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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.
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...
29
Jul
2021
2021 Corporate Philanthropy Awards & Summit
Areas of Focus
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.
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.
Organizational Growth and Change Management: Emerging Challenges and Lessons Learned
Publication date:
01/2012
This report published by the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation synthesizes key themes and ideas from its fourth annual convening of education grantees in the fall of 2011.
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.
Bay Area Homelessness Funders Network
Bay Area Homelessness Funders Network aligns philanthropy to advance racial equity and regional coordination in preventing and ending homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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-...
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.
Resources from 2015 Corporate Philanthropy Institute
The 2015 CPI agenda was designed to prepare professionals working in corporate citizenship and philanthropy to meet challenges presented by this evolving dialogue on authenticity, purpose, values and their intersection with business goals and interests.
09
Nov
2017
Arts Loan Fund Meeting 11/9/17
Areas of Focus
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...
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
The Competitive Advantage of Racial Equity
Publication date:
10/2017
The Competitive Advantage of Racial Equity , a report from FSG and PolicyLink, highlights examples from 12 leading companies such as Gap Inc., PayPal, and Cigna, who are driving innovation and growth by advancing racial equity.