Events

The Early Childhood Funders seek 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 … Continue reading Lunch and Visioning – Early Childhood Funders

This monthly series of virtual, members-only chats, brings together experts in various fields to share their insights, knowledge and experience. Topics range from current events, policy changes, and industry trends … Continue reading Let’s Talk About It!

In June 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom formally issued an apology through Executive Order N-15-19 on behalf of California to California Native American Peoples for the many instances of violence, mistreatment … Continue reading Native American Truth & Healing Convening

Structural racism, economic exclusion, occupational segregation, and other policies and practices have denied communities of color the opportunity to build wealth and achieve economic security for generations. Small businesses have … Continue reading Building Towards an Equitable Recovery: Activating Federal Funds for BIPOC Owned-Businesses

In 2021 Governor Newsom announced a groundbreaking investment of $35 million over a period of five years to support local and tribal governments and community-based organizations in establishing or strengthening … Continue reading Virtual Funder Briefing: California Guaranteed Income Fund

About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 6: Awake to Woke to Work – A Framework for Racial Equity in Your Organization

Third Thursday's are back! Join us for Catalyst’s first Third Thursday of the year. What’s that, you say? Third (Thirsty) Impact Thursday is our impact investing happy hour where we … Continue reading Third Thirsty Impact Thursday

Along with all the educational content we have coming at you this year, we also want to have a space to connect and hear what you’re up to. At Let’s … Continue reading Let’s Talk About It!

Small foundations have the unique ability to create bold and innovative approaches to social impact. This event will provide a space for thought-provoking discussions on redefining risk, funding new areas, … Continue reading Bold Action, Small Foundations

With so many ways to give back – community foundations, family foundations, corporate funders, giving circles – it can be hard to understand the differences between these various vehicles of … Continue reading The Art of Giving: Understanding Different Forms of Philanthropy

Our region and state are undergoing profound demographic changes that significantly impact who holds and wields political power. BIPOC organizers and movement leaders have achieved a wave of recent victories … Continue reading SCG 2023 Policy Conference – REIMAGINE: Multiracial Democracy

Join the next in-person network-wide gathering for the Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region), where you’ll have an opportunity to connect with funders and take a deeper dive into issues … Continue reading Transforming Climate Communities: Collaborative Work and Funding in Barrio Logan