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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

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

About the Collaborative The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative seeks to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience If you're interested in learning more about the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, please contact Michele … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative November Meeting

The idea of restoring faith in government by speeding the delivery of housing and other infrastructure is appealing. Can that happen without harming the environment and already overburdened communities? Join us for an open discussion about the abundance framework detailed in the recent book by journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We’ll explore why the … Continue reading Can ‘Abundance’ Be Inclusive? A Funder Discussion on the Promise and Peril

With the recent passage of the federal budget bill that slashed Medicaid and food assistance for millions of Americans while directing $170 billion to border militarization and the surveillance, detention, and deportation of immigrants, it is clear that private industry stands to profit while tearing families and communities apart. Between Trump’s election in November 2024 … Continue reading Putting Your Money Where Your Mission Is: Philanthropic Strategies for Divestment and Impact Investing

The most recent federal budget bill, signed into law on July 4th, includes a major change for corporate philanthropy: a new 1% taxable income floor for corporate charitable deductions. This provision is poised to reshape the landscape of corporate giving, making it essential for companies to understand its implications.   In partnership with Orange County Grantmakers … Continue reading The New 1% Floor: Implications for Corporate Charitable Giving

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the philanthropic sector, sometimes in ways we cannot yet see. As AI becomes more embedded in the social impact space, it’s critical for funders to understand both the possibilities and the pitfalls. Join Catalyst in partnership with the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), a global leader in advancing technology in … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in Philanthropy: Aligning Innovation with Impact

This program is hosted by their partner, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), who has extended an invitation to Philanthropy New York members. Our nation is at its best when we embrace the promise and potential of our multiracial democracy, casting aside the false narratives that seek to divide and weaken us. Unfortunately, both … Continue reading Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part II: Global Lessons in the Resistance Against Authoritarianism

Imperial County is rich with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and lasting impact, but navigating the region’s funding landscape can be complex. The Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative (IVFC) is a Catalyst collaborative of funders dedicated to growing funding interest and capacity specifically for the rural communities of Imperial County. If you are a funder currently investing … Continue reading Imperial Valley Funder Collaborative September Meeting

The political landscape is becoming a minefield for a growing number of nonprofits and foundations. Whether you’ve been explicitly targeted or are looking to feel more prepared, you’ll want to join the next CA Policy Forum. A panel of two of the state’s most experienced nonprofit attorneys will offer an expert briefing, guidance, and tools … Continue reading Guidance for Nonprofits and Foundations Facing Federal Pressure

The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative seeks to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience If you're interested in learning more about the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, please contact Michele at [email protected]. This … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative August Meeting

Our nation is at its best when we embrace the promise and potential of our multiracial democracy, casting aside the false narratives that seek to divide and weaken us. Unfortunately, both here at home and abroad, autocratic tendencies have taken root, with leaders cynically exploiting people's fear and material suffering in order to aggregate dangerous … Continue reading Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning, Part I: In Defense of Civil Society