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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 3: Healing Justice – An Integral Approach to Advancing Racial Equity

Registration is now closed. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Imperial County is both the youngest and the least populated county in California, and boasts an area more than twice the square miles of the State of Delaware. With agriculture accounting for almost 50% of all its jobs, Imperial County produces two-thirds of all the … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County

Orange County Grantmakers is pleased to announce their 2022 Summit, Orange County’s largest convening of nonprofit and community leaders, is back in-person on Thursday, October 6, 2022. OC Grantmakers are thrilled to host this year’s event in partnership with Orange Coast College. The theme, “Breaking Barriers: Partnership, Power Sharing and the Collective Good,” captures promising … Continue reading Orange County Grantmakers Summit 2022

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

Too often, debates between candidates for office or two opposing sides of an initiative happen in hotel ballrooms hosted by special interests. Even when a media organization or general interest group hosts a debate, it’s usually just one discussion. Politifest is Voice of San Diego’s (VOSD) annual summit dedicated to the most relevant debates and … Continue reading Politifest 2022

Too often, debates between candidates for office or two opposing sides of an initiative happen in hotel ballrooms hosted by special interests. Even when a media organization or general interest group hosts a debate, it’s usually just one discussion. Politifest is Voice of San Diego’s (VOSD) annual summit dedicated to the most relevant debates and … Continue reading Politifest 2022

The history, connection to place, and breadth of culture amongst indigenous communities in San Diego County is deep and intricate. There is much we can learn to better understand the role philanthropy can play in supporting the self-determination and sovereignty of first nations. Join us for a unique session with the Campo Kumeyaay Nation and … Continue reading Do the Work: Indigenous Communities

What measures are on the 2022 ballot in California and what do they mean for our state’s social sector? The 2022 midterm elections are around the corner and this year California voters have a say on seven ballot measures addressing such issues as reproductive rights, public health, arts funding, electric vehicles, and more. We invite … Continue reading 2022 Ballot Measures & Nonprofits: What to Know and How to Engage

Smart Growth California invites you to a funder discussion on how smaller cities across the state can and should be planning for sustainable and equitable growth. Much has been conjectured about the burgeoning trend of outward migration from California’s urban hubs as a result of the rise in remote work, but the push away from … Continue reading Beyond City Limits: How evolving migration patterns can reshape California and promote or harm the state’s climate progress

The 10th Annual State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Summit includes findings from the 2022 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report which highlights the current state of San Diego’s nonprofit sector and the philanthropy that supports it. Over the last year, local nonprofits have worked tirelessly to provide critical leadership and community support to benefit San … Continue reading Annual State of Nonprofit and Philanthropy Summit

Communications professionals, narrative strategists, and storytellers hold immense power and responsibility in shaping just futures. Hosted by SoCal and Northern California Grantmakers, the 2022 Communications Institute will provide technical skills, transformational tools, and a values-aligned peer network to harness our collective power. This five-session, virtual training series program, offers best practices along with peer spaces … Continue reading The Collective Power of Communicators: Communications Institute 2022

Communications professionals, narrative strategists, and storytellers hold immense power and responsibility in shaping just futures. Hosted by SoCal Grantmakers and Northern California Grantmakers, our 2022 Communications Institute will provide technical skills, transformational tools, and a values-aligned peer network to harness our collective power. In this five-session virtual training series program, we will offer best practices … Continue reading The Collective Power of Communicators: Communications Institute 2022