Events

GEO’s 2024 National Conference, hosted in partnership with Philanthropy California, offers grantmakers and other practitioners the opportunity to explore equity-centered and community-driven grantmaking practices that support transformational change in order to create a just, connected and inclusive society where we can all thrive. Join GEO to explore how we can transform philanthropic culture and practice. Target … Continue reading GEO 2024 National Conference

Join California Funders for Boys and Men of Color for an exciting event aimed at expanding opportunities for boys and men of color in San Diego! In partnership with the County of San Diego’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice, we're bringing together regional grantmakers, leaders, activists, and community-based organizations to discuss and address the … Continue reading Expanding Opportunities for Boys and Men of Color in San Diego

During the first regional meeting for the San Diego philanthropic sector, we will introduce the California Jobs First initiative, reviewing the $14 million capacity and pilot project funding. We will also review all 15 regional sector and discuss potential collaborative learning interests. The Coalition is currently reviewing the draft regional plan for revisions to ensure … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

Join us for an in-person grant writing training that brings together community-based organizations, nonprofits, and Tribes in and around Imperial County to learn about pursuing grant funds to support your organization’s vision and values. An emphasis will be building organizational capacity to address climate resilience initiatives. Our day-long agenda includes: Grant writing training – how to pursue grant resources … Continue reading Grant Writing Regional Training for Imperial County

Impact Finance Center (IFC) and Commonfund Institute will host a webinar to launch our new national community foundation impact investing landscape scan - A Winding Road: Nine Community Foundations Share Their Journeys. This publication is part of our work with community foundations to build a national impact investing infrastructure. IFC and Commonfund Institute interviewed nine … Continue reading National Community Foundation Impact Investing Landscape Scan

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

This meeting will include a deep dive into our regions data profile and an overview of the draft Regional Plan Part 1. Speakers from the San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence, who authored the draft plan, will join us. California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

SoCal Grantmakers (SCG) is pleased to announce the call for applications for our 2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network. This exciting professional learning program, modeled after SCG’s Senior Peer-to-Peer Network, brings together early to mid-career foundation professionals from SCG’s membership for a year-long cohort dedicated to cultivating the next generation of philanthropic leadership. The group will dive … Continue reading evolve: Emerging Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network Application 2024-2025

Get ready to jumpstart your summer with Catalyst at our next member social! We are thrilled to invite you to an afternoon of light bites, refreshing drinks, and meaningful connections with like-minded peers. Our social is your chance to cultivate relationships with fellow philanthropists who share your dedication to social change. Whether you're reconnecting with … Continue reading Summer Member Social

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

Nonprofits play a pivotal role in the U.S., often providing essential community services or taking on vexing social challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits stepped up in vital ways, even as they themselves faced an unprecedented period of challenge. Four years on, how are nonprofits faring? What challenges do they face? What do funders — … Continue reading What Funders Need to Know: The State of Nonprofits and Grantee Well-Being

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. The Arts & Health research field has been well established in the United States for more than 40 years. Centers for arts and medicine/health exist at … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative