NCG's Blog
March 12, 2015
This past Monday NCG co-hosted a program on immigration relief and Bay Area communities. Among featured speakers was Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. Not able to attend? Here's a recap of the of what all the speakers had to say on this important issue.
March 10, 2015
That’s right. For one lucky NCG member we will comp their $225 registration fee. This includes members who’ve already registered—we’ll refund the cost of your registration. To be eligible to win your way to the annual conference all you have to do is personalize your member profile.
March 9, 2015
One of NCG's valuable membership benefits is that you gain access to NCFP's Family Philanthropy Online Knowledge Center, the world’s premier source of information and inspiration for family philanthropy.
March 2, 2015
NCG Director of Member Engagement Phuong Quach invites all members to our upcoming open house and new member orientation. Learn how to make the most of your NCG members and take full advantage of everything NCG has to offer—beyond programs.
March 2, 2015
Have you considered supporting or helping to build a movement? That is, supporting activism (organizing, building common agendas, leadership development, etc.) that directly impacts the issues you care about? When it comes to addressing social issues, supporting movements is an option philanthropy should consider.
February 24, 2015
Next month NCG kicks off a three-part Financial Management Workshop Series designed in partnership with Fiscal Management Associates (FMA). Why are we doing this? What can members expect of the workshops? NCG Member Engagement Director Phuong Quach answers your burning questions.
February 23, 2015
NCG invites you to submit a PhilTalk proposal. What's a PhilTalk? It's a 15-minute presentation that explores an idea, solution or approach to a challenge we are confronting in our philanthropic work. Think TEDTalk, but for philanthropy.
February 18, 2015
Members are the lifeblood of NCG. So we just wanted to take a moment to celebrate the members who’ve joined NCG since the beginning of 2015. Since January 1 we've welcomed six new members to our community. Learn more about them!
February 17, 2015
The wait is over. You can now register for this year's annual conference. Be sure to register before April 24th to lock in the early-bird price.
February 17, 2015
Breaking out of poverty requires individuals to run a gauntlet of legal obstacles. Access to legal aid and advocacy gives individuals, families and communities the help needed to address the problems that keep them in poverty. Investing in legal aid is one way funders can increase the impact of their grantmaking.