Events

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

In light of the rapidly changing policies and funding environment for border and immigration services, our region’s network of support to migrants is experiencing deep and immediate impacts. Join us for this virtual briefing to get updates on the current landscape and how we can best support community-based organizations as they seek to continue their … Continue reading Border and Immigration Funder Briefing

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD), in partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission, invites you to join FTEHSD's monthly meeting for an in-depth discussion on the City of San Diego’s homeless shelter system. This session will explore the current shelter landscape, including how many beds exist, who is utilizing them, and if … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness: Understanding San Diego’s Shelter System

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

California communities and funders are not new to responding to catastrophic wildfires. Neither are communities and funders in many other regions of the United States. This shared experience allows philanthropy to learn from past disasters to inform future strategies to ensure that communities can recover equitably. As we shift from disaster response into early and … Continue reading January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires Funder Briefing: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Recovery

Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. Key Topics Covered: Types of Philanthropy and Foundations: Learn more about the many different … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Join Smart Growth California in the next conversation of their rural funder series, Who Benefits from Community Benefits? Their last webinar took a deep dive into the offshore wind industry unfolding in Humboldt Bay and how funders are supporting residents to fight for community benefits. Next, they will look at lessons learned from lithium mining in the … Continue reading Learning from Lithium Valley

Federal policy changes are unfolding rapidly and creating uncertainty for everyone. In the midst of these shifts, it can be hard to stay focused, informed, and connected. Join us to process the changes together. This unstructured session is an opportunity to share concerns, ask questions, and hear from peers about how they’re approaching this moment. … Continue reading Navigating Policy Shifts: An Open Space for Funders

Join Philanthropy California and Nonprofit Finance Fund for the launch of our Resourcing Resilience Report. As Californians grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is clear that the path towards resilience lies in supporting the communities on the frontline. The Resourcing Resilience Report arrives at a pivotal moment as climate change continues to … Continue reading Resourcing Resilience Report: A Briefing on Aligning Public and Philanthropy Funding for California Communities

Join this virtual workshop led by the Center for Nonprofit Management and SoCal Grantmakers to learn how nonprofits can access FEMA & SBA disaster aid. This program will provide an overview of the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program that non-profits may be eligible for, including the updates on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Program that … Continue reading Accessing Federal Assistance: Workshop for Nonprofits Impacted by the Wildfires

Philanthropy CA and the Center for Nonprofit Management invite you to a timely discussion on the profound and ongoing impacts of the recent Los Angeles wildfires on the nonprofit sector. New research from the Center for Nonprofit Management highlights the threat of severe impact the wildfires might be having on nonprofits and the essential services they provide. … Continue reading Funder Briefing: How the L.A. Wildfires Are Reshaping the Nonprofit Sector

Imperial County is rich with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and impact, but navigating the funding landscape can be challenging. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the current funding landscape in Imperial, as well as how to best engage with local, state, and national funders supporting work in the county. Don't miss this opportunity to … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative