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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 in escalating crises. In Northern California, philanthropy must not concede our power to usher in transformation. We must build our muscle to practice courage. Which … 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 the work together. In 1976, a small group of funders came together with a shared belief: that working together can create lasting change in our … 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 Disaster Philanthropy and Accountable Now highlight that while funders care deeply about humanitarian crises, they seek clear, proximate and safe pathways for action that can be harder … 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 for future initiatives. Curious to learn more? During the fourth and final session of our Fundamentals Academy, participants will get a 101-level overview to build … 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 support and protect San Diego’s immigrant and refugee communities. If you would like to attend the May 7th funder briefing, please contact Megan Thomas for … 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 statewide table that Philanthropy California will coordinate in the years ahead, to help shape a strong, collaborative, and strategic philanthropic approach to the 2030 Census. … Continue reading 2030 Census Statewide Funder Table

At a pivotal moment marked by the 2026 gubernatorial transition and broader national uncertainty, this briefing will provide funders with a strategic view into how the Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group is shaping California’s policy and governance landscape. The session will highlight how philanthropy can play a catalytic role in moving from policy vision to … Continue reading From Moment to Movement: Responding to Crisis, Shaping Opportunity

Presented By Affordable housing is essential for preventing and understanding homelessness, and yet it is often misunderstood. It can often be complex, publicly funded, politically sensitive, and slow-moving, with funding gaps that can make meaningful engagement feel out of reach. But, without enough housing, other efforts to address homelessness cannot succeed. Housing is not just … Continue reading Housing and Homelessness: Where Philanthropy Can Make the Difference

Voting rights are under attack across the country. From the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to federal voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act, national efforts to prevent marginalized communities from having a voice in the future of this country are gaining steam. In … Continue reading Voter Suppression on the Ballot: Fighting Voter ID in California

Over the past year, immigrant communities have faced growing political and rhetorical attacks alongside federal and state policy changes that have reduced access to healthcare, food assistance, and other critical supports. These actions deepen existing inequities and exacerbate the social and economic factors that negatively impact health outcomes. Drawing from findings in GCIR's upcoming report, … Continue reading Bridging the Gaps: Advancing Immigrant and Refugee Health in California Through Strategic Philanthropic Action

Gender-based violence is both an economic justice issue and a systemic economic problem—and philanthropy has a defining role to play in addressing it. Nearly 1 in 2 women and more than half of transgender individuals in the U.S. are subjected to some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and up to 99% of … Continue reading From Surviving to Thriving: What Gender-Based Violence Survivors Say Funders Need to Know About Economic Security

Join Catalyst’s 2nd Quarter Corporate Members Community of Practice, a space for corporate members to learn together, share best practices, and build meaningful connections with CSR professionals across our region. The session will feature peer-driven spotlight discussions focused on how corporate philanthropy teams are structured within their companies, along with how they approach metrics and … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice