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CHANGE Philanthropy has released the 2022 DAPP Report: based on anonymous self-reporting from individuals, the DAPP provides grantmakers with a snapshot of the 2022 philanthropic workforce and helps participating foundations accurately assess the culture and climate of their institutions. Join CHANGE's Tenaja Jordan, Research & Communications Director and Lyle Matthew Kan, Interim National Director for … Continue reading Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals 2022 Report Briefing And Information Session

CHANGE Philanthropy has released the 2022 DAPP Report: based on anonymous self-reporting from individuals, the DAPP provides grantmakers with a snapshot of the 2022 philanthropic workforce and helps participating foundations accurately assess the culture and climate of their institutions. Join CHANGE's Tenaja Jordan, Research & Communications Director and Lyle Matthew Kan, Interim National Director for … Continue reading Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals 2022 Report Briefing And Information Session

With a new legislative session comes the start of the budget process and the development of hundreds of new policy proposals. The decisions made in Sacramento impact health, equity, and our communities across California.  Join Policy Perspectives for a webinar that will provide an overview of the 2023 proposed state budget, the policy outlook for … Continue reading The Proposed State Budget: What to Know for 2023

About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 5: Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD) is a collaborative of individual, public and private funders that explore and invest in effective systems change and services to end homelessness in San Diego County. The group is fiscally sponsored by Catalyst. FTEHSD’s goal is to build a San Diego County collaborative of funders who are committed … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness Meeting

Following the first webinar, this 60-minute panel discussion will illustrate the value of accessibility and disability inclusion as part of intersectional and equitable grantmaking practices. Panel members, including Ability Centralstaffand representatives from other disability funders, will outline some of the inequitable practices of traditional nonprofit and philanthropy structures, suggest ways in which funders can adjust … Continue reading It’s About Equity, Not Kindness: Accessible and Inclusive Grantmaking Practices | Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy Webinar Series

This 90-minute presentation features representatives of Ability Central and a WITH Foundation vendor who will cover the basic principles of accessibility and introduce it as an element of having truly inclusive workplace environments. Institutions that are working on equity, diversity, and inclusion can learn how disability issues are a part of this work. Coming from … Continue reading Ramps Aren’t Enough: Improving Accessibility in Your Workplace | Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy Webinar Series

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

Bay Area AFN is pleased to release its newest publication authored by the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC): Reimagining A More Inclusive Economy: Supporting the Economic Security of Undocumented Immigrants. Approximately 20% of all Californians under the age of 18 live with someone who is undocumented or is undocumented themselves. Estimates show that over two-thirds of undocumented Californians have lived here … Continue reading Reimagining A More Inclusive Economy: Supporting the Economic Security of Undocumented Immigrants

This is a meeting of the STEAM Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. STEAM funder meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging … Continue reading STEAM Funders Meeting

About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. Foundations … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity 2022 | Session 4: Advancing Equity through Organizational Culture and Operations

Communications professionals, narrative strategists, and storytellers hold immense power and responsibility in shaping just futures. Hosted by SoCal Grantmakers and Northern California Grantmakers, our 2022 Communications Institute will provide technical skills, transformational tools, and a values-aligned peer network to harness our collective power. In this five-session virtual training series program, we will offer best practices … Continue reading The Collective Power of Communicators: Communications Institute 2022