Due Diligence Done Well
Publication date:
11/2010
Learn about effective due diligence and how to create a grantee-friendly approach to information gathering that enhances communication, trust and confidence.
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The Next Generation Speaks
Publication date:
07/2013
This paper by Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy paper provides a current snapshot of the experiences and perspectives of emerging philanthropic professionals of color on issues of racial equity.
The East Bay Community Foundation Announces New VP of Community Investments and Partnerships
Release Date:
10/11/2018
New Hire Joins at Pivotal Time as Foundation Pursues a Social Justice Vision for East Bay Region
Resources from Public Charge: The Policy that Could Change Everything for Immigrant Families
Publication date:
06/2018
In a June 26th program, we hosted a multi-sector group of leaders who are working together to protect the wellbeing of immigrant families and fight against this proposed change to the public charge regulation for a thoughtful discussion on the imporatance of this issue and how funders can be prepared.
Resources from Creating Values-Driven Philanthropy: The Secret to High Impact Giving
Publication date:
03/2012
Colleagues from private, family, corporate and public foundations gathered to hear how local funders are shifting their way of thinking and incorporating their institutional values into their day-to-day philanthropic practices, and at the same time creating positive and sustainable change for the communities they support.
Resources from Make It Fair: Policy Change for an Equitable California
On October 16th, The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)’s Public Policy Program Team hosted a convening called Make it Fair: Policy Change for an Equitable California. The event brought together funders and practitioners working on or tracking commercial property tax reform and the need for new public revenue streams in California.
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Apr
2018
The Power of Arts & Culture
Areas of Focus
April 18, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
CEL Education Fund
Arts and culture are the drivers, and simultaneously expression, of a society’s values. Artists and culture makers play a critical role in creating moments and sharing stories in a compelling way that connects to our emotions - art can evoke empathy...
Northern California Grantmakers’ Ellen LaPointe to Take Top Job at Fenway Health
Release Date:
12/17/2019
In her five years at the helm Ellen has overseen dramatic growth at Northern California Grantmakers, doubling its membership and tripling its budget. NCG now ranks as among the top five largest regional philanthropic associations in the nation...
Are We There Yet?: A Guide to Evaluating Foundation/Nonprofit Communications
Publication date:
08/2010
This guide published by the Communications Network walks users through a nine-step process for creating plans for monitoring and measuring their communication.
Resources for Addressing the Nonprofit "Needs Gap"
Capacity building is a concept we can all get behind. Both grantseekers and grantmakers know this is the base for long term sustainability and organizational effectiveness. So why does it continue to be so elusive in our sector and what’s the latest thinking on what is really needed and how best to make it happen? At this event, we heard the latest insights from the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s (CEP) 2018 report, Strengthening Grantees, where findings demonstrate there is a Needs Gap between what nonprofits request funding for compared to their actual needs. We also heard firsthand...
Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy
Publication date:
10/2011
Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy examines the role of the arts in engaging, educating, and building communities and addressing social, economic, environmental, and other injustices
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Sep
2014
Social Change, Advocacy, and Movement Building: The Role for Funders
September 11, 2014 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
NCG is excited to partner with Alliance for Justice to present an encore of the most popular session from our 2014 NCG Annual Conference.
Impact Playbook: Best Practices for Understanding the Impact of Media
Publication date:
04/2013
Building on existing impact frameworks with applied strategies, concrete metrics, and suggested workflows, this guide that synthesizes best practices for media makers to understand the impact of their work.
Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys
Publication date:
04/2015
This report analyzes U.S. funding trends for Black men and boys and describes recent initiatives in the field of Black male achievement. The brief shows a distinct trend toward increased U.S. foundation funding for organizations and programs that are working to improve the life outcomes of Black males.
How Can This Leading Health Equity Funder Bolster Its Community Impact
Publication date:
06/2014
This assessment of The California Endowment by NCRP's Philamplify examines how the foundation employs strategic, social justice philanthropy in its holistic approach to advancing health issues.
Resources from Moving Black-Led Organizations from Crisis to Change: Solutions for Sustainability
Publication date:
11/2016
A report issued last year by the Bay Area Black United Fund - Black-Led Organizations (BLOs) in the Bay Area: From Crisis to Change - noted that BLO’s which are lifelines to low-income Black communities are especially vulnerable due to a cumulative lack of resources to support growth, best-in-class systems, training and leadership development. Connections to mentors, coaches, experienced consultants, and other resources to assist with succession planning, board recruitment and the implementation of earned income strategies have been identified as keys to improving the sustainability of Black-...
Taking on Wedge Politics
Release Date:
07/15/2015
NCG member Cathy Cha, Program Director for Immigrant Rights and Integration at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, published Taking on Wedge Politics discussing how foundations can take race issues head on.
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Nov
2017
Crack the Capacity Building Nut: Fresh Breakthroughs from Chicago
Areas of Focus
November 1, 2017 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Trying to do right by grantees hasn’t always worked out the way it’s intended. Why do philanthropy’s well-meaning capacity building efforts so often result in scowls, or worse, wasted time for the grantees and wasted money for funders? Learning for...
17
Sep
2018
2018 Southern California Grantmakers Annual Conference
September 17, 2018 -
7:30am to 5:30pm
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
The country is more divided politically and culturally than ever before and there are a dizzying number of conversations - often times conflicting - taking place over multiple channels and platforms. Yet, there is one thing that binds us together:...
Resources from Being the Change: Foundations Transforming for Greater Impact
Publication date:
06/2018
In a June 26 session we shared examples of new approaches some foundations are using across four areas of practice - staffing philosophy, structure and design, skill development, and supportive culture - to foster greater connectivity, vibrancy, and engagement both internally and externally, ultimately opening up new avenues for impact, built on research conducted by FSG with the support of six funders.