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Resources from Crafting the Grant for the Long-term

Publication date: 
06/2018
What does it take for a nonprofit to move from surviving to thriving? And, what kind of support can funders provide to meaningfully shift the trajectory of an organization? To most effectively deploy game-changing grants (capacity, operating, and infusions of capital – alongside project and program grants) funders must understand the intersection of strategy, financial health, and the needs of the whole enterprise. In our fourth and final Financial Management session with FMA on June 5, 2018, we explored several foundation approaches to leveraging the right kinds of grants at the right times.
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Facts, Figures, Trends
Finance
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community

Resilient Oakland Playbook

The Resilient Oakland playbook is a strategy document developed to help our City tackle systemic and structural challenges. The playbook outlines ways we can work together to help our community can stay rooted, ensure equitable access to quality education and develop good jobs, stable housing, public safety and vibrant streets.
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Report
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Disaster Preparedness
Funding Area 
Disaster Response and Resilience
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Resources from In Defense of Data: A Funder’s Journey to Support Continuous Improvement

Publication date: 
06/2018
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation , in collaboration with partner co-investors, supports two efforts, Propel Next and Project Evident , to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations in particular, to better collect and use data for continuous learning and improvement. In a June 21st session, leaders of both initiatives described what they are doing, why they’re doing it, and what they’ve learned so far.
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Topic(s) 
Data

Give2Asia CEO Discusses Nepal Recovery Efforts

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Release Date: 
05/18/2015
NCG Member Give2Asia's President and CEO Birger Stamperdahl , spoke in a panel discussion at the World Affairs Council event, Rebuilding Nepal . Stamperdahl along with Founder and CEO of Build Change Elizabeth Hausler...

Breakout Session: Advancing Housing and Homelessness Policies

Being housed is central to just about every issue philanthropy is working to address. Whether its health, homelessness, economic development, or education we know that having affordable, sustainable housing is key. And against the backdrop of billions in stimulus dollar and an environment forever changed by a pandemic we have a unique opportunity. Our panel of funders, practitioners, and experts will lift up how we leverage the funding that’s coming down the pike, support variety of approaches and empower communities so they are an active part of the conversation.
Date & Time: 
05/05/2022 -
10:00am to 11:15am

Breakout Session: Democracy Despite Crises

Each election is critical, and the 2022 elections are no exception. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and racial reckoning across the United States reaffirmed the need for equitable policies and strong policymakers advocating for community-driven priorities. Over the last two years it has been increasingly difficult to get either. The democratic system of the United States is in peril. Traditional party politics has become polarized, often driven by misinformation and disinformation.

Date & Time: 
05/04/2022 -
11:45am to 1:00pm

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

Release Date: 
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...

NCG Letter of Support Assembly Bill 1487 – San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act

Publication date: 
09/2019
Northern California Grantmakers is pleased to support Assembly Bill 1487 – San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act. The bill will strengthen our region with more affordable homes and protections for longtime residents to ensure all Bay Area residents, no matter their color or income, have a safe, stable, affordable place to call home. We applaud the leadership to date on this effort and urge you to sign this important piece of legislation into law.
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Policy
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Public Policy

Snapshots in Philanthropy: Levi Strauss Foundation

Publication date: 
04/2011
The Snapshots of Philanthopy are meant to offer a glimpse into the many ways organized philanthropy is making a difference in our community. This snapshot features NCG member the Levi Strauss Foundation and its work to provide low-lost financial services to Latino families in San Francisco's Mission District.
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Executive Staff
Program Staff
Topic(s) 
Storytelling
Funding Area 
Economic Justice
Communities: BIPOC

Resources from: Do We Have What We Need to Protect Our Communities?

Publication date: 
12/2016
The impact of the national elections will have far-reaching effects at the state and local levels, putting both communities and institutions on high alert. Here in California, and particularly in the Bay Area, what do we need to anticipate about the policy and legal advocacy landscape? What are the key challenges and threats ahead?

Resources from: Do We Have What We Need to Protect Our Communities?

Publication date: 
12/2016
The impact of the national elections will have far-reaching effects at the state and local levels, putting both communities and institutions on high alert. Here in California, and particularly in the Bay Area, what do we need to anticipate about the policy and legal advocacy landscape? What are the key challenges and threats ahead?
09 Apr 2015

The Critical Role of the Board Chair in Family Philanthropy | NCFP Webinar

April 9, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Online Webinar
What are the critical roles and responsibilities of family foundation board chairs? What are the traps that board chairs can fall into, and how can you avoid them? How can CEOs and board chairs create a mutually respectful and positive long-term...
11 Dec 2017

Building, Sharing and Wielding Power: How Foundations Can Assess and Grow their Impact

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
December 11, 2017 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
The San Francisco Foundation
How can your foundation engage in effective feedback and reflection processes to improve impact? In this intimate roundtable discussion, co-hosted by Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) and the Bay Area Justice Funders Network (...
11 Dec 2017

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

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
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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