Events

Advocacy is a powerful way for funders to extend the impact of their grantmaking. While funding often responds to immediate needs, advocacy helps shape the policy environment that influences long-term … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101

Join Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Impala for a practical training session focused on using the Philanthropy Database and the Catalyst Data Hub to support your fundraising … Continue reading Catalyst Data Hub Training Session for Nonprofits

This gathering in Sacramento will bring together funders from across the state and beyond to reconnect, recharge, and rebuild — with time to strengthen relationships, gain inspiration, and explore philanthropy’s … Continue reading Smart Growth California’s 2026 Funder Summit

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of the Corporate Members Community of Practice, a corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

In collaboration with Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA), Catalyst members are invited to a community conversation about GIA’s National Conference coming to the San Diego–Tijuana region in October 2027. Join … Continue reading Preparing for the GIA 2027 Conference: San Diego–Tijuana Funders Roundtable

This session will bring together both current and prospective funders of Imperial Valley to explore the region’s needs, learn what is (and isn’t) already being funded, and highlight opportunities for … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative

As the nonprofit and philanthropic landscapes continue to shift, philanthropic leaders are being called to navigate complex decisions, evolving expectations, and increasing pressure to ensure their structures and practices reflect … Continue reading Leadership for This Moment: Member Lunch with GEO’s Marcus Walton

This session offers a timely update on how communities statewide are responding to ICE deployments, with a regional focus on Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the Central … Continue reading National Lessons, Regional Action: Preparing for ICE Deployments

Philanthropy California invites you to join our 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day, coming up on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8. This is an opportunity to connect with funders … Continue reading 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of our Family Foundations Community of Practice, a funder-only space designed for learning, knowledge exchange, and connection with fellow family foundation peers and staff. At … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy to learn about the key indicators of nonprofit financial health and ways to refine the practices funders choose for … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence

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