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Announcing Sarah Frankfurth, Manager, Collaborative Philanthropy
Release Date:
03/16/2017
NCG is pleased to announce that Sarah Frankfurth has been named Manager, Collaborative Philanthropy. Learn more about Sarah, her longstanding commitment to the social sector and why she'll be your next call for a collaborative idea.
Get Answers When You Need Them
Release Date:
03/27/2017
Did you know you have FREE access to a tool that compiles funding data from members of all of the California regional associations? You can access Foundation Maps: California through your NCG membership. This means that you can quickly identify...
Akonadi Foundation Welcomes Camarena-Arredondo to the Team
Release Date:
06/22/2017
On Monday, NCG member the Akonadi Foundation announced Vanessa Camarena-Arredondo as its new Program Officer for its Beloved Community Fund. Join us in welcoming her to the NCG community!
East Bay Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Officers
Release Date:
07/25/2017
The East Bay Community Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of two Officer positions; Byron Johnson as the Capacity Building Initiative Officer, and Christine Lim as the Senior Development Officer. Join us...
With New Name & Vision, United Philanthropy Forum Leads a New Network to Advance Philanthropy
Release Date:
07/19/2017
As a proud member of this network, NCG is excited to announce the new name and vision for the United Philanthropy Forum.
Member Spotlight: Jara Dean-Coffey, Founder of Luminare Group
Release Date:
08/24/2017
Jara Dean-Coffey is the founder of Luminare Group and a founding member and Steering Committee Member of the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers. As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Jara told us why she appreciates "A-ha" moments...
Member Spotlight: Hannah Kahn, Director of Grants Management at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Release Date:
09/07/2017
Hannah Kahn is the Director of Grants Management at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Hannah told us what helps her recharge and what it's like to help build the grantmaking systems at...
Disasters in the Headlines
Release Date:
09/11/2017
Hurricane Harvey clean-up has barely begun in Houston, and already it has faded from the headlines. Hurricane Irma, the earthquake in Mexico, South Asia flooding – all compete for our attention and support. And all are worthy.
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...
Philanthropy’s Secret Weapon: Our Voice
Release Date:
11/02/2017
In her remarks to the Peninsula Philanthropic Network on September 29, 2017, Congresswoman Jackie Speier noted that the Redwood City area is a version of “A Tale of Two Cities,” reflecting on her own experience visiting a mobile home community that...
Hewlett Foundation Names Emiko Ono as New Program Director of the Performing Arts Program
Release Date:
01/18/2018
NCG member the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced yesterday that Emiko Ono has been named the new Program Director of its Performing Arts Program. Emiko has been a sharp and engaging member of NCG's Arts Loan Fund...
Purposeful Action: Four Key Takeaways from the Corporate Philanthropy Institute
Release Date:
02/26/2018
Bringing together over 200 corporate responsibility and philanthropy professionals, the fourth CPI ignited rich discussions around business’ responsibility to take purposeful action in our changing world. Here are four key highlights that...
Ideas Fest: 30 Ideas to Change the World
Release Date:
03/15/2018
This year, NCG is creating a new kind of space adapted from the tech sector’s ‘un-conference’ and tracing its origins to indigenous practices of creating open space for differing views. This ‘new space’ which, for our purposes, we’ll call ...
Sonia Gonzales, California Bar Foundation's Executive Director Steps Down
Release Date:
03/29/2018
NCG member Sonia Gonzales recently announced her departure from the California Bar Foundation. Thank you for your dedicated work, Sonia! The NCG community wishes you all the best. Take a look at her community letter discussing her departure.
Kathryn Tucker on Cultural Taboos
Release Date:
05/10/2018
It has long been a cultural taboo to talk about dying. But there is an important cultural shift taking place.
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Sep
2018
Detained and Removal Defense Learning Lab
Areas of Focus
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...
22
Oct
2018
One Part Resilience, Two Parts Grit: The Wildfires One Year Later.
Areas of Focus
October 22, 2018 -
11:00am to 1:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
It was just last October that a firestorm erupted across the North Bay in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties. The most destructive in California history, the fires took lives, homes and livelihoods. While these communities are on the path to...
Protecting Families: NCG's 60 Day Campaign
Release Date:
10/10/2018
Your voice matters — join us in standing up for our deepest values and for all of our communities.
11
Dec
2018
Protecting Our Children: A Policy Briefing Webinar
Areas of Focus
December 11, 2018 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
As public awareness about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) grows, there have been a number of legislative initiatives within the state of California designed to support the screening, prevention, and treatment of childhood trauma...