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This program is presented through a partnership between Philanthropy California and the California Office of Emergency Services and is funded by the Listos California Grant Program. This virtual grant writing training takes an in-depth look at how to describe community needs, a step that is very often required to complete a grant proposal. The good … Continue reading Knowing Your Community: Finding Data and Describing Needs

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us to discuss the current situation of border immigration in San Diego and Imperial County. We will discuss priorities and options for the role philanthropy can play in ensuring dignity and safety for asylum … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

How has the field of collective giving shifted in response to recent world events? What is the impact of being in a collective giving group? Who is part of this movement? The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Colmena-Consulting, in partnership with Philanthropy Together, will release 'In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape … Continue reading In Abundance: The 2023 Landscape of Collective Giving

Over the past several years, the State of California has begun to address its history of atrocities towards California Native Americans, including through the California Truth and Healing Council, which was established by Executive Order N-15-19 in 2019. The Council’s truth and healing work is the only process of its kind nationwide, with an explicit focus … Continue reading Virtual Briefing: Native American Truth & Healing Documentary Project

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 2

California's policy landscape plays a powerful role in shaping the opportunities and challenges facing our communities, yet not everyone’s voice is heard at the ballot box. This webinar equips nonprofits and funders with the tools to change that. How can we help overcome barriers to civic engagement and mobilize every Californian’s vote for a more … Continue reading Get Out the Vote: A Playbook for California Nonprofits and Funders

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 1: Grantee Reporting

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join us for this virtual conversation about the arts funding landscape in San Diego. We will discuss the major players in the region, where most funding … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Working Group

In December we unveiled our inaugural Pulse of the Practice report, showcasing the collective influence of our sector, with over $19 billion in assets and $1 billion in annual giving. Developed in partnership with University of San Diego’s The Nonprofit Institute, this was a first-ever survey of our region's philanthropic practices. Join us to learn … Continue reading Pulse of the Practice Report Insights

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Nonprofits are rising to meet the needs of the hundreds of migrants who arrive daily seeking asylum in the United States. Since mid-September, 20,000 individuals have been left on the streets with no support. Still, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting