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Everyone counts: Grants totaling $3.3M go to Bay Area nonprofits for Census 2020 outreach

Logo representing the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative
Release Date: 
09/19/2019
“This collaboration enables us to provide Bay Area nonprofits with resources needed to ensure the people in our region are counted accurately,” said Ellen LaPointe, president and CEO of Northern California Grantmakers. “We are proud to be working...
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NCG Blog
Topic(s) 
2020 Census
Funding Area 
PubPolicy/Social Justice:CivicEngagement
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
Geography 
SF Bay Area

We Couldn’t Have Done 2020 Without You

Release Date: 
12/16/2020
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people in prison cannot be understated. As rates of infection rose inside prisons throughout the state, we witnessed our movement partners quickly and efficiently organize in response to this crisis. We...
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From the Field
28 Oct 2021

Workforce Innovations for an Equitable Recovery

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 28, 2021 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Webinar
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt by communities for years. The subsequent economic downturn had a disproportionate impact on communities of color and frontline, essential workers. As we continue to battle the pandemic and plan for...
19 Apr 2018

End of Life: A Theatrical Exploration of Death, Dying, and Suffering

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 19, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Castro Theatre
End of Life presents readings of Sophocles’ ancient Greek plays to spark a community conversation about death, illness, and the challenges faced by patients, families, caregivers, and medical professionals. This unique, participatory event is...

Protecting Our Children: A Policy Briefing Webinar

Publication date: 
12/2018
As public awareness about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) grows, there have been a number of legislative initiatives within the state of California designed to support the screening, prevention, and treatment of childhood trauma. This one-hour webinar, hosted by the Bay Area Funder Network on Trauma and Resilience, is designed for funders, non-profits, and other organizations interested in learning more about the policy landscape in California related to these efforts. The webinar will provides an overview of relevant legislation, implications for funders, and a preview of...
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Webinar Recording
Topic(s) 
Trauma & Resilience
Funding Area 
Children & Youth
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Geography 
Greater Northern California

Why Philanthropy Must Do More on Climate Change

Release Date: 
03/16/2017
By Larry Kramer | History is replete with examples of societies that vanished when the local climate changed. But the threat we face from climate change today is much greater than that, because it’s not local, it’s global. Human activity is changing...

Capacity Building, Now More than Ever

Release Date: 
08/18/2017
At this moment, many nonprofits are facing greater fiscal uncertainty than ever before. Government funding is precarious, with budgets and priorities changing daily. However, nonprofits that have focused on capacity are faring better than most.
24 Jan 2018

Crashing the Barriers: Making Work Possible for Everyone

January 24, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Zellerbach Family Foundation
In San Francisco and Alameda counties an estimated 27,000 youth are disconnected from work and school; 10,000 are homeless or live in unstable housing; and 16,000 people have been incarcerated and are reentering the community. Like the millions of...

Operations Coordinator

Position: 
Operations Coordinator
Position Status:  Full Time, Exempt 
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Salary Range: $60,000 – $77,500
Location: Hybrid

 

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Collaborative Efforts We Love

Release Date: 
09/26/2016
Collaboration - it’s been on our minds a lot lately. Across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors many organizations are throwing aside the “go-it-alone” mentality in favor of working together to address complex problems.
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NCG Blog
16 Nov 2017

An Honest Look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Are We Getting It Right?

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
November 16, 2017 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Redwood Shores Library Meeting Room B
Diversity makes us stronger. Large-scale movements including Black Lives Matter, Dreamers, Standing Rock and the 2016 presidential election are changing society and philanthropy along with it. Join fellow travelers for a deep dive into how they’re...
03 Oct 2019

Foundation Endowments…Activate!: Aligning Investment Strategy with Social Justice Values

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
October 3, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
In-person attendance for this event is now at capacity. Please join us via webinar by registering on Zoom. Given the scale of social, economic and environmental crises our communities are facing, it is hopeful to see foundations...
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Briefing Program
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
10 Sep 2020

Harnessing the High Stakes Election in 2020

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
September 10, 2020 -
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Zoom Meeting
This November, California has the opportunity to reimagine how to engage underrepresented community members in the electorate process. Important racial justice measures on the ballot offer opportunities for California to improve voter turnout in...

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