Events

With so many ways to give back – community foundations, family foundations, corporate funders, giving circles – it can be hard to understand the differences between these various vehicles of … Continue reading The Art of Giving: Understanding Different Forms of Philanthropy

Have you considered ways to expand your philanthropic impact beyond grants? Program Related Investments (PRIs) are one highly versatile investment strategy that private foundations and public charities can use to … Continue reading Program Related Investments 101

As part of Catalyst’s flagship Fundamentals skills-building series, Grantmaking 101 introduces new foundation and corporate philanthropy staff to core grantmaking competencies through an equity lens. Participants gain a fundamental understanding … Continue reading Fundamentals: Grantmaking 101

A Day in the Life of a Submariner: Childcare and Mental Health Challenges Among Military Families Deadline to register is Monday, April  10th!  Come join us for a unique military … Continue reading Do the Work: Military Families

Have you thought about concrete steps you and your organization can take to be more equitable in your grantmaking? Wondering how to include community more clearly in your giving process? … Continue reading Fundamentals: Participatory Grantmaking

Join us at our quarterly impact investing happy hour where we gather folks to hear about the latest in the field from a leader in the space and connect with … Continue reading Thirsty Impact Thursday

We know that using data to inform education policy strategies dramatically increases college access and success in post-secondary education. Many states across the country have set statewide attainment goals, and … Continue reading Centering Equity in Post-Secondary Attainment and Completion

If you are a funder looking to enhance your financial literacy and gain valuable insights into the financial health of potential grantees, this is the session for you!  This in-person … Continue reading Fundamentals: Financial Statements and 990s

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 … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

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 … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of the Arts & Intersections Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us for the first official convening of the … Continue reading Equity, Opportunity, and Capacity Building in the Creative Economy

Every year of grant-making, do you wonder if the dollars in your endowment could also support your mission? They can--and, in some cases, the money never even needs to leave … Continue reading Activating Your Endowment