Events

The census comes around every ten years, but ensuring that communities are represented equitably happens every day in between. Lifting the voices of underrepresented communities, bringing together diverse groups, building capacity, and amplifying coalitions through the work of nonprofit organizations are essential to the ongoing process of fair representation for all Californians. Now is the … Continue reading Making California Count: 2030 Census State Launch

At this meeting of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative 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. About This … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative September Meeting

Join Catalyst’s gathering of our Corporate Members Community of Practice, formally 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 second meeting of the year will be a lunch and site visit to corporate member … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

Join the Climate Funder Collaborative for an in-person, working lunch to share relevant updates, discuss year-end priorities, and the road ahead into 2026. Participants will hear updates from each of the working groups, explore shared funding opportunities, identify gaps, and discuss how to mobilize resources toward high-impact, achievable projects. Current Working Groups These are shaped … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative September 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

This program is hosted by their partner, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), who has extended an invitation to Philanthropy New York members. Our nation is at its best when we embrace the promise and potential of our multiracial democracy, casting aside the false narratives that seek to divide and weaken us. Unfortunately, both … Continue reading Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part II: Global Lessons in the Resistance Against Authoritarianism

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Milenko Matanovic, a renowned community activator, artist, and founder of the Pomegranate Center. In-Person Location: Design Lab, Design and Innovation Building, Room 3069510 Innovation Lane, La Jolla, CA 92093 Over the past 40 years, Milenko has developed and practiced a creative, collaborative approach to community-building that centers art, … Continue reading Beyond the Material: Art as a Framework for Civic Engagement and Building Democracy

One act of courage can inspire a movement. Southern California has risen in the face of extraordinary challenges this year. In January, when Los Angeles was devastated by wildfires, the region came together to support the individuals and communities affected by the crisis. In June, when federal immigration raids targeted Los Angeles’ immigrant and migrant … Continue reading SoCal Grantmaker’s 2025 Annual Conference: Acts of Courage

Due to high demand, the waitlist for nonprofit registration is now closed.  The challenges facing our region today demand both collective action and bold imagination, and our region is uniquely equipped for both. Catalyst’s 2025 Annual Conference: Bright Spots Igniting Change, Together is a call to all funders, nonprofit leaders, community builders, and social change … Continue reading 2025 Catalyst Annual Conference: Bright Spots

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the philanthropic sector, sometimes in ways we cannot yet see. As AI becomes more embedded in the social impact space, it’s critical for funders to understand both the possibilities and the pitfalls. Join Catalyst in partnership with the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), a global leader in advancing technology in … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in Philanthropy: Aligning Innovation with Impact

Philanthropy is most impactful when it’s guided by the voices of those most directly impacted by the systems we seek to change. During this session, staff from the Fund for Shared Insight will join us to share how funders can listen in ways that shift power. We will dig into their Funder Listening Action Menu … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

The most recent federal budget bill, signed into law on July 4th, includes a major change for corporate philanthropy: a new 1% taxable income floor for corporate charitable deductions. This provision is poised to reshape the landscape of corporate giving, making it essential for companies to understand its implications.   In partnership with Orange County Grantmakers … Continue reading The New 1% Floor: Implications for Corporate Charitable Giving