Past Events
Reframing Financial Due Diligence
Often times foundations and grantmakers can easily articulate resonant, relevant values, but just as often cannot easily identify those values within their financial due diligence practices. This session will open a conversation...
In the Red: Philanthropy’s Role in California’s Budget Woes, the Impacts and Solutions
As the political economy ebbs and flows, California finds itself dealing with significant budget deficits more frequently, which ultimately impacts our state’s most historically marginalized residents. Cuts to important programs...
Strengthening California’s Democracy in an Era of Disruptive Technology and Deep Uncertainty
2024 promises to be a momentous year for democracy—locally, nationally, and globally. Over 4 billion people are living in countries with major elections this year. In the United States, we will also face familiar but obstinate...
Home Today, Home Tomorrow: Innovative Financing and Capacity Building Strategies for Housing Preservation: Part 2
No matter where you start, success in life starts at home for all ages and all people. When we have safe, secure places to live – whether you rent or own – parents earn more, kids learn better, health and well-being improve, and...
Funding Like You Want To Win: Philanthropy & Movement Investments
As foundations put the finishing touches on their 2024 grantmaking portfolios, nonprofit organizations at the forefront of the movement for social justice are also planning their 2024 strategies to build power, disrupt the status...
The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1
This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these two modules, trainers...
Accelerating impact with grantee reporting: People, Process, Tools: Session 2
Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider...
CA Policy Forum: Get Out the Vote - A Playbook for Nonprofits & Funders
State policy plays a powerful role in shaping the opportunities and challenges facing our communities, yet not everyone’s voice is heard at the ballot box. This webinar equips nonprofits and funders with the tools to change that...
Events in the Field
Foundation Partnership Program
Foundation Partnership Program (FPP)
Certificate Training Series
- Session 1 - March 28 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 2 - April 25 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 3 - May 30 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 4 - June 27 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Recess - July | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 5 - August 29 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 6 - September 26| 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
- Session 7 - October 10 (Closing Session) | 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Virtual Session
The Value of Learning in Grantmaking to Migrant Communities
July 15, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST | Virtual Event
Racial Equity - Transformative 25 Funds Webinar
July 17, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST | Virtual Event
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