Events

Join Nonprofit Finance Fund and Philanthropy California to advance full cost practices for the nonprofit sector by participating in a remote learning series this December. This workshop series invites you to take what you’ve learned as a nonprofit leader or funder and help pave the way for others to have transformative conversations about more equitable funding practices. It’s not … Continue reading Full Cost: Webinars and Workshops

About the Series The Ethos of Being Trust-Based, developed by Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Philanthropy CA, and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, is a webinar series dedicated to exploring the fundamental values and dispositions central to a trust-based approach. Join us as we examine the aspects of trust-building essential for a strong and healthy ecosystem at all … Continue reading The Ethos of Being Trust-Based Session 1 | Permission to Pause: You Have To Go Slowly To Go Far

This is a meeting of the STEAM Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. STEAM meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from … Continue reading STEAM Funders Meeting

Different sectors, including philanthropy, are having to confront the reality that race equity is no longer a conversation they can put off or avoid. Moreover, organizations that are earnestly attempting to pivot and align themselves with the shifting reality, are finding it challenging to identify where to begin. The landscape related to race equity has … Continue reading Racial Justice Dialogues

Since elected, Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have been committed to driving inclusive, equitable investment throughout California, with a particular focus on the underinvested regions of inland California, from the San Joaquin Valley to the Inland Empire. Over the past few years, both government and philanthropy have made strides towards achieving this vision, but … Continue reading Inland California Economic Development

You can’t have impact investing without impact. But what is the impact that we want to see when we make an investment? And how do we know if we are successful? Just like in grant making, impact investing requires a theory of change and a thoughtful framework for measurement. Join us on December 15th to … Continue reading Measuring the Impact

As COVID-19 case rates continue to climb nationwide, new federal leadership and promising vaccine trials present some hope for the coming year. As we continue to grapple with the public health repercussions, California also faces serious economic consequences. Communities of color are facing disproportionate impacts across the board, and many sectors including nonprofits and local … Continue reading COVID-19 Funders’ Briefing: 2021 Outlook

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. These meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in binational migration issues. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD), a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst. Funders Together to End Homelessness meetings are open to FTESD members, Catalyst members, and invited guests who are interested in supporting investments to end homelessness. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and other … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

All are welcome to join this meeting of the Early Childhood Funders, a collaborative facilitated by Catalyst. Early Childhood Funders meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in early childhood needs. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and other … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

In philanthropy, we sometimes overlook or deprioritize the interpersonal skills required to do this work well. This includes the ability to connect dots, show up in an emotionally intelligent way, listen actively and empathically, and know when to get out of the way. It also requires a clear understanding of power, and how power imbalances … Continue reading The Ethos of Being Trust Based Session 2 | Interpersonal Skills: The Hardest Skill-Building You’ll Ever Do

This is a meeting of the Military Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst. Military Funders meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in supporting local military personnel and their families. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and other development … Continue reading Military Funders Meeting