Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children and teens in the United States, having disproportionately impacted BIPOC communities for generations. For far too long, the emphasis on gun violence reduction has focused on easy accessibility to guns without addressing the root causes and demanding direct input from those communities most impacted. This, combined … Continue reading Beyond Policy: Understanding Gun Violence Prevention
Organized by: Philanthropy California
Investing in community-led real estate infrastructure is a powerful strategy that promotes the security of place, creates affordability, builds wealth, and supports Black and Brown leadership of community real estate development. Community-based developers and developers of color have long faced barriers to capital, while private real estate investing firms are able to amass billions in … Continue reading Investment Strategies for Community Owned Real Estate
This informal gathering is a chance to connect, network, and catch-up with colleagues, partners, and friends both new and old. With so much going on locally, regionally, nationally, and globally we want to make sure our members have an opportunity to decompress, share information, and continue to cultivate their relationships. Catalyst will be providing 1 … Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy and Giving Circle Social
Webinar
Arts & Intersections
An ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join us for this virtual conversation about national initiatives to leverage the arts in addressing community-wide issues and opportunities in San Diego to engage artists and creatives in critical issues of the region. … Continue reading Arts & Intersections
Partner Event
“The Empowered Citizen’s Guide” Book Talk with Pat Libby
Organized by: The Nonprofit Institute
Join us for an evening with local author and nonprofit expert Pat Libby. Get a behind the scenes look into how everyday citizens can make or change laws, with real stories of inspiration and triumph. Using humor and relatable stories, Pat shares how anyone with passion for a cause can learn to successfully pass and … Continue reading “The Empowered Citizen’s Guide” Book Talk with Pat Libby
Organized by: Northern California Grantmakers
A recent report, Much Alarm, Less Action, from the Center for Effective Philanthropy found that both foundation and nonprofit leaders believe that climate change will negatively affect their work —no matter the issues they focus on. However, less than 2% of all giving went to building climate resilience. Continued climate inaction by the philanthropic sector, will … Continue reading Funders for Climate Equity September Meeting
Conference, Partner Event
SoCal Grantmakers 2022 Annual Conference
Organized by: SoCal Grantmakers
Join us in-person at SoCal Grantmakers' 2022 Annual Conference! SCG’s 2022 Annual Conference — Narrative Power: Reframe Stories, Redefine Culture — will explore how philanthropy can build narrative power alongside communities as a vital component of a broader power-building ecosystem. Challenging dominant narratives and imagining new possibilities is an integral part of systems change work … Continue reading SoCal Grantmakers 2022 Annual Conference
Partner Event
Border Butterflies Project California Funder Briefing
California has long been a leader in immigrant justice and LGBTQ rights; in the face of growing right-wing sentiment and policy across the country, the state has an even more important role to play. California continues to be the top destination for asylum-seekers, and LGBTQ migrants face systemic challenges as they seek to cross the … Continue reading Border Butterflies Project California Funder Briefing
Partner Event
Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 3: Healing Justice – An Integral Approach to Advancing Racial Equity
Organized by: Philanthropy California
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 3: Healing Justice – An Integral Approach to Advancing Racial Equity
Funder Meeting
Do the Work: Imperial County
Registration is now closed. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Imperial County is both the youngest and the least populated county in California, and boasts an area more than twice the square miles of the State of Delaware. With agriculture accounting for almost 50% of all its jobs, Imperial County produces two-thirds of all the … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County
Partner Event
Orange County Grantmakers Summit 2022
Organized by: Orange County Grantmakers
Orange County Grantmakers is pleased to announce their 2022 Summit, Orange County’s largest convening of nonprofit and community leaders, is back in-person on Thursday, October 6, 2022. OC Grantmakers are thrilled to host this year’s event in partnership with Orange Coast College. The theme, “Breaking Barriers: Partnership, Power Sharing and the Collective Good,” captures promising … Continue reading Orange County Grantmakers Summit 2022
Funder Meeting
Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting
Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are committed … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting