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15 Oct 2015

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Learning Session for Funders

October 15, 2015 -
9:00am to 11:30am
Metta Fund
Nationally and within many communities throughout California, this past year has been one of heightened attention to racial justice, lasting disparities and challenges – and yet also one of increased activism, community engagement and calls for...

Resources from The Intersection of Housing and Health | Bay Area Health Funders Group Meeting

Publication date: 
10/2017
One of the most cost effective ways to improve the health of people experiencing homelessness is to house them. At this program, we learned about the connection between housing and health, how to build cross sector relationships, promising projects in the region and the country, and philanthropy’s role as a catalyst for advancing health and well-being in our communities through housing.
29 Jul 2021

2021 Corporate Philanthropy Awards & Summit

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 29, 2021 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual Event
Power of purpose: Next generation of corporate citizenship NCG is once again partner with the San Francisco Business Times to celebrate this region’s most generous corporate citizens in this annual look at the vision, impact, and innovation of...

Snapshots of Philanthropy: Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund

Publication date: 
08/2010
The Snapshots of Philanthopy are meant to offer a glimpse into the many ways organized philanthropy is making a difference in our community. This snapshot features former NCG member the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund--which sunset in 2012--and its work to restore the Golden Gate National Parks System.
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Member News
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Executive Staff
Program Staff
Topic(s) 
Storytelling
Funding Area 
Environment

State of the Work: Tackling the Tough Challenges to Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Publication date: 
07/2014
D5’s annual State of the Work report. The 2014 report highlights new tools and resources, recently completed research, and new organizational approaches that are putting us in a better position than ever to take action in support of advancing DEI.

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-...

Resources from Crafting the Grant for the Long-term

Publication date: 
06/2018
What does it take for a nonprofit to move from surviving to thriving? And, what kind of support can funders provide to meaningfully shift the trajectory of an organization? To most effectively deploy game-changing grants (capacity, operating, and infusions of capital – alongside project and program grants) funders must understand the intersection of strategy, financial health, and the needs of the whole enterprise. In our fourth and final Financial Management session with FMA on June 5, 2018, we explored several foundation approaches to leveraging the right kinds of grants at the right times.
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Presentation
Topic(s) 
Facts, Figures, Trends
Finance
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
09 Nov 2017

Arts Loan Fund Meeting 11/9/17

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
November 9, 2017 -
9:30am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) Steering Committee is comprised of a diverse range of Bay Area funders, who are committed to the Arts. The committee convenes every four weeks to discuss issues impacting the Arts in Northern California and to review loan...
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Collaborative
Topic(s) 
Arts Loan Fund
Funding Area 
Arts and Culture
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Advancing Human Rights: The State of Global Foundation Grantmaking

Publication date: 
07/2014
The Foundation Center and International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) have produced two new resources that facilitate strategic decision making in human rights philanthropy: An interactive website that animates funding flows and a report analyzing $1.7 billion in grants.

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 NCG's Communications Series Pt 2: How Foundations Effectively Work with Media for Social Impact

Publication date: 
09/2012
How Foundations Can Effectively Work With Media for Social Impact is part of NCG's 2012 Communications Series. Developed and presented in partnership with The Communications Network , this series has been designed to both build the capacity of program staff to make effective use of communications strategies and to promote a greater awareness within foundations of how communications contribute to advancement of both program goals and mission.
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Presentation
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Communications Staff
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Communications

Out in the South Part I: Foundation Funding for LGBTQ Issues in the U.S. South

Publication date: 
02/2014
This Funders for LGBTQ Issues report is the first in a series of reports entitled Out in the South. This first report explores the underfunding of LGBTQ communities in the U.S. South in comparison to the rest of the country. It identifies who is funding in the South, and examines the issues and strategies currently being funded.

Resources from Saving the Social Safety Net: Advocacy Lessons for Funders

Publication date: 
01/2018
Our nation’s social safety net is at risk, and the effects on our most vulnerable communities could be devastating. In a session on 1/24/18, we heard about critical work that is happening now to save our social safety net, given Arabella Advisors ' recent work with donors and advocates to protect the programs that collectively constitute that safety net using all available tactics and resources.

Resources from Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Learning Session for Funders

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government was a learning session to learn about tackling advancing governments role in advancing racial equity. This is such an important topic and we received such positive feedback!

Resources from Innovations in Local Government: Addressing Health Inequality

Publication date: 
03/2015
This briefing will explore emerging Alameda County health equity efforts that have resulted in new financial tools and career/workforce development strategies for the Boys and Men of Color population.

Solving the Housing Crisis Is Key to Inclusive Prosperity in the Bay Area

Publication date: 
04/2018
This report presents new data and analyses that illustrate how rising rents and stagnant incomes are straining household budgets and stifling opportunity in the nine-county Bay Area, jeopardizing the region’s diversity, growth, and prosperity.

Resources from: A New Vision For Comprehensive Capacity Building (A GEO special feature)

Publication date: 
01/2017
We know that grantmakers can bolster nonprofit effectiveness and results by supporting capacity-building initiatives, thus ensuring their grantees have what they need to deliver on their missions over the long haul. As part of GEO and NCG’s partnership, we’re happy to offer this dynamic and comprehensive workshop, which tackles the essential questions that drive the design of effective capacity building support. Developed with information and insights gathered over many years of working with grantmakers on this topic, A New Vision for Comprehensive Capacity Building takes participants on a...

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