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Resources from Addressing Displacement of Nonprofit Organizations

Publication date: 
11/2014
Presentations regarding the displacement of nonprofit organizations resulting from the effects of rising rents in San Francisco and an exploration of the strategies being implemented by the City in partnership with foundations
20 Sep 2018

Don’t Start Trouble: Real-Life Examples on Advocacy and Lobbying

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
September 20, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Watching the news and wondering if there’s a way to make your dollars and your voice count a little more? Join members as they share their experience jumping into the fray of advocacy and making changes in how they support grantees to pack some...
02 Dec 2020

Did Democracy Pass the Stress Test? What’s Next for Structural Reform?

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
December 2, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Zoom Meeting
The 2020 election pushed representative democracy to the breaking point. With our expert panelists, we will break down the results and outline potential breakthroughs to renew free and fair elections both in California and nationally. How well did...
25 Oct 2018

A Conversation with Mayor Michael Tubbs & Lateefah Simon

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 25, 2018 -
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Mayor Michael Tubbs was elected in 2016 in a landslide victory with 70% of the vote. Since being elected at the age of 26, the youngest mayor in the history of a mid-size American city, he has raised the visibility of Stockton in the California here...
28 May 2019

Redistricting: Providing Fair Representation for Californians

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
May 28, 2019 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Webinar
As California continues to prepare for the 2020 Census, it is easy to forget that redistricting comes immediately after. Similar to the census, redistricting will have high-stakes impact on public sector leadership, political power, and financial...
14 Nov 2017

Fire Call: Toward a Fair and Just Recovery

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
November 14, 2017 -
10:30am to 11:30am
Conference Call
The fires are finally out. While human needs are still front and center, talk of rebuilding is also underway. Join us to hear ideas on where we go from here as we learn how communities are engaging for a fair and just recovery.

2018 New Grantmakers Institute | Grantmaking for the 21st Century

Publication date: 
10/2018
If you're new to philanthropy, or interested in sharpening your skills, NCG's signature program, New Grantmakers Institute (NGI): Grantmaking for the 21st Century , helps build your understanding of best practices for ethical and effective grantmaking, and helps you place yourself within this ecosystem that you are a part of. In this two-day, highly interactive training, participants have the opportunity to engage with your peers around opportunities and challenges of grantmaking. In addition to developing a network of peers, participants will have the opportunity to hear...
07 Nov 2017

EPIP Bay Area | Leader Salon

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
November 7, 2017 -
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Wells Fargo Community Space
We all want to make an impact with our work in philanthropy, but it’s not always clear how to chart our own leadership paths. Join us for a conversation and insight into how others have found success featuring EPIP alumni and other accomplished...
28 Apr 2020

Supporting California's Small Businesses in Covid-19 Recovery

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 28, 2020 -
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Webinar
Small businesses are vital to the wellbeing of California, and the impact of Covid-19 on their operations is proving to be devastating for many. While federal and state support has provided critical relief to some businesses, major gaps still exist...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Resources from Creating Values-Driven Philanthropy: The Secret to High Impact Giving

Publication date: 
03/2012
Colleagues from private, family, corporate and public foundations gathered to hear how local funders are shifting their way of thinking and incorporating their institutional values into their day-to-day philanthropic practices, and at the same time creating positive and sustainable change for the communities they support.
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Presentation
Audience 
Executive Staff
Program Staff
Topic(s) 
Organizational Effectiveness

Resources from Crashing the Barriers: Making Work Possible for Everyone

Publication date: 
01/2018
Despite the recovery of the American economy and national unemployment rates at their lowest levels in years, millions of people who are willing and able to work are excluded from that prosperity. To address the inefficiencies and challenges of entry into today’s workforce for young people and adults overcoming barriers like incarceration or homelessness, a unique partnership that was forged in Los Angeles is being replicated in the Bay Area. The Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise or LA: Rise bridges the gaps in service between local social enterprises,...
23 May 2019

A Better Measure of Need: The Real Cost Measure in California

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
May 23, 2019 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Creating widespread economic opportunity in the Bay Area, especially for communities of color, requires a better understanding of what a decent standard of living actually costs in our region. The commonly used federal poverty measure vastly...

Resources from Moving Black-Led Organizations from Crisis to Change: Solutions for Sustainability

Publication date: 
11/2016
A report issued last year by the Bay Area Black United Fund - Black-Led Organizations (BLOs) in the Bay Area: From Crisis to Change - noted that BLO’s which are lifelines to low-income Black communities are especially vulnerable due to a cumulative lack of resources to support growth, best-in-class systems, training and leadership development. Connections to mentors, coaches, experienced consultants, and other resources to assist with succession planning, board recruitment and the implementation of earned income strategies have been identified as keys to improving the sustainability of Black-...

Snapshots in Philanthropy: Levi Strauss Foundation

Publication date: 
04/2011
The Snapshots of Philanthopy are meant to offer a glimpse into the many ways organized philanthropy is making a difference in our community. This snapshot features NCG member the Levi Strauss Foundation and its work to provide low-lost financial services to Latino families in San Francisco's Mission District.

Resources from There’s a Hole in My Budget: What’s the Governor Covering and What’s Left Out?

Publication date: 
02/2018
With a new federal tax plan recently passed and budget cuts looming, the Governor and other state policymakers will face a tall task in order to fund the programs that provide the opportunities California values. To help finance tax reductions for corporations and the wealthiest Americans, Congress voted to make cuts totaling $5.8 trillion in key federal programs over the next ten years. We’ll also explore the implications of the Governor’s budget on Bay Area cities and counties. With our panel of experts, we’ll discuss how the Governor’s budget and federal policy choices will have an impact...
19 Dec 2016

California Policy Webinar | Looking at 2017: Implications for California

December 19, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Online Webinar
With the results of the Presidential election comes potential changes in California’s Congressional delegation and multiple state measures. This will alter the impact—for better or worse—of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Join a conversation...

Resource from Building the Bench: How Philanthropy Can Sustain Nonprofit Leaders

Publication date: 
10/2014
This interactive briefing, co-sponsored by Northern California Grantmakers and Bay Area Justice Funders Network, provided a three-way look at how the leadership bench is being built. Research from Rusty Stahl of Talent Philanthropy and Margi Clarke of RoadMap Consulting grounded our conversation as we examined how funders support and build internal benches of leadership within social justice organizations, as well as looked at what organizations are doing internally to sustain themselves for the long haul.
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Resource Type 
Presentation
Audience 
Program Staff
Topic(s) 
Leadership Development
Funding Area 
Infrastructure: Capacity Building
20 Jun 2019

Reimagining Asset Building Through Community Ownership

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
June 20, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
OakStop
The asset building field has traditionally focused on asset building at the individual and family unit level. But imagine a world where people have an opportunity to share in the wealth and prosperity they help to create by controlling community...

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