Schedule and Training Agenda: 2019 Communications Cohort
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Communications Cohort Faculty Profile: Emily Katz
Release Date:
01/22/2019
The kickoff of NCG's inaugural Communications Cohort is just a few days away. In advance of the launch, we asked NCG's Vice President of Public Affairs and Cohort faculty member, Emily Katz , to share how the understanding of her...
Communications Cohort Faculty Profile: Vanice Dunn
Release Date:
01/11/2019
As we get closer to the kickoff of NCG's inaugural Communications Cohort at the end of this month, we asked Cohort faculty member Vanice Dunn , to share her experience with mid-career growth and how her identity...
Resources from Communications Salon Series | How to Communicate about Poverty - (Hint: Don’t use that Word!)
Publication date:
09/2015
When we advocate for change, frame issues, and describe our work, how do we steer clear of problematic metaphors and language that unintentionally reinforces poverty as beyond our control—or places blame on the individual?
New Program Director for the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund
Release Date:
08/25/2016
NCG member the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund has appointed Jennifer Curran as its new Program Director. Join us in welcoming her to the NCG community!
The Haas, Jr. Fund Welcomes Director for Education Program
Release Date:
12/04/2014
NCG member the the Haas, Jr. Fund has announced the appointment of Theresa Garcia as its Director for the Fund’s Education Equity program.
Lydia Villarreal Elected Chair of Irvine's Board of Directors
Release Date:
10/24/2016
Last week, The James Irvine Foundation announced the election of Lydia Villarreal, Superior Court Judge of Monterey County, as Chair of The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming her to the NCG community!
The Christensen Fund Announces Next Executive Director
Release Date:
07/13/2015
NCG member The Christensen Fund announced the appointment of Dr. Sanjay Kabir Bavikatte as the foundation's next Executive Director. He will take begin with the foundation's headquarters in San Francisco near the end of the year.
Metta Fund Hires New Director of Programs
Release Date:
09/22/2014
NCG member Metta Fund has announced the appointment of Shalini Iyer as their new Director of Programs.
20
Sep
2016
California Policy Webinar | From Marijuana to the Death Penalty: What Nonprofits & Philanthropy Need to Know About California's Ballot Propositions
September 20, 2016 -
10:30am to 11:30am
Online Webinar
With 17 State propositions to vote on this November, the idea of studying them all is pretty daunting. So instead, you can listen to some of the smartest nonprofit policy folks in the state discuss the ones most relevant to nonprofits. If you’re...
23
Mar
2020
Operationalizing Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Stories and Lessons From Business, Government, Nonprofit, and Philanthropy
Areas of Focus
March 23, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Webinar
Racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) are increasingly important topics of discussion in institutions but where to begin and how to start operationalizing REDI can be overwhelming. This program is for you if you are curious about how to...
NCG Members Make the List | AMERICA'S Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts
Release Date:
03/21/2016
Many NCG members were listed on the just-released list of the Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts. Join us in congratulating them!
01
Oct
2019
Quarterly Conversation on Disaster Philanthropy: The Philanthropic Landscape in Northern California and Funding Pre-disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
Areas of Focus
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...
23
Sep
2015
California Policy Forum Webinar : Are Nonprofits and Philanthropy Ready to Pay $10 an Hour on January 1?
September 23, 2015 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
Webinar
Explore with philanthropic and nonprofit leaders the impact, policy, politics and reality of the upcoming increase in the state’s minimum wage. Hear current thinking about how nonprofits and philanthropy engaged in local efforts to raise the minimum...
15
Apr
2020
Disability Matters: How Philanthropy Can Support Disability Healthcare Rights During Coronavirus
Areas of Focus
April 15, 2020 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Webinar
The Coronavirus public health crisis is a moment when we need to be intentional in addressing the needs of disability communities. As funders, there is also the opportunity to be ahead of the curve on disability civil and human rights. In applying...
30
Oct
2014
25 Years After Loma Prieta and Days After Napa: Philanthropy’s Role in Mitigating the Impact of Disaster on the Most Vulnerable
Areas of Focus
October 30, 2014 -
8:30am to 11:30am
World Affairs Council
How do funders prepare communities and organizations for disasters and ensure that institutions and social supports can recover quickly? Using the lens of Loma Prieta, Napa, Katrina, Sandy and other disasters we'll talk about the role of...
Corporate Philanthropy Institute Q&A: Environmental Journalist Discusses Challenges and Opportunities the SDGs Present to Businesses
Release Date:
01/11/2018
Our Q&A features Mary Mazzoni, one of our panelists. Mazzoni is a freelance environmental journalist who reports on the role of business in protecting the environment and fostering equality around the world. Here, she explains how the SDGs came...
29
Oct
2019
Funders Briefing | Northern California Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoff: Who’s Affected, What’s Needed from Philanthropy
Areas of Focus
October 29, 2019 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Call-in information: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 272 844 076 The wildfires and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Northern California have caused major disruptions for Bay Area residents. To date, over...
Resources from California Philanthropy Forum: Should Californians Welcome Social Impact Bonds?
Publication date:
05/2013
On May 10th Northern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers and Southern California Grantmakers—and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) presented a special statewide webinar briefing on this emerging trend in social innovation.