Events

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 one another.  This series of impact investing socials is just the right blend of content and connectivity. Bringing you the latest ideas and stimulating conversations … 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 we can now learn from those case studies. In partnership with Philanthropy California, we invite you to learn about statewide and national education policy efforts … 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 Fundamentals series program will provide attendees with essential skills to navigate financial statements and 990 forms effectively, enabling one to make informed decisions when considering … 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 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

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 guests who … 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 Arts & Intersections working group. During our time together, we'll introduce a shared learning agenda, provide information and updates about the regional arts and culture ecosystem, … 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 your bank account! Activating Your Endowment will provide firsthand accounts of how your peers have made their endowment work for the community, generating transformative outcomes … Continue reading Activating Your Endowment

Gun violence remains a pressing and urgent topic: addressing gun violence is crucial to fostering safe environments, promoting social well-being, and building a future where individuals can thrive without fear of violence. At this funder briefing in collaboration with the Hope and Heal Fund, we will dive into the intricate landscape of this critical issue, … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Funder Briefing

Click here to add your name to the waitlist. Please contact Aline Racic with any questions. Last year, we hosted a full-day trip to Imperial County, diving into the region's intricacies and tapping into the wisdom of impactful community based organizations. Your feedback was crystal clear: you wanted more time. We heard you, we're returning, … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County Overnight

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

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. Nonprofits are rising to meet the needs of the hundreds of migrants who arrive daily seeking asylum in the United States. Since mid-September, 20,000 individuals have been left on the streets with no support. Still, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting