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Diversity in Philanthropy Report Available

In collaboration with the other California Regional Associations of Grantmakers and the Foundation Center, NCG is pleased to announce the release of Embracing Diversity: Foundation Giving Benefiting California's Communities of Color. NEW: California Foundations Announce New Grantmaking Initiatives NEW: Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons from the Field A new report form Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors includes stories, lessons and experiences from CEOs and trustees of foundations who have made a commitment to diversity and inclusion

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01.26.09 NCG & GEO Co-Present
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A Message to Organizations Seeking Grants

Northern California Grantmakers is an association of over 150 grantmaking organizations. As a rule, NCG does not make grants. Follow these links to learn about NCG loan funds to nonprofit organizations for the arts, emergencies, and the smaller grants awarded from the Summer Youth Project. To find out more about AIDS Partnership California's funding opportunities, please visit AIDS Partnership California's homepage.

Comprehensive listings of grant opportunities can be found here.

Guide to California Foundations

NCG has ceased publication of its Guide to California Foundations. For the most recent information about foundations, funding opportunities, and to obtain fundraising or organizational assistance for your nonprofit, please visit the Foundation Center's website

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2008 Corporate Philanthropy Institute

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Community Services

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Northern California Grantmakers is an association of foundations, corporate contributions programs and other private grantmakers. Its mission is to promote the well-being of people and their communities in balance with a healthy environment by the thoughtful and creative use of private wealth and resources for public benefit. To this end, NCG works to enhance the effectiveness of philanthropy, and to strengthen the ties between philanthropy and its many stakeholders; including nonprofit organizations, government, business, media, academia, and the public at large.