Events

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

Join Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties, Art Pharmacy, and San Ysidro Health for a live panel discussion on the power of social prescribing in adolescent mental health care. This in-person event will explore how non-clinical interventions, like arts engagement and community connection, can improve health outcomes, reduce loneliness, and reshape how we approach … Continue reading Social Prescribing in San Diego: A New Approach to Health

Every ten years the U.S. Constitution mandates a count of every person in the country, making the Census a fundamental piece of our democracy. The data collected influences the allocation of more than $2 trillion in federal funds to states and local communities for critical services and infrastructure projects, including schools, hospitals, roads, and businesses. … Continue reading Census 2030: A Look Ahead of California’s Demographic Projections, Opportunities, and Challenges

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 here at home and abroad, autocratic tendencies have taken root, with leaders cynically exploiting people's fear and material suffering in order to aggregate dangerous … Continue reading Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning, Part I: In Defense of Civil Society

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 at [email protected]. This … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative August Meeting

The political landscape is becoming a minefield for a growing number of nonprofits and foundations. Whether you’ve been explicitly targeted or are looking to feel more prepared, you’ll want to join the next CA Policy Forum. A panel of two of the state’s most experienced nonprofit attorneys will offer an expert briefing, guidance, and tools … Continue reading Guidance for Nonprofits and Foundations Facing Federal Pressure

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