Events

This gathering in Sacramento will bring together funders from across the state and beyond to reconnect, recharge, and rebuild — with time to strengthen relationships, gain inspiration, and explore philanthropy’s role in shaping California’s future. Why Sacramento? Sacramento is a meeting ground where California’s diverse regions converge — politically, economically, and culturally. It’s a hub … Continue reading Smart Growth California’s 2026 Funder Summit

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of the Corporate Members Community of Practice, a corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Our first meeting will include an overview of how corporate funders can utilize our newly launched Catalyst Data Hub, an open-access … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

In collaboration with Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA), Catalyst members are invited to a community conversation about GIA’s National Conference coming to the San Diego–Tijuana region in October 2027. Join us for an in-person gathering to connect with fellow arts and culture funders and help inform the themes, content, and regional stories that will be … Continue reading Preparing for the GIA 2027 Conference: San Diego–Tijuana Funders Roundtable

This session will bring together both current and prospective funders of Imperial Valley to explore the region’s needs, learn what is (and isn’t) already being funded, and highlight opportunities for impact. For funders new to Imperial Valley, this meeting is an on ramp to gain a deeper understanding of the region and explore how your … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative

As the nonprofit and philanthropic landscapes continue to shift, philanthropic leaders are being called to navigate complex decisions, evolving expectations, and increasing pressure to ensure their structures and practices reflect their values. During this discussion with Marcus Walton, President and CEO at Grantmakers in Effective Organizations (GEO), we will discuss how philanthropic governance and leadership … Continue reading Leadership for This Moment: Member Lunch with GEO’s Marcus Walton

This session offers a timely update on how communities statewide are responding to ICE deployments, with a regional focus on Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the Central Coast/Ventura. Participants will examine how enforcement patterns, community response, and funding needs have shifted since June of 2025, explore lessons from other regions, and discuss … Continue reading National Lessons, Regional Action: Preparing for ICE Deployments

Philanthropy California invites you to join our 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day, coming up on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8. This is an opportunity to connect with funders from across the state, build alignment and strategic coordination around key cross-regional issues, educate and advocate with state policy makers and agencies. With turmoil and … Continue reading 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day

Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of our Family Foundations Community of Practice, a funder-only space designed for learning, knowledge exchange, and connection with fellow family foundation peers and staff. At this first meeting of the year, we will offer a deep dive into the findings from the 2025 Pulse of the Practice report, Catalyst’s regional … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy to learn about the key indicators of nonprofit financial health and ways to refine the practices funders choose for assessing nonprofit fiscal health. Nonprofit financial statements can often feel like an overwhelming wall of numbers, making it hard to extract actionable insights, and traditional … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence

Through sustained collaboration with aligned nonprofits, organizations can reduce duplicative work, strengthen internal operations, and focus more of their time and energy where it matters most: serving their communities. Catalyst is excited to bring the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego (NSI SD) to our region. This webinar will introduce funders to NSI SD and offer insights … Continue reading Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego Launch

Join fellow climate funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego region to connect around shared interests and engage with peers active in, or exploring, climate-related issues and opportunities. Together, we will explore how a regional funder collaborative can amplify impact and help leverage regional, statewide, and national funding streams to support climate‑resilient communities. At … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative April Meeting

The biennial Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) National Conference is the leading forum for foundations, mission-driven asset owners, and their partners advancing impact investing in philanthropy. The MIE 2026 National Conference will bring 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders to Atlanta, Georgia to highlight innovative investment strategies, develop new partnerships, and help shape the field in … Continue reading MIE 2026 National Conference