Events

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of the Corporate Members Community of Practice, a corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

In collaboration with Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA), Catalyst members are invited to a community conversation about GIA’s National Conference coming to the San Diego–Tijuana region in October 2027. Join … Continue reading Preparing for the GIA 2027 Conference: San Diego–Tijuana Funders Roundtable

This session will bring together both current and prospective funders of Imperial Valley to explore the region’s needs, learn what is (and isn’t) already being funded, and highlight opportunities for … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative

As the nonprofit and philanthropic landscapes continue to shift, philanthropic leaders are being called to navigate complex decisions, evolving expectations, and increasing pressure to ensure their structures and practices reflect … Continue reading Leadership for This Moment: Member Lunch with GEO’s Marcus Walton

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of our Family Foundations Community of Practice, a funder-only space designed for learning, knowledge exchange, and connection with fellow family foundation peers and staff. At … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy to learn about the key indicators of nonprofit financial health and ways to refine the practices funders choose for … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence

Through sustained collaboration with aligned nonprofits, organizations can reduce duplicative work, strengthen internal operations, and focus more of their time and energy where it matters most: serving their communities. Catalyst is … Continue reading Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego Launch

Join fellow climate funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego region to connect around shared interests and engage with peers active in, or exploring, climate-related issues and opportunities. Together, … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative April Meeting

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. The Binational Migration Funders Collaborative seeks to ensure the legal … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

Impact investing is a powerful but underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact and environmental goals, amplify their impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 4: Impact Investing

Join us for an in-person conversation focused on the Children First Collective and the work underway to strengthen outcomes for children and families across our region. Together, we’ll take a closer … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative Meeting

Join us in person for a tour and discussion of a current collaboratively funded project site that brings together air‑filtration improvements, school greening efforts, and multi‑funder investment. During the visit, … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative July Meeting