Events

Join California Policy Forum's webinar as we discuss the implications of OpenAI’s corporate restructuring. OpenAI is the largest nonprofit in the world, with a valuation of at least $500 billion and an important mission of harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of humanity. But OpenAI has strayed from its charitable purpose. They'll break … Continue reading Public Good vs Private Gain: The Implications of OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans

As we close out 2025, join us for a virtual recap of the working group projects. We will also discuss upcoming events and learnings, and begin planning our 2026 goals for learning and action. Funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego regions are invited to join us to connect around shared priorities and explore … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) Network-Wide Gathering

We know that funders face many challenges when attempting to make the case within their institutions for the value and importance of investing in immigrant communities. We also know that moving money to immigrant-led and immigrant-centered organizations can help foundations advance their strategic priorities, whether they relate to immigration explicitly or not. GCIR has developed … Continue reading Making the Case for Supporting Immigrants in Your Grantmaking: A Messaging Toolkit for Funders

Just one year away from midterm elections: As nonprofits across the country face mounting challenges from the impact of federal cuts to rapid response to immigration raids, they are continuing to hold the work of voter engagement as a core priority. In this session, hear from organizations and their funders that, despite it all, are … Continue reading How Voter Engagement Organizations Are Adapting their Approaches in a Challenging Era

At our final 2025 gathering of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will reflect on what has changed over the past year at the San Diego and Imperial County borders, and look ahead to what’s next. We will explore how our communities can move forward and discuss shared priorities and new opportunities to uphold dignity, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Meeting

Join us for an evening of networking and celebration at the Catalyst member social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re new to the field or a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to strengthen professional relationships and build new ones. … Continue reading Winter Member Social

Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital that left one dead and the other in serious condition, the Trump administration has exploited the tragedy by unleashing a torrent of xenophobic rhetoric and new policy announcements targeting lawful migration pathways and immigrant and refugee communities. Employing collective punishment based on … Continue reading Special Funder Briefing: Responding to Attacks on Afghans, Somalis and the Immigration System

California voters ushered in a historic shift in 2025 with the passage of Proposition 50, triggering the state’s first-ever mid-decade redistricting. As new congressional and legislative maps take shape, and legal challenges loom, the stakes for representation, policy influence, and electoral competitiveness are enormous heading into the 2026 midterms. Nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders must … Continue reading The Redistricting Revolution: Navigating California’s New Political Landscape Post-Prop 50

In communities across the country, vital stories are going untold as local newsrooms shrink or disappear, leaving residents without the information they need to stay connected, informed and empowered. Without reliable local reporting, people turn to social media or other unverified sources — making them more prone to the misinformation and algorithm-fueled echo chambers that … Continue reading Vital Voices: Investing in the Power of Community-Rooted Reporting

Join Climate Funders Collaborative at our first meeting of 2026. Agenda: 2026 Planning & Activities Member Updates Collaborative Communications The Climate Funder Collaborative meeting will include a review of 2026 plans and activities, as well as time for members to share and discuss their goals for the year. Funders will provide updates on funding priorities … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative January Meeting

Join us for a timely conversation for funders who want to better understand how arts, culture, and the creative economy are being advanced through policy and advocacy at the state level. We’ll be joined by Julie Baker, Chief Executive Officer, and Ted Russell, Program Consultant Lead, from California for the Arts (CFTA). Together, they’ll share … Continue reading Arts & Intersections: Casemaking, Advocacy, and the Creative Economy

The Binational Migration Funder Collaborative is a Catalyst Funder Collaborative. Together, we seek to ensure the legal and wellness needs of all immigrants and refugees who pass from Mexico through San Diego and Imperial Counties are met, and advocate for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to help meet future need. Target Audience This meeting is open … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative February Meeting