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30 Nov 2016

Philanthropy 3D: Does Big Philanthropy Undermine Democracy & Civil Society?

November 30, 2016 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
David Brower Center
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Bay Area and Northern California Grantmakers present Philanthropy 3D: Debate + Dialogue + Denouement . Leading figures in philanthropy will participate in a live debate addressing the motion:...
27 Jul 2017

The Problem of Poverty isn’t Getting any Younger: A Funder Briefing on Poverty and Aging

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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 27, 2017 -
2:00pm to 4:30pm
Metta Fund
Of the many causes for worry, pressures on the elderly in our region rarely find their way to the top of the list. Nonetheless, the same inequities driving hardship today only worsen with age. Our region’s increasing poles of wealth and poverty and...

CEO Message | Advancing Racial Equity: Our Journey Continues

Release Date: 
06/13/2019
When we announced a few years ago that NCG would be taking up racial equity as a central part of our work we received praise, and we also encountered some skepticism. Many cautioned us that everyone seemed to be “getting into equity” and that we’d...
12 Jun 2014

Conversations in Philanthropy Reading Group | Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency

June 12, 2014 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Foundation Center
Created in partnership with the Foundation Center, the Conversations in Philanthropy Reading Group uses the traditional book club model to help members get through that pile of recent reports, articles and guides they've been meaning to read.

2014 Holiday Party Recap

Release Date: 
12/10/2014
Last night NCG co-hosted the philanthropy party of the year! With a record number of partner organizations and attendees, the Bay Area Philanthropy Holiday Party is one for the record books. If you missed it, be sure to check out the photos from...
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NCG Members: Win a Registration to the 2015 Annual Conference

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03/10/2015
That’s right. For one lucky NCG member we will comp their $225 registration fee. This includes members who’ve already registered—we’ll refund the cost of your registration. To be eligible to win your way to the annual conference all you have to do...

Taking on Wedge Politics

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07/15/2015
NCG member Cathy Cha, Program Director for Immigrant Rights and Integration at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, published Taking on Wedge Politics discussing how foundations can take race issues head on.

CEO Message: An Invitation to Authenticity

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09/09/2015
As we say goodbye to summer and move into a busy fall season, I’m excited by the many opportunities we will have to connect with colleagues, discuss the issues with which we are grappling, share triumphs and learnings, strengthen our relationships...

Free Online Legal Training on the Electioneering Prohibition

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11/02/2015
With election season approaching, foundations are looking for ways to make sure their staff members understand the rules regarding election-related activity for 501(c)(3) organizations. Legal staff at three NCG member foundations teamed up to give...

Getting Into Equity: A Provocative Movie for Health Funders

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08/22/2016
The importance of investing in children is something that resounds deeply in each of us. Health funders are gathering this month for a special film that’s inviting people to think in new ways about health equity. California Newsreel’s film, ...

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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