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Relationships as a Source of Strength in Societal Upheaval

Release Date: 
03/30/2017
In a time when so much that is dear to me feels besieged, I am working to find my footing, lead with my values and use my privilege wisely and with courage. In my conversations with NCG members, I know I am not alone.
04 Oct 2018

Collective Impact: From Common Goals to Uncommon Results

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 4, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Collective Impact is one of those buzzwords that you often hear in our sector. Since the publication of the article Collective Impact in the winter 2011 edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, this framework for successful cross-sector...
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Briefing Program
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Collective Impact
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SF Bay Area
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
21 Aug 2019

More Than Just Disasters: How Natural Hazards Exacerbate Racial, Gender, and Wealth Inequalities

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
August 21, 2019 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
Why We’ve Stopped Saying ‘Natural Disaster’ and You Should Too by Alan Kwok, Disaster Resilience Director, Northern California Grantmakers Read More Philanthropy has responded to a range of extreme natural events over the past few...
18 Jun 2020

When the World Tilts: Compassion and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
June 18, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Zoom Meeting
Social change leaders around the globe are facing systemic, operational, and strategic challenges related to COVID-19 that are testing the limits of their own and their organizations’ capabilities. In a volatile time like this, compassion is a...
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Briefing Webinar
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Leadership, Culture and Community

Announcing Our 2015 Annual Conference PhilTalks

Release Date: 
05/07/2015
Earlier this year NCG put out a call for PhilTalk proposals. What’s a PhilTalk? A PhilTalk is 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...

10 Ways to Engage in 2015

Release Date: 
07/07/2015
Want to know how to make the most of your NCG membership? Here are 10 ways to engage in 2015!
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NCG Blog
15 Oct 2015

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Learning Session for Funders

October 15, 2015 -
9:00am to 11:30am
Metta Fund
Nationally and within many communities throughout California, this past year has been one of heightened attention to racial justice, lasting disparities and challenges – and yet also one of increased activism, community engagement and calls for...

Where March Madness Meets Magic

Release Date: 
03/01/2016
It’s time for March Madness. For those of us who follow college basketball, this is the month when we talk endlessly of brackets and spreads and Cinderella stories and dynasties and upsets. We fall in love, we berate, we despair, and we exult–in...
29 Sep 2017

Reception with Congresswoman Jackie Speier | Peninsula Philanthropy Network

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 29, 2017 -
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Box
We’ve been talking about upcoming federal budget cuts since the New Year, but now the time is finally here. Congress is racing to meet September deadlines to raise the debt ceiling and pass a 2018 federal budget. Federal funding accounts for more...
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SF Bay Area
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Disaster Updates and Reflections

Release Date: 
09/20/2017
Yesterday’s news that a second earthquake struck Mexico and that Hurricane Maria would be bearing down on Puerto Rico today left us with heavy hearts and feelings of disbelief — how much more could possibly happen? For reflections and practical...

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