Events

The Early Childhood Funders Collaborative is reconnecting for the first time since 2023! Join us as we come back together to strengthen our network, explore key funding opportunities, and reflect on insights from the Children First Collective Town Hall in February. This gathering is a chance to reengage with the collaborative, align on priorities, and … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative May Meeting

How might San Diego access untapped housing potential? Last year, San Diego became the most expensive housing market in the U.S. Families at all income levels are being priced out of the housing market. To meet the housing demand, we must act together to leverage all opportunities to increase the supply of housing. We bring … Continue reading Unlocking Housing Potential in San Diego

Join Catalyst’s 2025 launch of our Corporate Members Community of Practice, formerly known as our corporate philanthropy cohort! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Our first meeting of the year will be a lunch and site visit to corporate … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

As extreme weather events become more prevalent, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies must play an increasingly crucial role in keeping communities across the country safe, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Yet, the federal government’s role and resources for disaster-related efforts are in flux, even as … Continue reading Major Changes in Federal Disaster Response: What Funders Need to Know

In this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, many in philanthropy are scrambling to figure out what to do next. While a handful of foundations have taken swift action to support grantees – including significant moves to increase payouts – there isn’t yet a groundswell of coordinated action. Meanwhile, nonprofits are going into strategy-and-survival mode … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Activate Collective Action (Session 3)

Join SoCal Grantmakers for an important, two-part conversation on the work of California funders and partners to protect and preserve California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. In part one, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from national partner Grantmakers In Health and from statewide foundations who have been engaged in policy advocacy at the state and … Continue reading Protecting & Preserving Medi-Cal: Federal Context and Philanthropy’s Response

At this meeting of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will explore the evolving landscape of migration at the San Diego and Imperial County borders. Through an interactive discussion, we will discuss priorities and emerging opportunities for philanthropy to play a pivotal role in ensuring dignity, safety, and support for asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants. … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative June Meeting

Join SoCal Grantmakers for an important, two-part conversation on the work of California funders and partners to protect and preserve California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. In part two, we will look more deeply at the work of community partners in Southern California, and discuss what grantees and partners might expect in the next 3-12 months. Attendees will also … Continue reading Protecting & Preserving Medi-Cal: Looking Ahead – What Comes Next and What’s Ahead

Come together for our 2nd Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative meeting to learn about funder interests, hear from members on current and anticipated funder projects, and discuss alignment and opportunity for collaborative work in the Valley. Imperial County is rich with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and lasting impact, but navigating the region’s funding landscape can be … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative June Meeting

Ease into the new season with Catalyst at our Summer Member Social! There’s no agenda, no formal program—just space to unwind, share stories, and celebrate the power of connection. Set against the backdrop of Mission Bay, register now to reconnect with familiar faces, make new introductions, and enjoy light refreshments under the summer sun. Target … Continue reading Summer Member Social

About the Collaborative The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative seeks to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience If you're interested in learning more about the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, please contact Michele … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative August Meeting

Imperial County is rich with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and lasting impact, but navigating the region’s funding landscape can be complex. The Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative (IVFC) is a Catalyst collaborative of funders dedicated to growing funding interest and capacity specifically for the rural communities of Imperial County. If you are a funder currently investing … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative September Meeting