Events

This event is on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM on both days. Grab your spreadsheets, dust off your Theory of Change, rally your stack of notebooks: Catalyst Learning Labs are your office hour to get things done. In these workshop-style sessions designed for hands-on engagement, participants will be … Continue reading Learning Labs: Equitable Grantmaking in Practice

Join California Policy Forum's webinar as we discuss the implications of OpenAI’s corporate restructuring. OpenAI is the largest nonprofit in the world, with a valuation of at least $500 billion and an important mission of harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of humanity. But OpenAI has strayed from its charitable purpose. They'll break … Continue reading Public Good vs Private Gain: The Implications of OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans

As we close out 2025, join us for a virtual recap of the working group projects. We will also discuss upcoming events and learnings, and begin planning our 2026 goals for learning and action. Funders from the Baja, Imperial, and San Diego regions are invited to join us to connect around shared priorities and explore … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) Network-Wide Gathering

We know that funders face many challenges when attempting to make the case within their institutions for the value and importance of investing in immigrant communities. We also know that moving money to immigrant-led and immigrant-centered organizations can help foundations advance their strategic priorities, whether they relate to immigration explicitly or not. GCIR has developed … Continue reading Making the Case for Supporting Immigrants in Your Grantmaking: A Messaging Toolkit for Funders

At our final 2025 gathering of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will reflect on what has changed over the past year at the San Diego and Imperial County borders, and look ahead to what’s next. We will explore how our communities can move forward and discuss shared priorities and new opportunities to uphold dignity, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Meeting

Join us for an evening of networking and celebration at the Catalyst member social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re new to the field or a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to strengthen professional relationships and build new ones. … Continue reading Winter Member Social

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