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First Bite of the Apple

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01/18/2018

For those who waited with bated breath for the Governor’s proposed 2018-19 budget, the big question was: How would the Governor deal with shifting and uncertain federal policy when drafting a budget for the world’s sixth largest economy? The answer...

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2018 Annual Conference Featuring the American Mosaic Journalism Prize Winners

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01/25/2018

"In today's journalism, freelancers are both vulnerable and valuable," says NCG member, the Heising-Simons Foundation . The Foundation has announced Valeria Fernández and Jaeah Lee as the...

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Corporate Contributions Roundtable

Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations

Certified B Corporations and benefit corporations are often confused. They share much in common and are complementary, but have a few important differences.

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26 Sep 2019

POSTPONED: Healing Circle: Turning our Pain into Purpose

September 26, 2019 -

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Northern California Grantmakers

This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new October date.

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29 Oct 2019

Funders Briefing | Northern California Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoff: Who’s Affected, What’s Needed from Philanthropy

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Disaster Response and Resilience

October 29, 2019 -

10:00am to 11:00am

Call-in information: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 272 844 076 The wildfires and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Northern California have caused major disruptions for Bay Area residents. To date, over...

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Affirmative Action Slammed Shut Behind Me: Prop 16 Reopens Opportunity

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10/01/2020

The places we call home, their streets, smells, sounds, and sights, shape our opportunity for a fair shot at a long and healthy life. I grew up in the shadows of greatness, in the city of pride and purpose, Richmond, California. During WWII, it was...

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13 Jan 2016

Dream Boldly: Lifting King's Legacy

January 13, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:30pm

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Clarence B. Jones was a speechwriter and counsel for Martin Luther King, Jr. His work in the civil rights movement dramatically impacted the course of American history, and he has received numerous state and national awards recognizing his...

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Income Inequality

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18 Jun 2020

When the World Tilts: Compassion and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19

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June 18, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

Zoom Meeting

Social change leaders around the globe are facing systemic, operational, and strategic challenges related to COVID-19 that are testing the limits of their own and their organizations’ capabilities. In a volatile time like this, compassion is a...

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15 Dec 2020

Measuring the Impact

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December 15, 2020 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

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You can’t have impact investing without impact. But what is the impact that we want to see when we make an investment? And how do we know if we are successful? Just like in grantmaking, impact investing requires a theory of change and a thoughtful...

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Drawing Electoral Lines: Making Redistricting Work for All | 6/7/2017

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06/2017

With our expert panel, we had an informed, nonpartisan dialogue about the legal, political, practical, and charitable routes toward fairer redistricting. We discussed what solutions could work better, and how funders can support a redistricting process that is independent, transparent and ensures that communities are fully and fairly represented locally, at the state level, and in Congress.

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Finding MLK's Daybreak: Racial Healing for Philanthropy

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01/16/2018

“ I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality .” Martin Luther King, Jr. gave these remarks in 1964 when he...

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Six Questions You Can Ask To Support Disability Inclusion

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04/23/2020

Funders have an opportunity to protect and preserve disability civil and human rights for the 1 in 4 Americans that have a disability. How can we alter our practices to be intentional about disability-inclusive giving? How can applying a disability...

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Taking the Lead: A Conversation for New Grantmakers

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09/29/2021

As we get ready for another series of the Institute, NCG's Kate Seely chatted with past participant Pedro Arista , Director at Hirsch Philanthropy Partners about his leadership journey, his experience at NGI, and how together we can build a pipeline...

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Join CCJFG in Welcoming Our Newest Steering Committee Members

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06/19/2020

California Criminal Justice Funders Group is honored to welcome our newest Steering Committee members: Sergio Cuellar, Roger Perez, and Jasjit Singh. We are grateful for their experience and guidance in our work. Learn more about their work and...

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Loma Prieta Anniversary: What All Funders Need to Know

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10/16/2014

Twenty five years ago today the biggest earthquake since the great quake of 1906 hit the Bay Area. These days most Bay Area citizens know they should have an earthquake preparedness kit. But how are grantmakers preparing for the next big quake?

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NCG Interim President and CEO David Greco: End-of-Year Reflection

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12/10/2014

As 2014 comes to a close, NCG Interim President and CEO David Greco reflects on how NCG has worked to better serve our members.

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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...

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities: An Untapped Political Bloc?

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06/09/2015

Here in the Bay Area we have a large and diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander Community—Asian Americans make up 24% of the Bay Area population vs. less than 6% nationwide. It’s hard to imagine this cultural community not being a strong...

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The Roots Are Still Growing

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10/13/2015

A social justice activist and funder who has consistently worked with the intersection of race, class and gender for more than 30 years, Susan Wefald is trying to build capacity of organizations and movements to affect change.

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