2014 COF Salary Survey: Call for Participants
Release Date:
06/18/2014
It's time to take Council on Foundation's annual Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Survey--deadline July 18!
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Berkeley Resilience Strategy
Publication date:
03/2020
Developed with input and insights from the people of Berkeley, the Resilience Strategy is designed to articulate solutions that make our city more resilient not only to physical challenges, such as earthquakes, sea level rise, and aging infrastructure, but also to social challenges, such as racial inequity. At its core, the Resilience Strategy is about building resilience by building community. Strong connections between neighbors and lasting partnerships between community-serving organizations are vital to helping all residents, especially those most in need and historically underserved, to...
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...
12
May
2015
PROGRAM POSTPONED: Being a Great Corporate Citizen: A Framework for Success
May 12, 2015 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Building a successful corporate citizenship effort can appear quite daunting but this new framework from the TCC Group provides a way to think about how to assess, develop and execute a successful corporate citizenship approach. The session will...
16
Oct
2015
Make It Fair: Policy Change for an Equitable California
October 16, 2015 -
9:00am to 1:00pm
San Francisco Foundation
Make It Fair will convene funders and practitioners who are working on or tracking commercial property tax reform and the need for new public revenue streams in California. This program will deepen a shared understanding of the policy landscape and...
30
Nov
2016
Post-Election Special: What Did We Learn? What’s Next?
November 30, 2016 -
12:00pm to 2:45pm
Northern California Grantmakers
After a long and ugly ride, what are the key takeaways from the election? Where will these results take us? And what are the long-term strategies that will fuel the growing movement for a direct and participatory democracy? We’ll explore voter...
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Welcomes Susan True as its Next CEO
Release Date:
09/18/2017
NCG Member the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has announced its hire of Susan True as its new CEO. Join us in congratulating her on her new role.
Disaster Doesn’t Have to Be a Crisis—One Foundation’s Big Insight
Release Date:
05/14/2018
In the aftermath of the fires which devastated Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, NCG spoke with members about their disaster funding interests and strategies. One such conversation – with Claire Solot , Managing Director of the...
22
Oct
2018
One Part Resilience, Two Parts Grit: The Wildfires One Year Later.
Areas of Focus
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...
21
Apr
2020
California Funders Supporting Immigrants During the COVID-19 Crisis
Areas of Focus
April 21, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Webinar
In California, the local and regional responses in support of immigrant communities have varied during the COVID-19 crisis. Thousands of immigrants have found themselves either deemed essential workers without adequate protections or have lost their...
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...
Real Cost Project: Barriers to Change
"Real Cost Project: Barriers to Change“ is a new report issued by the Real Cost Project, finds that there are deeply ingrained practices, beliefs and perceptions in the philanthropic community that are preventing the adoption real cost funding practices.
Resources from Break Through the Noise with Active Listening and Smart Resurfacing
Publication date:
07/2017
At a July 11 event, Northern California Grantmakers together with Atlantic Media Strategies (the digital consultancy of The Atlantic) explored how to join conversations at the moments that matter most to audiences by anticipating and responding to trending topics. Today, it’s harder than ever to grab—and keep—audiences’ attention. Actively growing, engaging, and listening to audiences is critical for organizations hoping to keep pace in a competitive media landscape.
21
May
2014
Fiscal Sponsorship for Funders (Not Dummies)
May 21, 2014 -
10:00am to 11:30am
The San Francisco Foundation
This seminar will explain what fiscal sponsorships are, how to fund a fiscally-sponsored project properly, and what happens if things go wrong, with tips for what to look out for and how to address common problems.
21
Jan
2015
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: A Conversation and Celebration with New and Former CEOs
January 21, 2015 -
3:00pm to 6:30pm
Public Policy Institute of California
More than a dozen philanthropic institutions in the Bay Area have experienced leadership transitions within the last several years, an unprecedented occurrence. Join us for this lively discussion with new and former CEO’s about leadership, change,...
10
Jun
2015
POSTPONED: The Real Cost Project | Regional Forum, Silicon Valley
June 10, 2015 -
9:00am to 12:30pm
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Due to scheduling and other event conflicts, we will be rescheduling this program. Recently, many grantmakers have begun exploring an approach based on real cost funding. NCG is proud to be a part of the Real Cost Project, a statewide initiative to...
What Does Capacity Building Mean to You?
Release Date:
04/28/2015
GrantCraft asked 30 foundation and nonprofit staff “What image comes to mind when you think of capacity building?” and the results were telling—few were alike. If 30 individuals had 30 distinct ideas about what capacity building is, then it’s easy...
10
Sep
2015
Planning For an Influx of Assets | NCFP Webinar
September 10, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Online Webinar
An influx of assets—whether sudden or expected—is a powerful transition point in your family’s philanthropy. With rising resources comes the budding potential to do more of what you’re already doing: making a difference according to your foundation’...
Marguerite Casey Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
Release Date:
09/28/2015
The Marguerite Casey Foundation has welcomed two new members to their board. Help us welcome them to the NCG community!
One Rock at a Time: Addressing the Impact of Feminine Norms on Jewish Girls
Release Date:
01/18/2017
Take a look at the snapshot below of a piece by Riki Wilchins. As the Executive Director at TrueChild, Riki leads the action-tank that helps address gender norms. She discusses the impact an NCG member workshop had on her work.