Events

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) is hosting a monthly roundtable discussion centering invisibilized communities and often neglected topics within the migrant justice movement. All too often, issues of anti-blackness and racism, homophobia and transphobia as well as misogyny and ableism, among others, breed deep misalignment within our movement and bar our collective efforts … Continue reading California Dignity for Families Fund: Learning Series

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders Collaborative. They 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 advocate for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to meet those needs in the future. This session will begin on … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

Join SoCal Grantmakers to chat with Stephen Satterfield — food writer and the founder of Whetstone Magazine and host of the hit Netflix show, “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.” Stories are the most powerful and pervasive force in our society. Stories define narratives and shape our views on a variety … Continue reading Reclaiming the Power of Narratives

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 committed … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

With a 3.6% unemployment rate, the U.S. economy is clearly recovering from the COVID 19 pandemic at record speeds. However, the economic recovery has shown the impacts of continuing systemic racism and discrimination in the labor market. For many Black men — older and disabled Black men in particular—continue to experience persistent gaps in both … Continue reading Workplace Equity: A Framework for Building Economic Mobility

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

Springtime on the Sky Deck! Advisors in Philanthropy San Diego invites you to connect with old friends and make new connections at our next networking event on Tuesday, May 24, 4:00-6:00PM.  As philanthropic advisors, we operate in a unique space - helping people manage their wealth and channel their generosity. When we do our work … Continue reading Springtime on the Sky Deck: AiPSD Mixer

In times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for funders to be aware of their grantees’ financial health. The IRS Form 990 is a useful tool to help ensure your organization is meeting not-for-profit requirements and can provide insight into potential upcoming opportunities and challenges. Join Philanthropy California and Moss Adams, for the second … Continue reading Financial Education Series ― Unpacking the Form 990: A Closer Look

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. federal funding … Continue reading San Diego Food Funders Meeting

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 committed … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

Many Family Foundations are at a crossroads today — torn between their legacies and values and who they are being called to be in a rapidly changing world. Over the past two years, we’ve seen a multitude of transitions occur in family philanthropy: assets are increasing significantly upon the death of a founder, leadership is experiencing burnout, and … Continue reading Family Philanthropy Conference: Navigating Transitions, Redefining Traditions

This is a meeting of the STEAM Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. STEAM funder meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging … Continue reading STEAM Funders Meeting