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2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy

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

Partner Event

California Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund Launch Briefing

Organized by: The Office of the Governor and California Department of Social Service (CDSS)

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

Funder Meeting

Generational Giving: Engaging Your Family in Philanthropy

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

Funder Meeting

Breakfast with Artists & Art Leaders

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

Organized by: Imperial Valley Community Foundation

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)

Funder Meeting

Homelessness in East County: Solutions & Success Stories

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

Partner Event

Lasting Changes Through Co-Governance

Organized by: Philanthropy California

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

Organized by: Imperial Valley Community Foundation

Presented by the Imperial Valley Community Foundation and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, the second session of our Imperial Valley non-profit board leadership series will dive into the financial world of non-profits. This session will demystify the crucial financial documents you need to know, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash … Continue reading Imperial Valley Nonprofit Board Leadership Series: Financials (Session Two)

Conference

2024 Catalyst Annual Conference: Activating Power

Organized by: Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

Nonprofit tickets for this conference are now sold out. If you are interested in attending, please join the waitlist here and we will notify you if additional spots become available. Behind theories and logic models is the doing that makes up the real work of social change. The 2024 Catalyst Annual Conference Activating Power: Moving … Continue reading 2024 Catalyst Annual Conference: Activating Power

Partner Event

Transformative Justice for Healing & Accountability: Funder Briefing

Please join Blue Shield of California Foundation and Alliance for Boys and Men of Color for a webinar briefing on September 13th on the Healing Together campaign—a movement celebrating five years of advancing non-carceral, community-based systems for healing, gender justice, and violence prevention. This campaign has focused on engaging men, and people of all genders, … Continue reading Transformative Justice for Healing & Accountability: Funder Briefing

Partner Event

Climate Funders’ Collaborative Network Wide Gathering: Decarbonization

Organized by: Climate Funders’ Collaborative

Join the Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) for a network-wide gathering exploring two different centers of building decarbonization. We will connect with partners leading efforts to install solar throughout the region, helping spark a green economy, cleaner air, affordable reliable electricity and climate resilience. Register here. Green energy is a key path towards decarbonization, … Continue reading Climate Funders’ Collaborative Network Wide Gathering: Decarbonization

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