Events

“The most radical project we could ever engage in during our lives is the project of embodiment. This is the most radical act because there is no liberation without the union of body and mind.” Lama Rod Owens, Love and Rage With the upcoming elections and the increasing division both nationally and globally, many of … Continue reading Holding Space: Recentering Humanity and Values Within Our Practices

This event is postponed until early 2025. If you are interested in getting more information once rescheduled, please contact Maryan Osman.  Imperial County is both the youngest and the least populated county in California, and boasts an area more than twice the square miles of the State of Delaware. Imperial County produces two-thirds of all … Continue reading Do The Work: Imperial County Overnight

Join us for a discussion on arts-based social prescribing, health and wellness, and opportunities for investment in scalable solutions in the San Diego and Imperial County. Social prescribing helps individuals enhance their health, wellbeing, and social connection by linking them to community services like arts programs. Chris Appleton, founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, will … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funders: Activating Social Prescriptions in Your Ecosystem

Understanding the outcomes of the 2024 election is essential for navigating the road ahead. This funder briefing will explore the results at federal, state, and local levels, examining what may change, what will likely stay the same, and how these shifts may affect future policy-making. In addition to providing analysis, this session will provide space … Continue reading 2024 Post-Election Briefing

Join the Indigenous Futures Institute (IFI) on November 20 to hear from the founders and leadership of IFI, share a meal with local leaders, and learn about current IFI projects that include Native women’s leadership, traditional basketry; food sovereignty; reclaiming the narrative of universities on Indigenous land; and more. Established in 2020, the Indigenous Futures … Continue reading Indigenous Futures Institute Funders Briefing

Join us for an evening of networking, reflection, and celebration as we wrap up another successful year at Catalyst’s Winter Social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. This year, we are proud to work with MAKE Projects, an employment social enterprise for San … Continue reading Catalyst Member Social

If you are a Catalyst member interested in attending this event, please contact Aline Racic. Over the last few years, we have seen historic public sector investments. However, often times these funds have lengthy application and management processes, making them frequently fail to reach the communities that need them most. Philanthropy, foundations, donors, and investors … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Philanthropy

This winter marks the start of a new legislative session, a new state budget proposal from the governor, and a newly-elected class of state lawmakers recently sworn into office. So, as we head into a fresh season of coalition-building, legislative proposals, policy analysis, and more, now is the time to brush up on the internal … Continue reading CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar: Advocacy Tips from Capitol Experts

In the last week, a series of devastating wildfires associated with an extreme wind event swept through Southern California, prompting swift action from local, state, and federal authorities. Thousands of structures have been affected, over 200,000 residents have been displaced, and at least 24 civilians have lost their lives. Government officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, … Continue reading Funder Briefing: January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires in Southern California

Join us to explore how arts programs can transform health, wellbeing, and social connection in our communities. Discover the innovative potential of social prescribing, a powerful approach that links individuals to creative community services to improve lives. We’ll also introduce an exciting new arts-based social prescribing pilot coming to San Diego and Imperial Counties. Chris … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Collaborative: Unlocking Social Prescriptions in Our Region

Join the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties and BQuest Foundation, as we cut through the noise and politics, and get real about San Diego's homelessness crisis. Some solutions are actually working. Others aren't making a dent. Why is this so hard? And where should we, as funders, … Continue reading Real Talk on Homelessness

As California faces threats from federal budget and policy proposals amid an anticipated flat (no-growth) budget for its 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, strategic choices grounded in values of racial and economic equity are needed to ensure that all residents can thrive. The state’s budget process holds the key to determining which policies will create … Continue reading What’s at Stake? Governor Newsom’s 2025 – 2026 State Budget Proposal