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Pervasive Problems Call for Engaged Partners with Bold Goals

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08/16/2018

We decided to move beyond narrowly focused solutions that rely on healthcare institutions to meet the immediate health needs of those at risk to instead seek breakthrough ideas that address the complex issues central to the health of all...

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A Cultural Reckoning: The Moore Foundation’s Sasha Abrams on #MeToo

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08/02/2018

“…as the tsunami of stories emerge about harassment… I am struck by my own inability to answer with complete confidence that I would have done something different.” The Moore Foundation’s General Counsel, Sasha Abrams, gives her...

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Philanthropy Responds to Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Policies

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06/26/2018

Philanthropy California and nearly 120 philanthropic institutions from across the country have signed onto a joint statement in support of children and families seeking refuge in the United States.

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O2 Initiatives Invites Applications for the O2 Sabbatical Award

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06/21/2018

The annual O2 Sabbatical Award honors the commitment and accomplishments of exceptional nonprofit executive directors in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties.

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Let's Put Love Back into Philanthropy

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04/26/2018

NCG member, Masha Chernyak of the Latino Community Foundation recently spoke at our event, Social Justice in Disaster . She touched on relationship building with grantees and what trust brings to the way we do grantmaking. Hear...

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Bipartisan Congressional Action Required to Prevent Census 2020 Disaster

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10/02/2017

"Some of the largest foundations in the country have started to fill a portion of this resource gap, but more focus and resources are needed to support the organizations engaged in critical census education and promotion."

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Crystal Hayling Named the New Executive Director of The Libra Foundation

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09/07/2017

The Libra Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of Crystal Hayling as its new Executive Director. “At this pivotal time in our country’s history, we want to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in social change philanthropy,”...

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Why Support for Long-Term Harvey Recovery is So Vital

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09/06/2017

“Housing, housing, housing.” That’s how Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner answered when recently asked about his priorities for this coming week. And with good reason, with tens of thousands still in emergency temporary shelters and an estimate of...

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Upcoming NCG Speaker Max Stier Says...

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08/23/2017

"...This is not the time for philanthropy to wait out current circumstances. Rather, foundations need to step up efforts to help safeguard the government’s viability and vitality." - Max Stier

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The Full Cost Project: Funding for Impact

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08/03/2017

This should be obvious, but it’s key for our sector: To deliver on their mission and sustain their good work over time, nonprofit organizations require the right mix of financial resources. Resources to pay the right people to get the job done well.