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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...
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NCG Blog
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Corporate Giving
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Corporate Philanthropy Institute
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
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SF Bay Area

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 ...
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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Immigration
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Immigration
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SF Bay Area
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Public Policy
22 Oct 2018

One Part Resilience, Two Parts Grit: The Wildfires One Year Later.

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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
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...
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Disaster Preparedness
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Disaster Resilience Relief and Recovery
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SF Bay Area
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
11 Dec 2018

Protecting Our Children: A Policy Briefing Webinar

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
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...
11 Mar 2019

Foundations on the Hill 2019

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
March 11, 2019 - 9:00am to March 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
The Liaison Capitol Hill
Join us for Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), a two-day event that brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to meet with Congress and discuss issues of critical importance to philanthropy. FOTH is our opportunity to share...
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Conference
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Collaborative Philanthropy
Policy
Geographic Location 
National
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Public Policy
21 May 2019

Philanthropy in the State Capitol 2019

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
May 21, 2019 - 1:00pm to May 22, 2019 - 5:00pm
Sacramento, CA
Join Ellen and the NCG team as we embark on a day of learning, policy, and community – with lots of laughter sprinkled in – at our state capitol. We invite you to be a part of our delegation as we educate lawmakers about the issues most important to...
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2020 Census
Policy
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Statewide
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Public Policy
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...
09 Mar 2020

Foundations on the Hill 2020

March 9, 2020 - 5:00pm to March 11, 2020 - 4:00pm
Washington, DC
Join us for Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), a two-day event that brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to meet with Congress and discuss issues of critical importance to philanthropy. FOTH is our opportunity to share...
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Peer Network
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Policy
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Statewide
27 Jan 2020

A Conversation with GEO President and CEO Marcus Walton

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
January 27, 2020 -
2:30pm to 5:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Join us for a conversation with Marcus Walton, GEO’s new President and CEO. Marcus will share his vision for GEO in the coming years and invite your reflections on how GEO can support grantmakers and move the field of philanthropy forward. Recently...
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Briefing Program
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About Philanthropy
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SF Bay Area
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Leadership, Culture and Community

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