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Resources from The Dramatic Discovery of Solano County: How One Bay Area County Fell Off the Funder Map and What We Can Do About It!

Publication date: 
09/2016
Rewind Back to 2006 . A report from the Irvine Foundation on Foundation Giving in California found that Solano County received substantially fewer foundation dollars compared to eight other Bay Area counties. Fast Forward to 2016 . Ten years later and according to a recent study , Solano County continues to receive the least amount of dollars per capita despite having the highest percentage of families living in poverty. The study points out that between 2006 and 2012, almost half of the grant dollars invested in the Bay Area went to San Francisco‐based...

Program Associate

Position: 
Program Associate

About the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund works to advance equality and justice so every person can thrive and live life with dignity and hope. Rooted in the Bay Area, the Haas, Jr. Fund is guided by an enduring set of core values:...

12 Jul 2022

Public Banking: Sustaining Economic Equity for the Bay Area

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
July 12, 2022 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom Meeting
To achieve economic equity, we must prioritize investing our money into the wealth and health of local communities and the environment. Public banking is a promising strategy with a century-old history that can help us align how we spend our tax and...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Income Inequality
Shared Value
Funding Area 
Economic Justice
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
14 Feb 2018

Disruption and Diversity: Using Capital to Combat Displacement and Gentrification

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
February 14, 2018 -
11:30am to 2:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
The Bay Area, driven by the tech economy, has become a symbol of disruption and dynamism. The region’s economic engine is attracting jobs and spurring speculation, but this transformation is reshaping the geography into a sprawling mega-region...

Limited Term Program Assistant

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Limited Term Program Assistant

ABOUT THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION
We work with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Over our nearly 60-year history, we have worked with thousands of organizations and leaders in the U.S...

22 May 2018

Disaster Relief 2.0 | Legal Services Funders Network

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
May 22, 2018 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
What happens after phase one of disaster relief? What can we do to improve recovery efforts after the next natural disaster? What does the timeline look like for disaster recovery and where are things at now, nearly 7 months after the Northern...
19 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Impact on the Need for and Delivery of Legal Services

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
March 19, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Webinar
This webinar will address the ways in which COVID-19 is impacting the populations served by legal services organizations, the legal aid organizations themselves, legislation being considered to help highly impacted communities and funder...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Legal
Legal Services Funders Network
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
30 Sep 2016

The Dramatic Discovery of Solano County: How One Bay Area County Fell Off the Funder Map and What We Can Do About It!

September 30, 2016 -
11:00am to 1:00pm
The Zellerbach Family Foundation
Rewind Back to 2006 . A report from the Irvine Foundation on Foundation Giving in California found that Solano County received substantially fewer foundation dollars compared to eight other Bay Area counties. Fast Forward...
06 Dec 2022

December Funders for Climate Equity Meeting

December 6, 2022 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Zoom Meeting
At the federal, state, and regional levels, a historic amount of public funding is being allocated to support climate-resilient infrastructure. This funding has the potential to correct longstanding infrastructure injustices and to create more...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Geographic Location 
Statewide
13 Jul 2021

United We Stand: Creating an Inclusive California through a Robust Movement Building Ecosystem

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 13, 2021 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
A California that allows all residents to reach their full potential requires both a focus on racial equity, inclusion, and justice, and a commitment to challenging the systemic issues that permeate our society and government, even in this great...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Philanthropy CA
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
18 Jun 2015

ALF Steering Committee Meeting and Program

June 18, 2015 -
9:30am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) committee is made up of Bay Area funders that are committed to the Arts. The ALF meets several times a year to review loan applications and determine awards to artists and nonprofits that support the Arts in the Bay Area.

Program Associate

Position: 
Program Associate

The Organization

Baszucki Group is a social change venture that directs resources toward the greater good through mission-driven investments that improve human health, governance and the health of our planet and its ecosystems. Launched in 2021 by Roblox founder and CEO...

08 Oct 2015

Community Connections: Engaging Diverse Stakeholders in Your Grantmaking | NCFP Webinar

October 8, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Online Webinar
What are the spectrum of options available to family foundations and funds seeking to engage diverse perspectives in their work? What are the benefits of doing so and how can you develop a strategy and plan that makes the most sense for your...

Program Officer

Position: 
Program Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Program Officer works collaboratively with other Foundation team members to develop grantmaking strategies and to help lead a portfolio of grants to achieve the Foundation’s mission. The Program...

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