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Kathryn Tucker on Cultural Taboos

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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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End of Life Care

12 Sep 2018

Detained and Removal Defense Learning Lab

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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 Justice

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22 Oct 2018

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

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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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Equity and Social Justice

Protecting Families: NCG's 60 Day Campaign

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10/10/2018

Your voice matters — join us in standing up for our deepest values and for all of our communities.

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11 Dec 2018

Protecting Our Children: A Policy Briefing Webinar

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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...

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Youth Organizing and Youth Power

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Trauma & Resilience

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Health

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Greater Northern California

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Equity and Social Justice

11 Mar 2019

Foundations on the Hill 2019

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Collaborative Philanthropy

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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National

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21 May 2019

Philanthropy in the State Capitol 2019

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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

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Statewide

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If We’re Lucky, We All Get Old

Release Date:

05/16/2019

I recently had a new head shot taken. It’s been close to 10 years since I last had a professional photograph taken of me, and well: I look a bit different. I now have an additional line or two across my forehead and my hair is sprouting a few more...

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NCG Board

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Disaster Response and Resilience

July 4th Earthquake Sequence Near Ridgecrest, California: Updates & Resources

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07/08/2019

On July 4th and July 5th, two major earthquakes struck in Kern County near Ridgecrest, California, approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Southern California Grantmakers is fully operational and will be updating this webpage with the...

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Philanthropy CA

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22 Sep 2019

2019 Environmental Grantmakers Association Fall Retreat

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Disaster Response and Resilience

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...

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Climate Resilience and Justice

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Greater Northern California

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What We're Reading: August Equity & Social Justice Edition

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08/15/2019

This month finds us with our hearts heavy with the loss of lives through the mass shootings and the passing of a beloved writer, Toni Morrison. The expression of white supremacist violence and hate is overwhelming and we’re trying to find comfort...

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Equity and Social Justice

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09 Mar 2020

Foundations on the Hill 2020

March 9, 2020 - 5:00pm to March 11, 2020 - 4:00pm

Washington, DC

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27 Jan 2020

A Conversation with GEO President and CEO Marcus Walton

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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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About Philanthropy

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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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28 Apr 2020

Supporting California's Small Businesses in Covid-19 Recovery

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April 28, 2020 -

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Webinar

Small businesses are vital to the wellbeing of California, and the impact of Covid-19 on their operations is proving to be devastating for many. While federal and state support has provided critical relief to some businesses, major gaps still exist...

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

Release Date:

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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Events | 2020 Northern California Wildfires

Upcoming Events Feeling the Impact Series: Personal & Organizational Integration of Crises When: 4-part Series | September 14, September 22, September 29, October 6, 2020 Where: Zoom Meeting We've created a series to express...

16 Sep 2020

Dodging Democracy Doomsday Before November 3: How To Support a Freer, Fairer, Safer Election

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September 16, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Zoom Webinar

A perfect storm is swirling around November’s presidential election with ominous signs of bitter partisanship and chaos amid surging Coronavirus cases. With daily attacks on a vote by mail system; swing states with little experience in absentee...

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Member Spotlight with Pedro Arista

Release Date:

10/15/2020

These past months, we've found ourselves returning to the same question: are our plans still serving their purpose, or is there a greater opportunity made possible by the crises in which we find ourselves? We asked NCG's board, staff, and membership...

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