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In the past year, the Trump administration has waged a relentless assault on democratic norms, the free press, and constitutional checks and balances and has sought to divide Americans by … Continue reading A Bound Imperative: American Democracy and the Fight for Immigrant Rights

Discover what’s possible with the Individual Artist Fellowship at our upcoming Open House. Join us for an informative and welcoming session where you’ll learn about funding opportunities, gain insight into … Continue reading Individual Artist Fellowship Open House

Through sustained collaboration with aligned nonprofits, organizations can reduce duplicative work, strengthen internal operations, and focus more of their time and energy where it matters most: serving their communities. Catalyst is … Continue reading Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego Launch

As uncertainty continues to shape the nonprofit sector, funders are seeking more effective ways to make informed, timely decisions. This session will examine key trends influencing today’s nonprofit landscape, share … Continue reading Leading Through Uncertainty: Trends and Risk Management to Support Nonprofit Partners

Join fellow climate funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego region to connect around shared interests and engage with peers active in, or exploring, climate-related issues and opportunities. Together, … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative April Meeting

The biennial Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) National Conference is the leading forum for foundations, mission-driven asset owners, and their partners advancing impact investing in philanthropy. The MIE 2026 National Conference … Continue reading MIE 2026 National Conference

When communities, institutions, and values are under attack, philanthropy must root to our purpose. We hold the privilege and responsibility to invest in the courageous leadership of those transforming systems … Continue reading 2026 NCG Annual Conference: Rooted in Courage

Tickets for this event are no longer available. If you are interested in attending, please contact Aline Racic. Raise a glass, share a story, and celebrate five decades of doing … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Catalyst

Philanthropic giving often spikes after high-profile disasters. Yet, crises that layer conflict, political instability and large-scale humanitarian needs often pose barriers that deter engagement. New research findings from the Center for … Continue reading Beyond the headlines: What mobilizes philanthropy to act in complex crises 

Impact investing is a powerful but underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact and environmental goals, amplify their impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 4: Impact Investing

This meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a Catalyst Funder Collaborative, will focus on debriefing the May 7th Funder Briefing led by the San Diego Regional Solidarity Collective, working to … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders: Regional Strategy Debrief

Join funders from across the state for a day-long, in-person working meeting that will formally launch California's 2030 Census Statewide Funders Initiative. This gathering will be the kickoff of the … Continue reading 2030 Census Statewide Funder Table