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29 Sep 2021

Youth Power, Youth Lead: Stories from the Youth Power Fund

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 29, 2021 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
How many times do we hear “the youth are our future”? Our guess is that each of us hear it, or think it, a lot. The Youth Power Fund operates from the participatory stance that youth organizers see their future in front of them and know what they...

California Wellness Foundation Announces New VP of Public Affairs

Release Date: 
02/26/2016
In his new position he will oversee the creation of a new Public Affairs Department. This comes after years of executive public relations, marketing and journalism positions.relations, marketing and journalism positions.

Resources from NCG's Communications Series Pt 2: How Foundations Effectively Work with Media for Social Impact

Publication date: 
09/2012
How Foundations Can Effectively Work With Media for Social Impact is part of NCG's 2012 Communications Series. Developed and presented in partnership with The Communications Network , this series has been designed to both build the capacity of program staff to make effective use of communications strategies and to promote a greater awareness within foundations of how communications contribute to advancement of both program goals and mission.
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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...

Purpose and Goals | Youth Power Fund

Purpose To provide a mechanism for foundations and individual donors to collectively cultivate a powerful youth organizing ecosystem with shared strategies to engage more young people, expand power, and address pressing issues. Many, but not all,...

Arts Loan Fund: Types of Loans

The ALF provides five types of loans: Bridge, Benefit/Performance, Opportunity, Quick Qualifier, and Individual Artist. Bridge Loans Amount: Up to $50,000 Must be secured by a current government contract, an approved grant or other...

Where is the Arts Loan Fund Heading?

Release Date: 
05/31/2016
Have you and your grantees heard of the Arts Loan Fund (ALF)? It has been a key part of NCG's history for the past 29 years. Read the Q&A with our own Michelle Bermudez, Manager of Collaborative Philanthropy and the newest ALF leader, Allison...

Application: Arts Education Loan

In order to save your work, please create an account before starting the applicaiton. The steps are below:

1. Click "Log-in" at the top right corner of the page.  

2. Click on "Register a new account".  

3. Fill out the required information and answer the question "Why are you requesting a new account?" Please state that you are applying for an ALF loan.  

4. You will be contacted when your account has been activated.  

               

16 Dec 2014

California Policy Forum Webinar: Local Control Funding Formula Implementation Updates and Opportunities

December 16, 2014 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Online Webinar
The LCFF is the most significant school reform California has seen in decades. In this webinar, we’ll hear updates on state-wide implementation and review the Student Need Index, used in districts across California to identify the students with the...

PG&E Funds Local Fire Safe Council Projects, Joins CAL FIRE in Urging Residents to Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

Release Date: 
05/13/2015
NCG member Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced last week that they are providing nearly $2 million in funding to local Fire Safe Councils across its service area for fuel reduction projects and public education to help prevent dangerous...
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Environment: Global Climate Change
12 Nov 2015

Families Funding Change: How Social Justice Giving Honors our Roots and Strengthens Communities | NCFP Webinar

November 12, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Online Webinar
This webinar, presented in partnership with the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, will explore strategies family foundations can take to engage more deeply in grantmaking that builds toward long-term social change.
01 Oct 2019

Quarterly Conversation on Disaster Philanthropy: The Philanthropic Landscape in Northern California and Funding Pre-disaster Mitigation and Preparedness

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 1, 2019 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
As extreme natural events are increasingly affecting our health, livelihoods, and social fabric, how might philanthropic investments be more strategic in building greater community disaster resilience? Since philanthropy cannot do it alone, it...

Welcome to the Arts Loan Fund Opportunity Loan Application!

The Arts Loan Fund (ALF) is a collaborative program of Northern California Grantmakers, a regional association of grantmakers. It provides quick-turnaround, short-term, low cost financial assistance to Bay Area arts and culture nonprofits. The ALF is not designed to replace contributed or earned income, but to help artists and arts organizations manage their cash flow needs.

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