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Foundation Giving for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Infrastructure

In the special report funded by NCG member the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Foundation Giving for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Infrastructure 2004-2012, Foundation Center presents the first-ever analysis of U.S. foundation support globally for nonprofit and philanthropic infrastructure organizations and services.

Snapshots of Philanthropy: The James Irvine Foundation

Publication date: 
08/2010
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 James Irvine Foundation and its work in a promising alternative approach to high school that links classroom learning with student interests and job preparation to motivat students and help them gain an advantage in high school, college and careers.

Philanthropy California Goes to Washington, D.C.

Release Date: 
04/20/2017
This spring, Philanthropy California made its debut on Capitol Hill with our state’s largest organized delegation ever. Our statewide delegation of 20 funders joined Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) to represent our sector with a united voice for...
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Philanthropy CA
14 Sep 2017

Arts Loan Fund Meeting 9/14/17

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 14, 2017 -
9:30am to 12:00pm
The Walter & Elise Haas Fund
NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) Steering Committee is comprised of a diverse range of Bay Area funders, who are committed to the Arts. The committee convenes every four weeks to discuss issues impacting the Arts in Northern California and to review loan...
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Collaborative
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Arts Loan Fund
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Arts and Culture
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
27 Jul 2022

Scaling the Power of Guarantees

July 27, 2022 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Join Philanthropy California to discuss the use of guarantees in impact investing and learn more about the Community Investment Guarantee Pool (CIGP). Financial guarantees are an evolving tool for philanthropies looking to back mission-aligned...
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Briefing Webinar
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Statewide

Equity and Social Justice

Release Date: 
10/31/2016
What’s scarier than ghosts and haunted houses this Halloween? The rhetoric and tone of the Presidential election. We’re all witnessing a frightening and divisive campaign season. No matter the outcome, we know there is much work ahead to reconcile...
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NCG Blog
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On The Move
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Equity and Social Justice

2015 Annual Conference Sneak Peek: What Exactly is a PhilTalk?

Release Date: 
05/12/2015
Ever go to a program or conference that’s chock full of interesting information on an important issue, but you still leave wondering to yourself, “So now what?” NCG's conference PhilTalks are designed to help answer that question. Here's what you...

Too Soon to Forget: Philanthropy Answers Back

Release Date: 
02/21/2017
“No one should ever be locked away simply because they share the same race, ethnicity, or religion as a spy or terrorist. If that principle was not learned from the internment of Japanese Americans, then these are very dangerous times for our...

Disaster Updates and Reflections

Release Date: 
09/20/2017
Yesterday’s news that a second earthquake struck Mexico and that Hurricane Maria would be bearing down on Puerto Rico today left us with heavy hearts and feelings of disbelief — how much more could possibly happen? For reflections and practical...

Staying on Track: Successful and Healthy Lives For Young Males of Color

Release Date: 
11/11/2014
What does "on track" look like for young males of color? What are the opportunity gaps they face? These are just some of the questions that foundations who have been working on these issues have been trying to answer and several have refined a way...

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