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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. In-Person Location: Design Lab, Design and Innovation Building, Room 3069510 Innovation Lane, La Jolla, CA 92093 Over the past 40 years, Milenko has developed and practiced a creative, collaborative approach to community-building that centers art, … Continue reading Beyond the Material: Art as a Framework for Civic Engagement and Building Democracy

Philanthropy is most impactful when it’s guided by the voices of those most directly impacted by the systems we seek to change. During this session, staff from the Fund for Shared Insight will join us to share how funders can listen in ways that shift power. We will dig into their Funder Listening Action Menu … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

The most recent federal budget bill, signed into law on July 4th, includes a major change for corporate philanthropy: a new 1% taxable income floor for corporate charitable deductions. This provision is poised to reshape the landscape of corporate giving, making it essential for companies to understand its implications.   In partnership with Orange County Grantmakers … Continue reading The New 1% Floor: Implications for Corporate Charitable Giving

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

This event is on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM on both days. Grab your spreadsheets, dust off your Theory of Change, rally your stack of notebooks: Catalyst Learning Labs are your office hour to get things done. In these workshop-style sessions designed for hands-on engagement, participants will be … Continue reading Learning Labs: Equitable Grantmaking in Practice

As we close out 2025, join us for a virtual recap of the working group projects. We will also discuss upcoming events and learnings, and begin planning our 2026 goals for learning and action. Funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego regions are invited to join us to connect around shared priorities and explore … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) Network-Wide Gathering

At our final 2025 gathering of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will reflect on what has changed over the past year at the San Diego and Imperial County borders, and look ahead to what’s next. We will explore how our communities can move forward and discuss shared priorities and new opportunities to uphold dignity, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Meeting

Join us for an evening of networking and celebration at the Catalyst member social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re new to the field or a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to strengthen professional relationships and build new ones. … Continue reading Winter Member Social

Join Climate Funders Collaborative at our first meeting of 2026. Agenda: 2026 Planning & Activities Member Updates Collaborative Communications The Climate Funder Collaborative meeting will include a review of 2026 plans and activities, as well as time for members to share and discuss their goals for the year. Funders will provide updates on funding priorities … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative January Meeting

Join us for a timely conversation for funders who want to better understand how arts, culture, and the creative economy are being advanced through policy and advocacy at the state level. We’ll be joined by Julie Baker, Chief Executive Officer, and Ted Russell, Program Consultant Lead, from California for the Arts (CFTA). Together, they’ll share … Continue reading Arts & Intersections: Casemaking, Advocacy, and the Creative Economy

The Binational Migration Funder Collaborative is a Catalyst Funder Collaborative. Together, we seek to ensure the legal and wellness needs of all immigrants and refugees who pass from Mexico through San Diego and Imperial Counties are met, and advocate for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to help meet future need. Target Audience This meeting is open … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative February Meeting