Events

This 90-minute presentation features representatives of Ability Central and a WITH Foundation vendor who will cover the basic principles of accessibility and introduce it as an element of having truly inclusive workplace environments. Institutions that are working on equity, diversity, and inclusion can learn how disability issues are a part of this work. Coming from … Continue reading Ramps Aren’t Enough: Improving Accessibility in Your Workplace | Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy Webinar Series

Following the first webinar, this 60-minute panel discussion will illustrate the value of accessibility and disability inclusion as part of intersectional and equitable grantmaking practices. Panel members, including Ability Centralstaffand representatives from other disability funders, will outline some of the inequitable practices of traditional nonprofit and philanthropy structures, suggest ways in which funders can adjust … Continue reading It’s About Equity, Not Kindness: Accessible and Inclusive Grantmaking Practices | Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy Webinar Series

This webinar briefing will examine the results of key money in politics reform efforts from this year and include a discussion with key organizations leading the work for the Oakland Fair Elections campaign. This will be an important opportunity to examine lessons learned from this year as we go into 2023, knowing that the work … Continue reading Strengthening Democracy: Oakland’s Win and Looking Ahead

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are committed … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

Are you interested in applying for the State of California Stop the Hate Grant? Join this in-person workshop to review the application together. The Stop the Hate (STH) Program awards funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide support and services to victims and survivors of hate incidents and hate crimes and their families and facilitate … Continue reading Stop the Hate Grant Application Workshop: Imperial County

Are you interested in applying for the State of California Stop the Hate Grant? Join this in-person workshop to review the application together. The Stop the Hate (STH) Program awards funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide support and services to victims and survivors of hate incidents and hate crimes and their families and facilitate … Continue reading Stop the Hate Grant Application Workshop: San Diego

In the last year alone, Californians have experienced the impacts of multiple climate disasters including severe drought, extreme heatwaves, earthquakes, catastrophic wildfires, and now several back-to-back Atmospheric Rivers. Climate change will only continue amplifying the risk that Californians face from natural hazards. We can’t keep doing business as usual disaster philanthropy to meet the scope of … Continue reading California Disaster Philanthropy Briefing: From Episodic Relief to Transformative Resilience

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 equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 5: Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens

With more than 30 new state legislators taking office in Sacramento, a $25 billion budget shortfall projected by the Governor, and the looming threat of recession, 2023 presents significant changes and challenges for those of us in the charitable sector working to support vulnerable Californians throughout the state. Get your bearings for the year to … Continue reading A Changing Landscape: The 2023/2024 California Legislative Year

With a new legislative session comes the start of the budget process and the development of hundreds of new policy proposals. The decisions made in Sacramento impact health, equity, and our communities across California.  Join Policy Perspectives for a webinar that will provide an overview of the 2023 proposed state budget, the policy outlook for … Continue reading The Proposed State Budget: What to Know for 2023

Are you interested in learning more about fiscal sponsorships? Join this event to learn more about the mechanics and structures required to become fiscally sponsored, with particular attention to the unique needs of artists, makers, culture bearers, and creative entrepreneurs. Particular attention will be paid to the unique needs of artists, makers, culture bearers, and creative … Continue reading Fiscal Sponsorships: Equity, Alignment and Values

CHANGE Philanthropy has released the 2022 DAPP Report: based on anonymous self-reporting from individuals, the DAPP provides grantmakers with a snapshot of the 2022 philanthropic workforce and helps participating foundations accurately assess the culture and climate of their institutions. Join CHANGE's Tenaja Jordan, Research & Communications Director and Lyle Matthew Kan, Interim National Director for … Continue reading Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals 2022 Report Briefing And Information Session