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About | Public Policy
Northern California Grantmakers members are grappling with complex issues in a diverse and rapidly-changing region. We recognize that policy is a powerful tool to advance significant and sustained change and improve outcomes. We believe we have a...
Action Guide | Public Policy
NCG's 2020 Ballot Racial Equity Slate While it’s no replacement for government, philanthropy has an opportunity to wield great influence. One theorist, calls philanthropy to: "Bring people together, and stimulate the human spirit; Champion, support...
Counting for Dollars 2020: The George Washington Institute of Public Policy (Aug 2017)
View the Census research by The George Washington Institute of Public Policy .
26
Apr
2016
Return to Sender: Where Will We Send Our Funding When the Nonprofits Don’t Live Here Anymore?
April 26, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
The San Francisco Foundation
How will nonprofits deliver direct services in our local communities if they can no longer afford the space to do it in? Join the final of four upcoming briefings to hear the latest data on what’s happening and to talk about what can be done.
26
Jun
2018
Public Charge: The Policy that Could Change Everything for Immigrant Families
Areas of Focus
June 26, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
A new policy change is coming in under the radar with the potential to affect immigrants in a way that would be more dramatic than the ban for Muslims entering the country and ending DACA for young people. Given the breadth and scope of this...
27
Feb
2019
Women's Foundation of California Philanthropy and Public Policy Institute 2019
Areas of Focus
February 27, 2019 (All day)
Sacramento, CA
Applications are due February 27th!
Who We Are | Youth Power Fund
Launched in 2019, the Youth Power Fund is a network of foundations and individual donors committed to creating more equitable, just, and effective social, economic, and political systems in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area . While our individual...
Metta Fund Announces Appointment of its First Director of Communications
Release Date:
02/21/2019
Last week, NCG member Metta Fund announce the appointment of Anna Karrer Manley as its first-ever Director of Communications. Congratulations Anna! Take a look at Metta Fund's announcement.
NCG Welcomes Emily Katz as Director of Knowledge & Communications
Release Date:
09/09/2015
Northern California Grantmakers is pleased to announce that Emily Katz Kishawi will be joining as chief alchemist, to distill the knowledge gained from philanthropic experience and communicate our acumen and passion for bettering this corner of the...
Resources from An Introduction to Nonprofit Finance Fund’s Financial SCAN
Publication date:
10/2012
Assessing a nonprofit's financial health is time-consuming and challenging. Which metrics and trends should you focus on and what do they mean? What should you consider when comparing organizations?
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...
12
Oct
2017
Full Cost Project Two-Day Workshop: Asking For and Funding Full Costs
Areas of Focus
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...
Hirsch & Associates Announces Peter Martin as its Senior Managing Director
Release Date:
07/15/2016
Hirsch & Associates Philanthropic Advisors announced that it has hired Peter Martin as Senior Managing Director. Join us in welcoming Peter to the NCG community!
Magdalena Beltrán-del Olmo To Retire as Vice President of Communications at The California Wellness Foundation
Release Date:
12/11/2014
Magdalena Beltrán-del Olmo created a pioneering multilingual communications program at The California Wellness Foundation and introduced its journalistic storytelling tradition, has announced her retirement.
29
Sep
2020
CCJFG Funder Education Series, Part 3 | Grassroots Organizing
Areas of Focus
September 29, 2020 -
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Zoom Webinar
What does it take to win in the fight to end prisons and criminalization? This year, we have seen historic victories from ending police contracts in Oakland’s schools to a plan to close the country’s largest jail facility in Los Angeles. These wins...
10
May
2018
Arts Loan Fund Meeting 5/10/18
Areas of Focus
May 10, 2018 -
9:30am to 11:30am
San Francisco Arts Commission
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...
13
Sep
2018
Arts Loan Fund Meeting 9/13/18
Areas of Focus
September 13, 2018 -
9:30am to 11:00am
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 four weeks to discuss issues impacting the Arts in Northern California and to review loan...
12
Sep
2019
Arts Loan Fund Meeting 9/12/2019
Areas of Focus
September 12, 2019 -
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 four weeks to discuss issues impacting the Arts in Northern California and to review loan...
25
Feb
2016
Arts Loan Fund Meeting 2/25/16
February 25, 2016 -
9:30am to 11:30am
San Francisco Foundation
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...