Events

California's policy landscape plays a powerful role in shaping the opportunities and challenges facing our communities, yet not everyone’s voice is heard at the ballot box. This webinar equips nonprofits and funders with the tools to change that. How can we help overcome barriers to civic engagement and mobilize every Californian’s vote for a more … Continue reading Get Out the Vote: A Playbook for California Nonprofits and Funders

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 2

Registration for this event is now closed. n this interactive, two-part series, we will dive into the intricate power dynamics inherent in the funder-grantee relationship, aiming to foster understanding, empathy, and collaboration. The program is designed for funders who are interested in acknowledging historical imbalances and working collaboratively towards a more equitable future. This is … Continue reading Funder-Grantee Relationship Series: Examining Power Dynamics

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

We are excited to reintroduce Catalyst’s corporate philanthropy programming series! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Throughout this series, we will dive into key topics that impact corporate philanthropy, creating space to share insights about your program’s initiative and … Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy Cohort

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

Over the past several years, the State of California has begun to address its history of atrocities towards California Native Americans, including through the California Truth and Healing Council, which was established by Executive Order N-15-19 in 2019. The Council’s truth and healing work is the only process of its kind nationwide, with an explicit focus … Continue reading Virtual Briefing: Native American Truth & Healing Documentary Project

How has the field of collective giving shifted in response to recent world events? What is the impact of being in a collective giving group? Who is part of this movement? The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Colmena-Consulting, in partnership with Philanthropy Together, will release 'In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape … Continue reading In Abundance: The 2023 Landscape of Collective Giving

In partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, SoCal Grantmakers invites you to join other Los Angeles-area family philanthropies on April 4 for a workshop on navigating conflict in family philanthropy.   Conflict is often particularly apparent in a family philanthropy context. While conflict is a natural part of any relationship, family philanthropies must manage … Continue reading From Conflict to Connection: Intentional Communication in Family Philanthropy

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us to discuss the current situation of border immigration in San Diego and Imperial County. We will discuss priorities and options for the role philanthropy can play in ensuring dignity and safety for asylum … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

This program is presented through a partnership between Philanthropy California and the California Office of Emergency Services and is funded by the Listos California Grant Program. This virtual grant writing training takes an in-depth look at how to describe community needs, a step that is very often required to complete a grant proposal. The good … Continue reading Knowing Your Community: Finding Data and Describing Needs

We are excited to launch Catalyst’s first-ever family philanthropy cohort. This cohort is for those who engage in philanthropy as individuals, through family foundations, or through donor-advised funds and want to maximize their impact with their giving. Family philanthropy offers a unique opportunity to create social change by being bold, taking risks, and being responsive … Continue reading Empowering Family Philanthropy for Meaningful Impact