hoping to access part of the billions of dollars in economic recovery dollars deployed to support economic recovery. However, it is groups disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including rural, historically underserved, and BIPOC communities, that need to secure the funding that will have a generational impact on community climate resilience, public health, and other crucial systems. California will receive over…
July 2022
Jul
28
Thursday, July 28
Do the Work: Military Families
San Diego County is home to one of the largest military communities and economies in the nation and we benefit from their presence. Yet the families making these contributions can struggle to thrive in our community. Join nonprofits serving the families of active duty military personnel and those who are transitioning from service and recent veterans to learn more about how we can build synergy with the unique traits of military communities. Through visits with zero8hundred, which strives to help…
August 2022
Aug
2
Partner Event Tuesday, August 2 @ 9:30 am - Tuesday, August 16 @ 12:00 pm
Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 2: Racism and the Economy – Understanding Racial Capitalism
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations of Racial Equity is a space for guidance and fellowship on the path to racial justice. Wherever you are on your journey, we invite you…
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