Events

With economic uncertainty looming and massive state revenue shortfalls, the California Policy Forum will turn its attention to the importance of tax-based safety net programs in supporting so many California families. While philanthropy and nonprofits tend to focus on health and human services, we can end up neglecting the powerful tax policies that affect poverty … Continue reading CA Policy Forum: State of the Economy and Safety Net Tax Policies

Oftentimes, disaster-affected families and individuals face a long, complex and arduous recovery process. They need an advocate within the community to help them navigate and access all available resources. Disaster case management (DCM), which enables and empowers local communities to work directly with disaster-affected families and individuals to determine and address specific needs, is essential … Continue reading Disaster Case Management: Navigating Recovery One Person at a Time

As we continue to learn more about the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, there are many unanswered questions regarding the broad reach of this decision on higher education and other sectors.  Join us to hear from education leaders who are learning and responding to this decision. They will provide a deep dive into what … Continue reading Funders Briefing on Affirmative Action

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

Join NPSolutions to celebrate all the work that Nonprofit Heroes do to support the communities they serve! This free event will include award presentations, food and drinks, networking opportunities, and over $3,000 in raffle prizes!

The Early Childhood Funders seek to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists, investors, and public funding to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience This meeting is open to all staff and board of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This engaging session is designed for funders and philanthropic organizations of diverse backgrounds. Participants will dive into a wide range of critical topics essential for navigating uncertain economic times, gain valuable insights, and access tools that will empower them to effectively navigate recurring economic cycles, including inflation, recession, and other potential challenges. This session will … Continue reading Preventing Harm to Grantees: Planning Ahead for Inflation and Recession

California is on course to have one of the most inclusive state-wide data systems in the nation. The Cradle-to-Career Data System, signed into legislation in 2019, will bring together data from across the early childhood, K–12, postsecondary, and workforce sectors to provide policymakers, advocates, and communities with actionable data to address disparities and improve outcomes … Continue reading Data for All: The Promise of California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System

This is a meeting of the Arts & Intersections Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us for the first official convening of the Arts & Intersections working group. During our time together, we'll introduce a shared learning agenda, provide information and updates about the regional arts and culture ecosystem, … Continue reading Equity, Opportunity, and Capacity Building in the Creative Economy

Every year of grant-making, do you wonder if the dollars in your endowment could also support your mission? They can--and, in some cases, the money never even needs to leave your bank account! Activating Your Endowment will provide firsthand accounts of how your peers have made their endowment work for the community, generating transformative outcomes … Continue reading Activating Your Endowment

The Day of Service, brought to you by San Diego Gives and United Way of San Diego County, is a county-wide, collective volunteer effort connecting community members to local nonprofits to address our county’s most pressing issues. With a broad range of volunteer service projects, we make it easy to connect with a nonprofit cause … Continue reading San Diego Gives Day of Service

Gun violence remains a pressing and urgent topic: addressing gun violence is crucial to fostering safe environments, promoting social well-being, and building a future where individuals can thrive without fear of violence. At this funder briefing in collaboration with the Hope and Heal Fund, we will dive into the intricate landscape of this critical issue, … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Funder Briefing