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Twenty Years of Care: Mary Gregory Announces Retirement from Pacific Foundation Services

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04/26/2018

After twenty years of remarkable service to foundations and the local nonprofit community, NCG member Mary Gregory will be retiring this month from her role as Vice President of Community Alliance at Pacific Foundation Services . Thank you for your...

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10 Nov 2015

Legal Services Funders Network (LSFN) Fall Meeting

November 10, 2015 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

Join the Legal Services Funders Network (LSFN) as they explore the effects of the proposed cuts to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Experiencing a New NCG Service–A Member Perspective

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11/19/2015

Guest blogger Jeffrey Malloy is the Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer at the Heising-Simons Foundation (HSF) as well as NCG Board Treasurer/Finance.

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21 Mar 2019

Legal Services Funder Network: Signature Event

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Legal Services Funders Network

March 21, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Public Policy Institute of California

Join our 2019 Keynote Speakers, Margaret Hagan & Jason Solomon, at the 5th annual Legal Services Funders Network Signature Event as we further explore how to improve access to justice, the delivery of legal services, and public service law...

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Two NCG Members Honored with Distinguished Service Award

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04/18/2016

This year, the Council on Foundations awarded two local superstars its highest honors for distinguished service, Carol Larson of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Ira Hirschfield of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.

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Equity Communicator Joins NCG’s Cohort Faculty Lineup

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10/25/2018

NCG is pleased to welcome stellar communications pro Vanice Dunn , Director of Equity at communications design firm Provoc to join the faculty of NCG’s upcoming communications cohort for mid-career professionals. Only three spots remain.

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13 Oct 2021

Adopting Equity Practices | National Center for Family Philanthropy

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October 13, 2021 -

9:00am to 10:15am

NCG recently announced a partnership with NCFP. Members can now have free access to NCFP's webinars and resources. You can learn more about it here . There is an increasing recognition and understanding of the deep-seated...

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What is at Stake for an Equity Agenda in California’s Recall Election?

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08/25/2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom was elected in 2018 with 62% of the votes, a victory margin not seen in nearly seven decades. On September 14, 2021, California’s voters will be asked to weigh in on whether or not he should be recalled. The special...

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Member Spotlight: Carolyn Wang Kong, Chief Program Director of the Blue Shield of California Foundation

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04/04/2019

Carolyn Wang Kong is the Chief Program Director at the Blue Shield of California Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Carolyn spoke to us about where she is seeking collaboration, why time travel would be her ideal superpower, and...

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Resources for What’s Ahead for Racial Equity: Real Talk with Manuel Pastor and Lateefah Simon

“Advancing racial and economic equity is the defining challenge of our time. Rising inequality and persistent racial inequities threaten our social cohesion and economic potential. We must work to build a Bay Area that is inclusive and prosperous for all residents.” - Solving the Housing Crisis Is Key to Inclusive Prosperity in the Bay Area ; April 2018 What is the landscape of economic, racial, and social inequities in the Bay Area, and what can we do about it? NCG is excited to announce our new offering - the Racial Equity Action (REA) Institute - to bring together racial equity specialists...

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Advancement Project: Census Briefing by John Dobard at NCG program (Oct 2017)

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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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The San Francisco Foundation Welcomes New VP of Programs Judith Bell

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10/13/2015

Join us in congratulating The San Francisco Foundation's Judith Bell on her appointment as Vice President of Programs.

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13 Oct 2021

Advancing Equity through Organizational Culture and Operations | 2021 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 4

October 13, 2021 - 9:30am to October 20, 2021 - 3:30pm

About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we...

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09 Nov 2022

Advancing Equity through Organizational Culture and Operations | 2022 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 4

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November 9, 2022 - 1:30pm to November 16, 2022 - 4:00pm

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27 Sep 2022

Healing Justice: An Integral Approach to Advancing Racial Equity | 2022 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 3

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September 27, 2022 - 9:30am to October 4, 2022 - 12:00pm

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11 Dec 2017

Divesting in Prisons/Policing and Investing In Communities: A Cross-County Conversation

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December 11, 2017 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

‪On December 11th join the California Criminal Justice Funders, for a cross-county conversation to learn about innovative work in both Alameda and Los Angeles Counties to divest in prisons and policing, and invest in the communities.

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