Events

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

The 2023 Annual Cause Conference will be a full day of education, inspiration, and activation for our San Diego business community, nonprofit sector, and higher education.   Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend This Conference Explore what local causes are most aligned with your company’s values and how to use the strength of the for-profit … Continue reading 25th Annual San Diego Cause Conference

Join his conversation to learn more about California's Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), particularly the work of the Southern Border Coalition and involvement opportunities for local government and philanthropic organizations. CERF was created to promote sustainable and equitable recovery from the economic distress of COVID-19. The Fund will support new strategies to diversify local economies … Continue reading Southern Border Coalition Information Session (In-Person)

Click here to add your name to the waitlist. Please contact Aline Racic with any questions. Last year, we hosted a full-day trip to Imperial County, diving into the region's intricacies and tapping into the wisdom of impactful community based organizations. Your feedback was crystal clear: you wanted more time. We heard you, we're returning, … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County Overnight

This virtual event is the first Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), Southern Border Coalition informational session for San Diego’s philanthropic community. The goal of CERF is to facilitate the development of a regional economic plan that empowers, uplifts, and facilitates community ownership in decision-making for the region and, especially, disinvested communities through equity and sustainability. … Continue reading Southern Border Coalition Information Session (Virtual)