Events

The California Endowment and Heising-Simons Foundation invite you to participate in a conversation about HEAL (Healing Economies Adapting to Last), a landmark state investment in communities that divest from detention and into community-based solutions. Despite a year marked by budget cuts, advocates from the California Dignity Not Detention Coalition passed the groundbreaking HEAL bill in … Continue reading Let’s Help HEAL California Together! Virtual Conversation with Advocates

In 2021, NCG issued a call to the sector to confront existential challenges - convergent and increasing large-scale climate disasters, gaping racialized economic inequities, and drastically inadequate infrastructure and housing - by responding with coordinated, long-term, bold approaches. NCG suggested five overarching shifts that would address root causes and generate security, healing, and new possibilities … Continue reading Liberating Wealth as a Prayer for the Earth: Part 3

Join Philanthropy California and The Investment Integration Project for an information session on the Systems Aware Investing Launchpad (SAIL). SAIL offers a journey to learn the fundamentals of system-level investing, including: why investors should care, what it means to manage systemic risks and rewards, why it is imperative to do so now, and how to integrate this … Continue reading Information Session: Systems Aware Investing Launchpad (SAIL)

Gun violence affects us all, and it is imperative that we come together to gain a comprehensive understanding of this issue. The Community Briefing, lead by the Hope & Heal Fund, will unravel common misconceptions about gun violence and the most effective ways our communities can respond to this pressing challenge. Agenda: SD County Gun … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Community Briefing

This virtual event is the first Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), Southern Border Coalition informational session for San Diego’s philanthropic community. The goal of CERF is to facilitate the development of a regional economic plan that empowers, uplifts, and facilitates community ownership in decision-making for the region and, especially, disinvested communities through equity and sustainability. … Continue reading Southern Border Coalition Information Session (Virtual)

Gun violence remains a pressing and urgent topic: addressing gun violence is crucial to fostering safe environments, promoting social well-being, and building a future where individuals can thrive without fear of violence. At this funder briefing in collaboration with the Hope and Heal Fund, we will dive into the intricate landscape of this critical issue, … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Funder Briefing

Every year of grant-making, do you wonder if the dollars in your endowment could also support your mission? They can--and, in some cases, the money never even needs to leave your bank account! Activating Your Endowment will provide firsthand accounts of how your peers have made their endowment work for the community, generating transformative outcomes … Continue reading Activating Your Endowment

This is a meeting of the Arts & Intersections Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us for the first official convening of the Arts & Intersections working group. During our time together, we'll introduce a shared learning agenda, provide information and updates about the regional arts and culture ecosystem, … Continue reading Equity, Opportunity, and Capacity Building in the Creative Economy

California is on course to have one of the most inclusive state-wide data systems in the nation. The Cradle-to-Career Data System, signed into legislation in 2019, will bring together data from across the early childhood, K–12, postsecondary, and workforce sectors to provide policymakers, advocates, and communities with actionable data to address disparities and improve outcomes … Continue reading Data for All: The Promise of California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System

This engaging session is designed for funders and philanthropic organizations of diverse backgrounds. Participants will dive into a wide range of critical topics essential for navigating uncertain economic times, gain valuable insights, and access tools that will empower them to effectively navigate recurring economic cycles, including inflation, recession, and other potential challenges. This session will … Continue reading Preventing Harm to Grantees: Planning Ahead for Inflation and Recession

The Early Childhood Funders seek to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists, investors, and public funding to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience This meeting is open to all staff and board of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. These meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in binational migration issues. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting