Events

At this meeting of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative will explore the evolving landscape of migration at the San Diego and Imperial County borders. Through an interactive discussion, we will discuss priorities and emerging opportunities for philanthropy to play a pivotal role in ensuring dignity, safety, and support for asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants. About This … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative September Meeting

Join Catalyst’s gathering of our Corporate Members Community of Practice, formally known as our corporate philanthropy cohort! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Our second meeting of the year will be a lunch and site visit to corporate member … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

Join the Climate Funder Collaborative for an in-person, working lunch to share relevant updates, discuss year-end priorities, and the road ahead into 2026. Participants will hear updates from each of the working groups, explore shared funding opportunities, identify gaps, and discuss how to mobilize resources toward high-impact, achievable projects. Current Working Groups These are shaped … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative September Meeting

Imperial County is rich with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and lasting impact, but navigating the region’s funding landscape can be complex. The Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative (IVFC) is a Catalyst collaborative of funders dedicated to growing funding interest and capacity specifically for the rural communities of Imperial County. If you are a funder currently investing … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative September Meeting

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Milenko Matanovic, a renowned community activator, artist, and founder of the Pomegranate Center. Over the past 40 years, Milenko has developed and practiced a creative, collaborative approach to community-building that centers art, culture, and inclusive dialogue. Through his “Pomegranate Method,” more than 60 gathering spaces have been co-created … Continue reading Beyond the Material: Art as a Framework for Civic Engagement and Building Democracy

About the Collaborative The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative seeks to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience If you're interested in learning more about the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, please contact Michele … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative November Meeting

Join us in Imperial County for the first in-person meeting for Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative. Attendees will get the chance to meet other funders interested in funding the valley, as well as enjoy the diversity and uniqueness of communities in Imperial County. The Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative (IVFC) is a Catalyst collaborative of funders dedicated … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative December Meeting