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What We're Reading: Climate Justice Edition

Release Date:

03/04/2021

We're sharing climate justice issues, ranging from climate feminism to health impacts of climate change to accountability of philanthropy to BIPOC climate justice innovators. We hope these articles inspire you to delve in deeply about how you can...

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14 Aug 2020

Awake to Woke to Work: Building a Race Equity Culture (Two-Part Series)

August 14, 2020 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

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Has your institution put out a statement recently about Black Lives Matter and are now thinking about what to do next? Are you a funder or working at a nonprofit organization, and are interested in learning more about specific tactics, strategies,...

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What We're Reading: Operationalizing Racial Equity Edition

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02/02/2022

The lunar new year of the tiger began on February 1, so it's still a new year which means we have an opportunity for a fresh start. Leaders and staff in organizations from different sectors use the phrase “racial equity” or “diversity, equity, and...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

11 Jul 2016

Emerging Practices: Integrating a Racial Equity Lens - A BAHFG Program

July 11, 2016 -

12:30pm to 3:30pm

Northern California Grantmakers

Racial equity means working to address root causes of inequities, with the goal that race is no longer a predictor of negative outcomes.

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Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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05/2014

In this 2014 report, funded by the D5 Coalitio n, explored the role of leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. The participatory research project engaged high-level executives in a peer learning network, and studied additional foundations to identify the practices, barriers, and organizational cultures that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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San Francisco Arts Commission Names Barbara Mumby-Huerta Director of Community Investments

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02/15/2018

NCG member the San Francisco Arts Commission has announced Barbara Mumby-Huerta as its new Program Director for the Commission's Community Investments Program. Barbara is also a member of our Arts Loan Fund Steering Committee...

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Member Spotlight: Nancy Wiltsek, Executive Director of van Löben Sels/RembeRock Foundation

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06/27/2016

Nancy Wiltsek is the Executive Director of the van Löben Sels/RembeRock Foundation in San Francisco. As a part of our member Spotlight series, Nancy told us about herself and her work with legal services.

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29 Jul 2020

Holding Multiple Truths: Challenges and Calls to Actions for AAPI Communities in the Pandemic and Uprising for Racial Justice

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July 29, 2020 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

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We are in a crisis within a crisis. We are facing a pandemic of COVID-19 within systemic racism, which has always been with us. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are facing a particular set of experiences in the pandemic that...

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NCG Program Focuses on Supporting New Strategies and Tactics for Social Change

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09/08/2014

This program will highlight how the Levi Strauss Foundation is partnering with pioneering nonprofit leaders to embrace technology and breakthrough forms of collaboration. Participants will learn how the Foundation approaches leadership capacity...

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Walter & Elise Haas Fund Executive Director Appointed Berkeley–Haas Social Impact Fellow

Release Date:

09/15/2016

NCG member and Walter & Elise Haas Fund Executive Director Pamela David has accepted an appointment at the Institute for Business & Social Impact. Read the announcement below. Pam David Appointed Berkeley–Haas Social Impact Fellow...

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Member Spotlight: Jennifer Ratay, Executive Director of Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund

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08/15/2016

Jennifer Ratay is the Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2). As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Jen told us about her current favorite reads and guilty pleasures. She may not be alone in these.

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29 Apr 2019

Achieving Health Equity in California: 2019 Policy Opportunities

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April 29, 2019 -

1:30pm to 2:30pm

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California is poised to see a potentially historic investment from the state in health equity and health care quality, providing millions in funding to tackle disparities in pre-natal and post-partum care, chronic conditions, mental health, and new...

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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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2019 Communications Training Cohort

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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?

Release Date:

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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Announcing a New Communications Training Cohort for Mid-Career Social Sector Professionals

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09/20/2018

At our best, communications staff at Northern California Grantmakers’ member foundations tell the stories that advance social progress while making philanthropy’s work understandable and accessible to the people who rely on it. To reach our highest...

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2019 Communications Training Cohort

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02 Sep 2020

Impact Investments That Advance Racial Equity Solutions

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September 2, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

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The confluence of anti-racist social progress and a global pandemic will forever change our nation’s vision of equitable economic development. Despite billions invested in local businesses each year, communities most impacted remain structurally...

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