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24 Sep 2019

From Me to We: Applying the Race Class Narrative to Persuade the Middle and Mobilize the Base

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Economic & Community Development

September 24, 2019 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

The California Endowment

How do we move a cross-racial set of voters toward believing in and fighting for racial and economic justice? How can narrative change bring us closer to advancing shared opportunity and prosperity for all Californians? Nationally-recognized...

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From Me to We: Communication Peers Luncheon

Join communication peers for an invitation-only lunch with the strategist behind a groundbreaking effort to bring us closer to advancing shared opportunity and prosperity for all Californians. Anat Shenker-Osorio's research and meticulous testing is...

18 Nov 2019

What’s on the Horizon for Health Equity in 2020?

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November 18, 2019 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

2019 has been a year of progress in the pursuit of health equity for Californians. We started off with Governor Newsom’s bold vision for the state rooted in a commitment to a “California for All,” and the final state budget included major wins for...

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Bay Area Health Funders Group

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When Words Are Not Enough: A Communications Institute with EI Smarts

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10/24/2019

The aim of NCG’s Communications Institute was to build such a bridge through the creation of a cohort learning program, one that designed a human experience through the art of interpersonal relations and the science of communications .

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25 Mar 2020

POSTPONED | Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations

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March 25, 2020 (All day)

Northern California Grantmakers

This event has been postponed from March 25th to a later date. Please keep an eye out for updates or contact us at registrar@ncg.org for further questions.

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03 Jun 2020

NCG's Virtual 2020 Annual Conference

June 3, 2020 -

2:00pm to 4:45pm

Zoom Webinar Livestream

When we chose love as the theme for our 2020 conference we knew we’d be entering an election year fraught with anxiety, but none of us imagined we’d be entering the fourth month of a pandemic. Love, it turns out, could be just what...

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Mailing In Your Vote: What You Need to Know about the 2020 Elections

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06/24/2020

The November 3, 2020 election is only four months away and, with groundbreaking ballot measures and the U.S. presidency on the table, this election promises to be one for the history books. Organizations across California are mobilizing to secure...

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Beyond Screening: Achieving California’s Bold Goal of Reducing Exposure to Childhood Trauma

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11/12/2020

As California philanthropies committed to advancing equitable health, safety, and wellbeing across the state, we’re excited to share Beyond Screening: Achieving California’s Bold Goal of Reducing Exposure to Childhood Trauma , a new report that...

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From the Field

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Trauma & Resilience

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Children & Youth

01 Dec 2020

Impact Investing: Investing to Create Equitable Jobs

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December 1, 2020 -

10:30am to 12:00pm

Webinar

As we rebuild our economy in the wake of COVID-19, we are left with an opportunity to make inclusive growth a new cornerstone of American economic progress. Join our Philanthropy CA peer, San Diego Grantmakers, to learn about San Diego Workforce...

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A Rising Leader's Experience: Pushing back on Imposter Syndrome

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12/03/2020

by Victoria Rodarte , Program Associate, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Victoria Rodarte_Headshot.jpg A year ago, I was entering my 4th year in philanthropy and still not entirely sure of my...

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NCG’s Statement on the Insurrection of January 6, 2021

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01/12/2021

Well, it didn’t take long for 2021 to remind us that the journey back from the edge of an abyss will not be a gentle one. Last Wednesday showed us we will need to advance racial equity to achieve a functioning democracy. And if democracy fails, we...

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About | Nonprofit Displacement Project

Creation and Purpose What began as a funder briefing on displacement evolved into a research project and now an effort to address the issue of displacement. A multi-stakeholder group including nonprofits, funders, philanthropy, and private interests...

Solidarity for Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

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02/19/2021

We join our members and peer organizations calling for support and action in response to the spike in high-profile attacks and murder of Asians in our region. Anti-Asian violence has long been a reality for Asian American and Pacific Islander...

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A Vision for NCG (and the People Making it Happen)

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06/17/2021

Truth is, I’ve been skeptical of membership groups for funders. Why should foundations put precious resources toward these groups — philanthropy-serving organizations? Is it helping the communities at the core of our missions? But then I experienced...

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Spotlight on New Grantmakers

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10/15/2015

This year, Kate Seely designed NCG's 2015 New Grantmakers Institute, a two-day workshop welcoming people to the field. Hear what attendees had to say.

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26 Sep 2017

Strengthening Your CSR Impact Story with a Program Outcomes Framework

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September 26, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:30am

Northern California Grantmakers

Companies are tackling numerous issues through their corporate citizenship programs, and they often struggle to tell a coherent CSR Impact story about their achievements. In many cases, that story is even more difficult to communicate due to unclear...

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Corporate Contributions Roundtable

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10 Apr 2018

Social Justice in Disaster: Neighborhoods and Nonprofits Point the Way

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Disaster Resilience Relief and Recovery

April 10, 2018 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

What does it take for neighborhoods and nonprofits to effectively contribute to disaster relief and recovery in marginalized communities? What do they need before, during, and after disaster, and how can funders help? Please join us to hear from...

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NCG Joins 25 Philanthropic Leaders in Commitment to California Communities in Light of Public Charge Final Rule

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09/25/2019

The recently finalized “ public charge ” rule forces families to choose between basic necessities, such as food, housing, and health care, and their future. NCG is proud to join 25 other California foundations in signing a letter urging the entire...

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A Series on Risk, Change, and the Year Ahead: A Conversation with Surina Khan

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02/27/2020

I asked five foundation executives—private, public, family, tech, small and large—if they’ve taken any special measures to ready themselves for the year ahead. In our third installment, we hear from Surina Khan, CEO of the Women's Foundation...

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