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What We're Reading: January Equity & Social Justice Edition

January 9, 2020

The beginning of a new year gives us a moment to think about the importance of 2020. As the census count and presidential election approach, we envision what it takes to create a decade centering equity and social justice. In this spirit, we offer some articles below that help us think about...

A Series on Risk, Change, and the Year Ahead: A Conversation with Dimple Abichandani

December 19, 2019

NCG's Emily Katz asked five foundation executives—private, public, family, tech, small and large—if they’ve taken any special measures to ready themselves for the year ahead. Kicking off our series, we’ll hear from Dimple Abichandani who heads the General Services Foundation, a private social...

CEO Message: How Do You Say Goodbye?

December 19, 2019

Yesterday was a blur. Immediately after we finally hit “send” on the announcement of my departure from NCG to become the CEO of Fenway Health in Boston I was besieged with good wishes via email and text and social media. It felt good. But tonight, as I sit in my living room reflecting on the day...

NCG Board Chair on Leadership Transition

December 19, 2019

In partnership with the staff, Ellen has transformed NCG into a critical and respected member of the Northern California philanthropic community and a thriving organization. The board holds the highest confidence in the abilities of the staff and while we hate to say goodbye to Ellen, it is clear...