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The Binational Migration Funder Collaborative is a Catalyst Funder Collaborative. Together, we seek to ensure the legal and wellness needs of all immigrants and refugees who pass from Mexico through San Diego and Imperial Counties are met, and advocate for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to help meet future need. Target Audience This meeting is open … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative February Meeting

What if everyone working to strengthen our region had a clearer picture of how funding flows—and where opportunities are waiting? We’re excited to introduce the Catalyst Data Hub, a new resource powered by Impala in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. The Hub brings together, in one place, a clearer picture of … Continue reading Launching the Catalyst Data Hub

Join us for a webinar releasing the 2025 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report on February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. In 2025, nonprofits across San Diego County met the moment through creativity, collaboration, and deep community commitment. As the challenges ahead continue to evolve, clearly communicating the importance and impact of the nonprofit sector … Continue reading Annual State of Nonprofits & Philanthropy Report Webinar

Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been one of unprecedented challenge. How are nonprofits faring — and how are they adapting — in the wake of these significant changes? What are they hearing from the communities they serve? What … Continue reading A Sector in Crisis: How Nonprofits and Foundations Are Navigating Challenge

Our first meeting of 2026 will open with a discussion of the Federal Child Care Funding Freeze and Regulatory Rollback and what these changes could mean for early childhood systems in our region. We will build on insights from the funder briefing referenced above on what funders need to know, watch, and be thinking about … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative Meeting

As we kick off the California budget season, Governor Newsom’s proposed budget reflects ongoing fiscal constraints and fails to address the harsh realities our communities are facing. Despite the $9 billion more in revenue than previously anticipated, the governor’s budget makes it clear that there is little to no room for new investments, leaving the … Continue reading Beyond the Dollars: Navigating Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

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

So-called immigration enforcement systematically strips wealth from communities, shutters businesses, and destabilizes local economies. Yet, the economic dimensions of this economic violence remain largely invisible. Los Angeles small business owners, entrepreneurs, and workers are feeling this effect firsthand. Local leaders are responding with innovative approaches to capturing economic harm—combining quantitative spatial data on foot traffic … Continue reading Funding the Evidence: Building the Economic Record as a Strategy toward Economic Justice

Join this informative webinar to hear from the Level Up campaign creators and pledge signers who are advancing a new normal in philanthropy. You’ll leave the webinar inspired by those who have already taken the pledge, and with tips for advancing the Level Up pledge commitments both within your institution and across the philanthropic sector. … Continue reading Leveling Up Philanthropy! Join the Campaign Successfully Advancing A New Normal in Philanthropy

Join us in partnership with Impala for a deep-dive training session focused on using data to save time and inform grantmaking strategy. Discover how to analyze your own portfolios, benchmark against peers, and explore key funding trends shaping philanthropy in San Diego and Imperial Counties. During this webinar, you'll learn how to: Uncover funding gaps … Continue reading Catalyst Data Hub and Impala Training Session for Foundations

A complete census count begins with an accurate address database to ensure each person is counted. The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process allows states, counties, cities, and tribes to review, update, and improve the Census Bureau’s master address list. This first step is the foundation of the Census, ensuring that everyone receives a … Continue reading Understanding the LUCA Process and How it Impacts an Accurate 2030 Census

Advocacy is a powerful way for funders to extend the impact of their grantmaking. While funding often responds to immediate needs, advocacy helps shape the policy environment that influences long-term outcomes. Used thoughtfully, it allows dollars to go further and supports more durable change. This session introduces advocacy as a practical tool that funders—and their … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101