As our team prepared for the first in-person Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Annual Conference in three years, we knew this event would be different. It needed to reflect the seismic shifts brought about by a national racial justice reckoning and a global pandemic that threw existing community disparities into sharp relief. It … Continue reading Catalyst Annual Conference, Here & Now: In Case You Missed It
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties and our Philanthropy California colleagues are delighted to share with you the following report detailing the efforts and impacts of Philanthropy California’s Fair Representation Fund. This pooled fund harnessed $2.5 million in direct philanthropic donations and guided additional resources. Ultimately, these investments helped to ensure that the 2020 … Continue reading Funding Redistricting in California: An Analysis of Philanthropy California’s Fair Representation Fund
This article was featured in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 Giving Guide. Read the full guide here. In his day, Andrew Carnegie rocked the boat by creating a public good from personal wealth. Today, we see MacKenzie Scott forging a new path in giving by making big bets based on solid research and deep … Continue reading Giving is Changing, Are You? Three practices to boost your effectiveness.
San Ysidro serves as a microcosm of the intersections and complex issues our region faces. What happens here reverberates throughout the San Diego/Imperial County/Baja California region in powerful ways. As we prepare for the Catalyst 2022 Annual Conference, Here & Now, taking place November 3rd at the San Ysidro Civic Center, we’re delving into what … Continue reading Community Power Building in San Ysidro
On Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties led 19 participants through an all-day, immersive learning experience to learn more about the Indigenous Communities of San Diego. Participants met with tribal leaders and community members from the Campo Kumeyaay Nation and the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel. Participants joined us to … Continue reading Do the Work: Indigenous Communities
The San Diego/Imperial County region boasts a rich Indigenous cultural heritage as well as a range of diverse Indigenous communities who continue to forge a dynamic future for themselves. But for many residents of Southern California, knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, contributions, and contemporary lives is scant at best. There is much we can learn … Continue reading Learning and Growing in Partnership with Our Region’s Indigenous Communities
On Thursday, September 29th, 2022, Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties led 19 participants through an all-day, immersive learning experience to learn more about Imperial County from community-based organizations making a difference in their county. Participants met with representatives from California Rural Legal Assistance, Campesinos Unidos, Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego, Imperial Valley … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County
An agricultural super-producer feeding the nation. A natural resource hotspot which could transform global tech industry supply chains. A binational hub for economic, environmental, and governmental relations at the U.S./Mexico border. A diverse and engaged community open to partnership and collaboration. Imperial County is all these things and more. So what are the opportunities for … Continue reading Abundance in Imperial County: Leveraging Community Strengths for Philanthropic Engagement
Ashley Miller spearheads execution of Catalyst’s comprehensive fundraising plans, manages grants and contracts, supports member services work, and ensures the viability of organization-wide operations. She is also a key partner with Philanthropy California for state-wide resourcing needs. Ashley comes to San Diego by way of Seattle where she served most recently as a grants manager at … Continue reading Five Questions with Ashley Miller
We all have felt the impact of heat waves this summer, but the costs and stakes are different across communities and neighborhoods in California. While temperatures rise in California, so do extreme heat illnesses and heat mortality. Those most impacted are unlikely to live in cooler coastal communities, or have access to air-conditioned homes. According to the … Continue reading Extreme Heat & Racial Equity