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Defining Key Terms: What do these important words mean to us? Equity. Equal access to opportunity, institutions, and resources by all people to enable them to participate, prosper, and thrive. Social Justice....

Leadership, Culture and Community

In our Community and Culture work, NCG will partner with our member colleagues and other philanthropy-supporting organizations to support efforts to strengthen and sustain the individuals and institutions that comprise the NCG...

Survey | 2020 Northern California Wildfires

Investing in Long-Term Solutions to Building Wildfire Resilience California has yet to experience the peak of the wildfire season, as September and October are expected to be worse across the western U.S. Earlier this summer, Philanthropy California...

Sessions | Unconscious Whiteness for Board Members & Trustees

In this four-part workshop, participants will: Deepen their understanding of the systems of white supremacy and reflect on how those systems show up in philanthropic and nonprofit culture. Identify concrete ways to show up as anti-racist leaders and...
19 Oct 2016

Building Collaboration from the Inside Out - Peninsula (A GEO Special Feature)

October 19, 2016 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Before collaboration became the latest philanthropic buzzword, many grantmakers were already collaborating in ways both large and small around shared concerns or core issues and beliefs. But because collaboration is hard and messy, both grantmakers...
26 Jun 2015

Bay Area Health Funders Group Meeting

June 26, 2015 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Connect and network with like-minded individuals around critical health issues that impact the Bay Area including access to healthcare, behavioral health, violence prevention, health in the workforce, and health in diverse populations. Learn about...

What's Next for Authenticity?

Release Date: 
09/29/2015
We came. We authenticated. We envisioned. The Corporate Philanthropy Institute opened some big questions. If you were there, thank you. Thank you for coming, and thank you for bringing your energy, your curiosity, your questions, your knowledge,...
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09 Mar 2017

Funding Bolder Advocacy: A Workshop on Supporting Advocacy Efforts

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Leadership, Culture and Community
March 9, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
During these uncertain times, funders are exploring new options for advancing their missions. Advocacy is often the most effective--yet misunderstood--strategy in the philanthropy toolbox. To better understand your foundation’s rights to fund or...

CEO Message: Where We Need to Be

Release Date: 
11/09/2017
There are some things you are glad to have, but hope never to have to use: A quarter for the phone booth (I know, I know – 20th century stuff). A snake for your drain. An epi pen. The capacity to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency is...

New $15 Billion Climate Package for California — Here's What It Means for Philanthropy

Release Date: 
09/30/2021
There will be tremendous opportunities for philanthropy to ensure investments are targeted in our most vulnerable communities at risk of climate-driven events. NCG's Alan Kwok provides an analysis of what the package will bring and what role...
23 Mar 2016

Working Smarter with Data: Foundation Maps California Training

March 23, 2016 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Foundation Center
Understanding who is funding what and where has never been easier or more fun! Join us for an interactive tutorial on how to use NCG’s powerful new data tool Foundation Maps: California.

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.

Philanthropy California | Full Cost Project Workshops

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05/24/2017
Philanthropy California ’s three regional associations are partnering with national thought leader Nonprofit Finance Fund on an exciting new movement in philanthropy. Together we are joining efforts across the country in an initiative called the...
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CEO Message | From Emergency Loans to Preventing Displacement: Marking a Transition in NCG’s Support of the Bay Area’s Nonprofit Sector

Release Date: 
06/07/2018
More than 40 years ago, changes in federal funding practices undermined nonprofits dependent on those funds to maintain steady cash flow and financial stability. To address this, a group of local funders...

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