Events

Registration is now open to join the seventh annual cohort of the Funders Policy Institute. The Funders Policy Institute (FPI) is an immersive learning program focused on increasing philanthropic resources to support policy advocacy advancing racial, economic, and gender justice throughout California. FPI affirms that the people closest to the problems and harm should be … Continue reading Women’s Foundation California Funder Policy Institute

The Early Childhood Funders seek to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists, investors, and public funding to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience This meeting is open to all staff and board of Catalyst member organizations and eligible funders who … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Nonprofits are rising to meet the needs of the hundreds of migrants who arrive daily seeking asylum in the United States. Since mid-September, 20,000 individuals have been left on the streets with no support. Still, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

Registration is now closed. Please contact Aline Racic for any questions. Building off the themes from our May Participatory Grantmaking program and our 2023 Annual Conference, we invite you to this discussion about taking the next steps towards community-centered grantmaking. Through peer discussions, attendees will examine their own grantmaking practices and consider what concrete actions … Continue reading The Journey Towards Equitable Grantmaking: Lunch and Conversation

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive, multiracial democracy, there is much to gain from sharing and exploring our parallel and interwoven fights for liberation and civil rights in this country. Event Schedule: 1:00 PM: Registration 1:15 PM: Self-guided JANM Gallery Exploration with Museum Facilitators 2:30 PM: Program at the Democracy Center 5:00 … Continue reading Shared Pathways to Heal, Repair, and Liberate

Join SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference to reimagine economic prosperity deeply grounded in mutuality. SCG invites you to envision an economy that prioritizes relationships with each other and our planet over profits. Our current economy is already profoundly dependent on mutuality, but systemic inequities undermine this spirit of reciprocity and our economic well-being. We can commit … Continue reading SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference: REIMAGINE Our Economy

Data has become a powerful tool for positive change, and philanthropic organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to leverage information to build stronger relationships with their grantees and streamline reporting processes. Join us for an insightful and interactive learning session designed for funders eager to enhance their impact through strategic data utilization.  During the program, … Continue reading Equitable Grantmaking Series: Data-Driven Philanthropy Workshop

This meeting of the Climate Funders' Collaborative will be in person to explore opportunities for alignment and collaboration in support of equitable implementation of public funding for sustainable communities. If you are affiliated with a funding institution that funds in the Baja, Imperial and/or San Diego Region, and would like more information about this meeting, … Continue reading Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region)

In December we unveiled our inaugural Pulse of the Practice report, showcasing the collective influence of our sector, with over $19 billion in assets and $1 billion in annual giving. Developed in partnership with University of San Diego’s The Nonprofit Institute, this was a first-ever survey of our region's philanthropic practices. Join us to learn … Continue reading Pulse of the Practice Report Insights

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join us for this virtual conversation about the arts funding landscape in San Diego. We will discuss the major players in the region, where most funding … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Working Group

Smart Growth California's Funder Summit is coming to Sacramento, CA from March 4th to March 6th, 2024 – mark your calendars now! The Summit is where California-focused funders gather to share and learn about how their work advances a common vision – creating sustainable, equitable communities across California’s diverse landscape. At the Summit, you’ll engage … Continue reading Smart Growth California Funder Summit

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 1: Grantee Reporting