Events

Join the Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) for a network-wide gathering at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay. We will participate in a walking tour with partners leading the ReWild Mission Bay Coalition, who have been advocating for a plan to enhance and restore the Bay’s natural wetlands for cleaner water, greater climate … Continue reading Climate Funder’s Collaborative: Coastal Resilience for San Diego County – Mission Bay and Beyond

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

According to a report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), since 2012 there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an uptick in rapid response funding between 2017-2018, this has not created the conditions for the long term sustainability of immigrant serving organizations. In a … Continue reading Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigration and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections

Elections are an essential expression of our democracy, and movement organizations play a crucial role in that democratic exercise by mobilizing their communities to have their voices heard at the ballot box. For funders, the All by April campaign was a clear call to action, highlighting the necessity of early and flexible support to allow … Continue reading 2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy

The Office of the Governor and California Department of Social Service (CDSS), in partnership with Asset Funders Network, Economic Security Project, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, and Social Finance, invite funders to learn about the exciting progress of the Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund. In 2021, the State of California launched the first-ever statewide GI pilot, … Continue reading California Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund Launch Briefing

This deep dive aims to transform the way participants approach evaluation and reporting, making their philanthropic efforts more strategic, equitable, and impactful. Evaluation and reporting in philanthropy have traditionally been compliance-driven and transactional, often reinforcing power imbalances between funders and grantees. This session, led by experts Stephen Minix and Greg Woodburn from Upmetrics and Dr. … Continue reading Equitable Grantmaking Series: Transforming Philanthropy Through Strategic Learning

Navigating the world of philanthropy can be complex, and incorporating family dynamics can add another layer of challenge. Building on the success of our inaugural family philanthropy cohort, we are excited to offer another opportunity to explore strategies for engaging your family in philanthropy. Lorenza Fabre from Latattore Foundation and Kris Lin-Bronner from Dr. Bronner's … Continue reading Generational Giving: Engaging Your Family in Philanthropy

Join us for our first in-person meeting of the Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative this year! This lightly programmed, working breakfast will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow funders working in the arts and its many intersections. Through a “world-café” style discussion, artists and arts leaders will share their insights and perspectives on the … Continue reading Breakfast with Artists & Art Leaders

Join us for the first session of the Imperial Valley Nonprofit Board Leadership Series, presented by the Imperial Valley Community Foundation and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. During this session, we will discuss board roles, duties, and responsibilities. Participants will be provided with essential insights into the core responsibilities and legal duties of … Continue reading Imperial Valley Nonprofit Board Leadership Series: Overview of Board Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities (Session One)

Join Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego for a field trip to East County, where we'll take an on-the-ground look at the state of homelessness and highlight successful programs and initiatives in the area. Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and … Continue reading Homelessness in East County: Solutions & Success Stories

In order to make real changes in our communities, it is not enough to win elections. When progressive candidates get elected, philanthropy must provide them the support they need to govern effectively with the communities that helped elect them. Philanthropy already invests in increasing civic engagement and advocacy on social issues such as improving healthcare, … Continue reading Lasting Changes Through Co-Governance