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22 Jul 2016

Culture Matters

July 22, 2016 -
9:30am to 10:45am
Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Join this conversation about how to initiate a conversation about culture and culture change in your own organization and hear some initial findings from GEO’s new work on culture.
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About Philanthropy
26 May 2016

Arts Loan Fund Meeting 5/26/16

May 26, 2016 -
9:30am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) Steering Committee is comprised of a diverse range of Bay Area funders, who are committed to the Arts. The committee convenes every six weeks to discuss issues impacting the Arts in Northern California and to review loan...

What We're Reading: Funding Trans Liberation

Release Date: 
08/17/2022
We have seen the national conversation turn even more hostile around bodily autonomy and sovereignty for all genders, amplified policing of trans bodies in public spaces, and an explicit attack on the existence of trans youth in State legislatures...
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NCG Blog
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Equity and Social Justice
12 Apr 2022

PowerMoves: How to Put Community-Powered Funding into Practice

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Equity and Social Justice
April 12, 2022 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Zoom Meeting
NCRP’s PowerMoves provides a compelling framework and toolkit for funders to build power, share power, and wield power for equity and justice. This session will explore the Sharing Power module in-depth, offering three living case studies of...
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Briefing Webinar
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Populations & Communities
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Statewide
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Equity and Social Justice
11 Sep 2019

A Special Funders Briefing on the CA Black Census & Redistricting Hub

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
September 11, 2019 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Webinar
As the 2020 Census approaches, Black Californians are again at risk of being undercounted. To address this, the California Black Census & Redistricting Hub is mobilizing Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the state through...
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Briefing Webinar
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2020 Census
Policy
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Statewide
Peninsula and South Bay
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Public Policy

Resources from Why Summer Matters: Challenge & Opportunity in Summer Learning for Children & Youth

Publication date: 
03/2013
The impact of summer learning loss on young people’s academic achievement is astounding. Research from Johns Hopkins University has shown that two-thirds of the achievement gap between low-income and middle income 9th graders is attributed to the differences in their summer learning experiences in elementary school. Despite this shocking fact, there hasn’t been clear direction about solutions. This briefing presented compelling new research about quality-summer programming in California that is having a measurable impact on students' achievement.
06 Dec 2017

California Policy Forum Webinar | Federal Tax and the Budget Debate: Where Things Stand and Why It Matters to our Sector

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
December 6, 2017 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Webinar
The emerging federal budget picture has had nonprofits, funders, and communities across California expecting major impacts for housing, transportation, health, arts, education and workforce development, immigration, and many other areas -- and...

California Funders Announce New Fund To Support Youth Organizing for Social Change

Release Date: 
12/02/2020
SAN FRANCISCO -- Today a group of Northern California foundations launched the Youth Power Fund , which supports nonprofits that organize young people in the region and advocate for social change. In the current political climate in our nation, the...
27 Feb 2019

Not Your Grandma’s Philanthropy: Exploring Donor-Advised Funds and Rethinking Traditional Giving

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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
February 27, 2019 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Commonwealth Club
Over the last several years, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have been a hot topic in the media and in philanthropic circles. DAFs allow individuals to irrevocably contribute funds to a DAF sponsor, gain an immediate tax break, and recommend...
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Briefing Program
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About Philanthropy
Facts, Figures, Trends
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SF Bay Area
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
12 Oct 2017

Full Cost Project Two-Day Workshop: Asking For and Funding Full Costs

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 12, 2017 - 9:00am to October 13, 2017 - 5:00pm
Google Community Space
Full Cost funding is a little like learning a new language—one both funders and nonprofits can use to communicate more clearly about ideas, needs, and opportunities that move us all closer to our goals. You don’t need to be an expert or implement a...

Out in the South Part I: Foundation Funding for LGBTQ Issues in the U.S. South

Publication date: 
02/2014
This Funders for LGBTQ Issues report is the first in a series of reports entitled Out in the South. This first report explores the underfunding of LGBTQ communities in the U.S. South in comparison to the rest of the country. It identifies who is funding in the South, and examines the issues and strategies currently being funded.

New "Motor Voter" Act Signed

Release Date: 
10/12/2015
On Saturday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that instantly registers residents to vote when they renew or obtain a new license beginning in 2016. The “New Motor Voter Act” is just one of many steps aimed at addressing California’s low election...

The Full Cost Project: Funding for Impact

Release Date: 
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.

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