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S.H. Cowell Foundation: Providing Assistance Beyond the Grant

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08/17/2015

NCG member the S.H. Cowell Foundation works to improve the lives of ... making strategies to help grantees beyond the grant a priority. Support with proposal writings, convenings and site visits...

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23 Mar 2016

Working Smarter with Data: Foundation Maps California Training

March 23, 2016 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Foundation Center

... more fun! Join us for an interactive tutorial on how to use NCG ’s powerful new data tool Foundation Maps - California . In 2015, ... This session will be hands-on and each user should bring a...

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18 Apr 2016

Powerful Grants Data at Your Fingertips: Foundation Maps Training

April 18, 2016 -

10:00am to 11:00am

Online webinar

... Join us for an interactive statewide webinar to learn about a powerful new data tool, Foundation Maps: California . Built in ... is free to members of Northern California Grantmakers (...

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2016 Foundation Operations and Management Report

... has offered this important benchmarking tool to NCG 's members at a 20% discount through the end of the year. They can learn more about the report at here . To receive the discounted price, .....

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Sobrato Family Foundation Invests $29 Million in Literacy Model

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05/25/2017

Last week NCG member the Sobrato Family Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary by ... Early Academic Language (SEAL) educational model. With a ten-year commitment, the investment will expand...

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East Bay Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Officers

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07/25/2017

... Development Officer. Join us in welcoming them to the NCG community! Byron Johnson Byron will lead EBCF's “Black-Led Organizations Initiative” (BLO). The BLO Initiative is a collaborative, capacity-...

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26 Jun 2018

Being the Change: Foundations Transforming for Greater Impact

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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

June 26, 2018 -

9:30am to 12:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

... to staffing. Check out Being the Change for a sneak peek of the research findings. Join Us To: Learn about how ... public and family foundations. This program is open to all NCG members and...

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Blue Shield of California Foundation Launches Fellowships

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11/08/2018

... movements, data strategies for community health At a pivotal time in its shift to a new strategic direction, Blue Shield of ... For more information, visit: www.blueshieldofcafoundation. org...

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Member Spotlight: Carolyn Wang Kong, Chief Program Director of the Blue Shield of California Foundation

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04/04/2019

... Director at the Blue Shield of California Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Carolyn spoke to us about where she is ... Email: Carolyn.wangkong@blueshieldcafoundation. org...

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Stupski Foundation Builds Team to Launch Spenddown Strategies

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04/04/2019

... with its support of continued learning and its adoption of a spenddown strategy,” said Elvin. “The spenddown forces a focused response ... and serious illness care. Learn more at www.stupski...

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NCG Member Emmett Carson Named Community Foundations Chair at Indiana University

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09/01/2014

... Lilly Family School of Philanthropy recently selected NCG member Emmett Carson , the CEO and President of the Silicon Valley ... From The Chronicle of Philanthropy : As a visiting scholar, Mr. Carson will...

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Resources from Arts Loan Fund Meeting 9/14/17

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09/2017

Group: Arts Loan Fund NCG 's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) committee is made up of Bay Area funders that are committed to the Arts. The ALF meets once a month to review loan applications and determine awards to nonprofits that ... Favianna's presentation can be viewed below. Resources from Arts Loan Fund Meeting 9/14/17 .....

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Evaluation for Strategic Learning: Assessing Readiness and Results

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03/2014

This Center for Evaluation Innovation brief explores organizational preparedness and situational suitability for evaluation that supports strategic learning. It also explores how to understand if this type of evaluation is working.

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Tech Tales: NCG Family Philanthropy Forum Highlight

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04/01/2013

On Friday, March 29, 2013, NCG ’s Family Philanthropy Exchange members gathered at Evelyn & Walter ... (i.e. for an office of one): Looking to move to a new technology tool? For grantmakers looking to move to...

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The 411 on NCG’s Conversations in Philanthropy a.k.a. Report Club

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09/12/2014

... All joking aside, here’s all you need to know about NCG ’s new Conversations in Philanthropy Reading Group : It was the ... convening is September 30th. Here is your chance to read a ground-breaking report,...

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Top 10 NCG Milestones in 2014

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12/15/2014

It’s been an amazing year for NCG . How amazing? Well here's 10 milestones accomplished by the NCG staff this ... Conference—which included swag! This year NCG took a big...

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NCG’s Partnership with NCFP: Members, Access Your Benefits

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03/09/2015

NCG is committed to fostering productive and innovative collaboration across ... assessment tools all available for download, more than a 100 webinar replays and much more. Family Funders Invited Don't miss...

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NCG's Resource HUB

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09/27/2015

NCG publishes post-program resources regularly, but recently many of our ... own reports and toolkits–we w anted to share! Below is a collection of resources including emerging...

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NCG Member Dropping ‘Program Areas’ for a Well-Rounded Approach to Poverty

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02/01/2016

... new goals. "At Irvine, we have concluded that we have a responsibility to focus more of our efforts and our grantmaking on the ... The James Irvine Foundation ’s evolving focus . NCG...

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