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09 Jun 2015

The Real Cost Project | Regional Forum, San Francisco

June 9, 2015 -

9:00am to 12:30pm

Metta Fund

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 explore what it takes for funders to develop new grantmaking strategies based on...

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Building a Bigger Tent for Effective Philanthropy

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06/08/2015

In this article, first published by The Stanford Social Innovation Review, Paul M. Connolly, Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services for NCG's member Bessemer Trust, discusses how advocates for effective philanthropy need to “build a bigger tent...

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NCG Welcomes our Newest Members | Part 3

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06/15/2015

2015 has been a busy year for NCG! This year we decided to expand our membership qualifications, and in doing so have some great members who are new to our community.

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05 May 2016

W(h)ine About Tech

May 5, 2016 -

2:30pm to 4:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

Managing technology in small foundations can be a real challenge for the Mad Hatter, often accompanied by out-sized expectations, unexpected shifts, and complicated, budget-busting solutions. Join your peers in this lively exchange of pain points...

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California Regionals Oppose Bill on Nonprofit Regulation

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05/02/2016

Northern California Grantmakers was invited to join our colleagues at Southern California Grantmakers and San Diego Grantmakers in opposition to AB2855, a bill widely viewed to be unnecessary and overly burdensome to California nonprofits.

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NCG's Own Ellen LaPointe Named One of Bay Area's Top Influential Women

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05/16/2016

Two years ago I had the pleasure of serving on the search committee to attract NCG’s next President and CEO. I am delighted to share that the SF Business Times recognized what we saw. They have named her one of the most influential Bay Area women in...

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Let's Talk Post-Election

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11/14/2016

We invite you to join us and share what the election results means to you personally, for the people on your team, and for the communities with whom you work.

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11 Jul 2017

Break Through the Noise with Active Listening and Smart Resurfacing

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July 11, 2017 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Silicon Valley Community Foundation San Mateo

Northern California Grantmakers invites you to join Atlantic Media Strategies, the digital consultancy of The Atlantic, to explore how to join conversations at the moments that matter most to your audiences by anticipating and responding to trending...

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26 Sep 2017

Strengthening Your CSR Impact Story with a Program Outcomes Framework

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Corporate Contributions Roundtable

September 26, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:30am

Northern California Grantmakers

Companies are tackling numerous issues through their corporate citizenship programs, and they often struggle to tell a coherent CSR Impact story about their achievements. In many cases, that story is even more difficult to communicate due to unclear...

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Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Welcomes Mike Livak

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02/01/2018

NCG member the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has welcomed Mike Livak as its new Chief Financial Officer. Welcome to the NCG community Mike!

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08 Mar 2018

Immigrant Families in America Today: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health

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March 8, 2018 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Webinar

New restrictions on immigration and increased immigration enforcement under the Trump Administration are having a profound impact on our nation, reaching from the dinner table to the board room, from courtrooms to classrooms. Few groups are facing...

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A New National Holiday to Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics

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06/07/2018

This new national holiday is the brainchild of Vu Le, author of the blog Nonprofit AF , who envisions it as a day “for nonprofit professionals, foundation staff, and board members and trustees to get together without an agenda, to break down power...

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Cal Wellness Appoints New VP of Operations

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08/30/2018

NCG member The California Wellness Foundation has a new Vice President of Operations Arun Baheti. Congratulations and welcome to the NCG community! Read the release from The California Wellness Foundation below: The California Wellness Foundation...

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18 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence: What’s Next?

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September 18, 2018 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Webinar

NCG Members looking to learn more about philanthropy’s response to Hurricane Florence are encouraged to attend a joint briefing by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and the South Eastern Council on Foundations this Tuesday, September 18th at 12:...

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27 Mar 2019

Building a More Disaster Resilient Future in our Communities: A Conversation Among Grantmakers

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March 27, 2019 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Northern California Grantmakers

As climate-related disasters are increasingly affecting our health, livelihoods, and social fabric, how might philanthropic investment build greater community disaster resilience to preserve and sustain the hard-earned socioeconomic gains in our...

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Announcing NCG's Great Debate

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03/07/2019

NCG’s Great Debate is returning to the main stage at this year’s Annual Conference. Two dynamic teams will vigorously argue for and against the thesis: Philanthropy has a leadership role to play in social change movements .

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26 Sep 2019

Social Safety Net Successes and Opportunities | Butte Recovery Funders Coordination Meeting

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September 26, 2019 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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On November 8, 2018, the Camp Fire swept through Paradise and surrounding communities in Butte County, destroying the city and displacing tens of thousands of people. Since early this year, Northern California Grantmakers has coordinated bi-monthly...

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13 Apr 2020

Discussion on Funder Collaboration for COVID-19

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April 13, 2020 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is far reaching, including major implications for non-profits and the communities that they serve. Philanthropy has an important role to play in supporting their non-profit partners during this challenging time in...

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08 May 2020

Keeping Kids and Families Safe During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 8, 2020 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Webinar

For many kids, home is not a safe place. School closures and the statewide shelter in place order, combined with health fears, massive layoffs, and economic uncertainty has resulted in increased stress for families and fewer eyes on children...

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Children & Youth

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