Events

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

Have you considered ways to expand your philanthropic impact beyond grants? Program Related Investments (PRIs) are one highly versatile investment strategy that private foundations and public charities can use to … Continue reading Program Related Investments 101

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project will be hosting a six-part webinar series addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. Learn more about what … Continue reading Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy – Session #1: Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust?

As part of Catalyst’s flagship Fundamentals skills-building series, Grantmaking 101 introduces new foundation and corporate philanthropy staff to core grantmaking competencies through an equity lens. Participants gain a fundamental understanding … Continue reading Fundamentals: Grantmaking 101

In 2019 Stockton SEED was the first ever Mayoral led city-wide guaranteed income pilot in the country, eventually leading to the creation of Mayor’s for Guaranteed Income (MGI). Now numbering … Continue reading Guaranteed Income: A Roadmap to Policy Solutions for California

A Day in the Life of a Submariner: Childcare and Mental Health Challenges Among Military Families Deadline to register is Monday, April  10th!  Come join us for a unique military … Continue reading Do the Work: Military Families

Are we making progress on building an equitable future for the region? How will we know we have reached this future? What direction are we going and what is the map … Continue reading Northern California Grantmakers 2023 Annual Conference

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project will be hosting a six-part webinar series addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. Learn more about what … Continue reading Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy – Session #2: Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based?

It may seem the Census and Redistricting cycles have long concluded, but we continue to learn about details, impacts, and overall experience across the state. Various reports have lifted key … Continue reading Lessons and Opportunities: California Redistricting