Events

The STEAM Funders support education and training that contributes to a workforce pipeline trained in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with strong creativity and interpersonal skills. Established in July 2016, the STEAM Funders collaborative at Catalyst maintains strong connections to the San Diego STEM Ecosystem Initiative spearheaded by Fleet Science Center and also explores other … Continue reading STEAM Funders Meeting

The Binational Migration Funders 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 advocates for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to meet those needs in the future. The vision of the Binational Migration Funders Collaborative acknowledges the need for … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

Are you stuck in a rut? Looking to understand more about all your Catalyst membership and community of funders can do for you? This session is for you! Join us for a discussion with two Catalyst members who will share key insights on how to maximize your membership and leadership in our region. We’ll review … Continue reading Membership Orientation

Join us as we kick off this four-part impact investing series exploring lessons learned in investments that advance racial equity solutions across issue areas, proudly presented in partnership with Bank of America. Each session will feature a different area of exploration, led by peer funders and impact investors with their own experiences to share. Representing … Continue reading Impact Investing Series: Strategic Investments in Small Business to Sustain Resilient Communities

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

A company's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate social responsibility can significantly differentiate its brand among community members and prospective employees. However, DEI initiatives tend to focus on internal communities while CSR operations focus on external communities. Both, fundamentally, are about reaching out to underestimated communities, welcoming new market insights, and driving … Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy Session

The San Diego Food Funders is a Catalyst funder collaborative that supports the creation of an equitable food system by addressing hunger and other challenges. They stay connected to the latest briefings, learning and information on food insecurity in San Diego County. Areas of interest for the collaborative include: Opportunities to leverage public resources (e.g. … Continue reading San Diego Food Funders Meeting

What is the status of youth homelessness in San Diego? How has the pandemic affected youth? Over the past several years, providers and advocates who serve homeless youth have coordinated efforts through the San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium (SDYHC) and worked together on the region’s Coordinated Community Plan to End Youth Homelessness. Join us for … Continue reading Status of Youth Homelessness

Selecting the right grantee partners requires funders to understand the organization’s programs and services, finances, track record, leadership, and the capacities and skillsets it brings to its work. This is one of the most important roles of a funder, yet, how do you know if an applicant represents a good fit and a smart investment? … Continue reading Grantmaking 101: How to Incorporate a Racial Equity Lens into Your Grantmaking Practice

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness 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 … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

Join us for a conversation with Mayor Todd Gloria to learn about his vision for the arts and culture sector in San Diego, his commitment to investing in the full range of arts, culture, and heritage programming, and the need to expand philanthropy in San Diego to support the arts, culture, and heritage organizations. He … Continue reading State of the Arts: A Vision and Landscape