Events

Gun violence affects us all, and it is imperative that we come together to gain a comprehensive understanding of this issue. The Community Briefing, lead by the Hope & Heal Fund, will unravel common misconceptions about gun violence and the most effective ways our communities can respond to this pressing challenge. Agenda: SD County Gun … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Community Briefing

We invite our members to join United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy Day of Action on October 4, 2023 in support of the Charitable Act (S.566/H.R. 3435). This unique opportunity presents a chance for us to lend our voice to an issue that directly impacts our work as a sector and the communities we serve. Charitable giving … Continue reading Philanthropy Day of Action for the Charitable Act

In June 2023, United Ways of California released How Much it Costs to Struggle: The Real Cost Measure in California 2023, a new study that reveals the "real cost" of living in California. Unlike the official poverty measure, the Real Cost Measure factors the costs of housing, food, health care, child care and other basic … Continue reading The Real Cost Measure

At our annual conference this year, get ready to take a deep dive into the pivotal role philanthropy plays in a more equitable distribution of wealth. How is it possible that the richest nation in the world also has more poverty than any other democratic country? We will examine the distribution of wealth and power … Continue reading 2023 Catalyst Annual Conference: Funding our Future

Climate Funders Collaborative Site Visit  Join us on October 26th for a special close look at our vibrant communities advancing climate resilience. We’ll be joined by community leaders from Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental, and 4Walls. Our tour will offer a guided experience, insight into some of BRI‘s projects being implemented on both sides … Continue reading Binational Resilience Initiative and Climate Funders’ Collaborative Tour

Over the last several years, companies and corporate philanthropy have had a call to respond to these times written in history books. In the past year alone, companies have seen attacks on ESG, boycotts when they stand up for inclusion and against racism, and even challenges to environmental investments. At the same time, data shows … Continue reading 2023 Corporate Philanthropy Institute: Building New Standards

Registration is now open to join the seventh annual cohort of the Funders Policy Institute. The Funders Policy Institute (FPI) is an immersive learning program focused on increasing philanthropic resources to support policy advocacy advancing racial, economic, and gender justice throughout California. FPI affirms that the people closest to the problems and harm should be … Continue reading Women’s Foundation California Funder Policy Institute

The Early Childhood Funders seek to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists, investors, and public funding to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience This meeting is open to all staff and board of Catalyst member organizations and eligible funders who … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. These meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in binational migration issues. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

Join SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference to reimagine economic prosperity deeply grounded in mutuality. SCG invites you to envision an economy that prioritizes relationships with each other and our planet over profits. Our current economy is already profoundly dependent on mutuality, but systemic inequities undermine this spirit of reciprocity and our economic well-being. We can commit … Continue reading SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference: REIMAGINE Our Economy