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08 Oct 2019

#MoreThanMoney: The Role of Funders in Addressing Ableism

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
October 8, 2019 -
10:00am to 1:00pm
Ed Roberts Campus
Ableism: a social attitude that having a disability makes someone a less valued member of society. It assumes that the ways able–bodied people live are the best ways to live. In addition to grantmaking, advocacy funders play a...

Areas of Focus

To maximize the collective power of our community for greatest effect, NCG is pleased to announce that we will be partnering more deeply with our members in three areas moving forward.
01 Oct 2015

SOLD OUT: 2015 New Grantmakers Institute: Essential Skills & Strategies

October 1, 2015 - 9:00am to October 2, 2015 - 4:30pm
The James Irvine Foundation
For new grantmakers it is essential to hit the ground running by equipping themselves with the tools and best practices for making sound funding recommendations. The New Grantmakers Institute is a cost-effective, local option that develops important...

NCG's Resource HUB

Release Date: 
09/27/2015
NCG publishes post-program resources regularly, but recently many of our members are publishing their own resources and toolkits–we wanted to share! Below is a collection of resources including emerging leader best practices, impact investing,...

President and Trustee of Haas Jr. Fund Stepping Down after 28 Years of Leadership

Release Date: 
01/19/2016
NCG member, The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, announced that its President and Trustee Ira Hirschfield will be stepping down in December 2016. Ira leaves a legacy of a historic win for marriage-equality among his many other accomplishments with...
08 Aug 2017

Full Cost Project One-Day Workshop: Unpacking Full Cost

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
August 8, 2017 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
Google Community Space
The Full Cost conversation is happening nationally, and funders here in California have a special opportunity to lead the way and make an impact on grantmaking practices far beyond our own region.

Southern California Wildfires

Publication date: 
12/2017
Our Philanthropy California colleagues are responding as they can to the wildfires in Southern California. We are lending our expertise where it is needed. Wildfires in Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties are forcing thousands of people from their homes and destroying millions of dollars in property. We will keep this page updated with information that could be helpful in responding appropriately to these disasters.
12 Mar 2018

SOLD OUT: Putting Wealth to Work | A Conversation with Joel Fleishman

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
March 12, 2018 -
11:30am to 1:00pm
Google Community Space
Join us for a discussion with Professor Joel Fleishman. His recently released book, Putting Wealth to Work, tells the unprecedented story of the movement of socially motivated capital, and how it may unavoidably change the American economy, and the...

NGI Agenda

Additional faculty will be added as they are confirmed. Check back for updates. Day One 8:30 - 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 am Introductions, Framing, and the History of Philanthropy Faculty:...
12 Sep 2018

Detained and Removal Defense Learning Lab

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
September 12, 2018 -
9:30am to 3:30pm
Google Community Space
What happens after ICE picks up an immigrant? How will the case differ if he or she is released or remains in detention throughout the removal process? Join this two-part learning lab to gain a better understanding of the immigrant’s journey through...
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Event type 
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Topic(s) 
Immigration
Funding Area 
Immigration Justice
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
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...
22 Sep 2019

2019 Environmental Grantmakers Association Fall Retreat

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 22, 2019 - 9:00am to September 25, 2019 - 4:30pm
Napa
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is excited to announce that our 2019 Fall Retreat registration is now open! The EGA Fall Retreat is an opportunity for funders to engage with the current landscape of philanthropy, connect with other...

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