Events

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join us for this virtual conversation about the arts funding landscape in San Diego. We will discuss the major players in the region, where most funding … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Working Group

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 1: Grantee Reporting

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 2

Registration for this event is now closed. n this interactive, two-part series, we will dive into the intricate power dynamics inherent in the funder-grantee relationship, aiming to foster understanding, empathy, and collaboration. The program is designed for funders who are interested in acknowledging historical imbalances and working collaboratively towards a more equitable future. This is … Continue reading Funder-Grantee Relationship Series: Examining Power Dynamics

We are excited to reintroduce Catalyst’s corporate philanthropy programming series! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Throughout this series, we will dive into key topics that impact corporate philanthropy, creating space to share insights about your program’s initiative and … Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy Cohort

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us to discuss the current situation of border immigration in San Diego and Imperial County. We will discuss priorities and options for the role philanthropy can play in ensuring dignity and safety for asylum … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

We are excited to launch Catalyst’s first-ever family philanthropy cohort. This cohort is for those who engage in philanthropy as individuals, through family foundations, or through donor-advised funds and want to maximize their impact with their giving. Family philanthropy offers a unique opportunity to create social change by being bold, taking risks, and being responsive … Continue reading Empowering Family Philanthropy for Meaningful Impact

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join our next session featuring guest speaker Laura Callanan, Founding Partner of Upstart Co-Lab, who will lead a discussion on disrupting how creativity is funded by … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative

Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our two-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. To learn more about the financial side of philanthropy, join us at part two … Continue reading The Fundamentals of Grantmaking | Session One

The second day of our Fundamentals 101 series will focus on the financial side of things. We will begin by exploring financial due diligence and why it is an essential part of grantmaking, including the history and context of how systemic oppression shows up in financial statements and what key indicators funders might rely on … Continue reading The Fundamentals of Grantmaking | Session Two

In the second part of our two-part Funder-Grantee Relationship series, we will continue to dig deeper into examining the inherent power dynamics within funder-grantee relationships, focusing on humility and integrity as a funder. We will discuss how we can put what we discuss into practice, along with how to address blind spots and gaps that … Continue reading Funder-Grantee Relationship Series: Examining Power Dynamics Part Two

Get ready to jumpstart your summer with Catalyst at our next member social! We are thrilled to invite you to an afternoon of light bites, refreshing drinks, and meaningful connections with like-minded peers. Our social is your chance to cultivate relationships with fellow philanthropists who share your dedication to social change. Whether you're reconnecting with … Continue reading Summer Member Social