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LGBTQ Funders Put NCG Members on Their Honor Roll

Release Date: 
01/15/2015
The California Endowment, the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz, the Ford Foundation, the Rosenberg Foundation, the San Francisco Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Women's Foundation...

Ban the Box

Release Date: 
08/25/2015
If you live in California, chances are you have heard of Ban the Box legislation. Following the momentum the campaign has received all across the country, many foundations and philanthropic organizations are urging this movement to come to fruition...
16 Sep 2016

SOLD OUT | Stronger California: Securing Economic Opportunities for All Women

September 16, 2016 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The San Francisco Foundation
Several years ago, Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) convened the state’s most effective advocates and progressive political leaders to think big for women and families. We joined together for the very first time across different...

Reflecting on Charlottesville: A Statement from Philanthropy California

Release Date: 
08/14/2017
Like all of you, we are appalled by the displays of racism-fueled violence perpetuated by the KKK, Neo-Nazis, and similar groups that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend. We want to reiterate to our members across California that in...

Breakout Session | Pushing the Envelope for a Better California

Communities of color were disproportionately impacted by the unprecedented events of 2020. They experienced greater chances of contracting and dying of covid-19, becoming unemployed, and were more likely to be physically and/or emotionally impacted by racist actions and systems. This called for unprecedented actions from philanthropy, and many rose to the call – disrupting business as usual and finding new ways to advance racial equity and social justice. 

Date & Time: 
05/19/2021 -
10:30am to 11:45am
01 Jun 2018

Why Is Everyone Talking about Stockton? A Reinvention Tour with Mayor Michael Tubbs

June 1, 2018 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
University Waterfront Hotel
The City of Stockton, California, has experienced a sea change around the new confluence of community leadership, innovation, and political will to address what many thought were intractable issues. Please join us for a full-day funders convening...

2017 Annual Conference: Announcing Our Opening Plenary

Release Date: 
02/28/2017
Our 2017 Annual Conference on Monday, April 17th , will begin with Dr. Robert K. Ross , President and CEO of The California Endowment . Along with a stellar panel, our opening plenary will discuss the power of...

NCG Members Join Forces to Aid Immigrant Children

Release Date: 
08/13/2014
NCG members The California Endowment, The James Irvine Foundation and The Marguerite Casey Foundation are partnering to help provide humanitarian relief to immigrant children at the border fleeing extreme hardship and life-threatening violence in...

Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys

Publication date: 
04/2015
This report analyzes U.S. funding trends for Black men and boys and describes recent initiatives in the field of Black male achievement. The brief shows a distinct trend toward increased U.S. foundation funding for organizations and programs that are working to improve the life outcomes of Black males.
13 Dec 2016

2016 Bay Area Philanthropy Holiday Party

December 13, 2016 -
5:00pm to 7:30pm
111 Minna Gallery
Join your philanthropy crew at the 111 Minna Gallery for the most fun to be had this side of Mardi Gras at our annual holiday party. Get down and celebrate the year's accomplishments with art, music, a photo booth, hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

Foundation Diversity Policies and Practices Toolkit

Publication date: 
05/2009
In 2008, in its quest to improve the effectiveness of its grants portfolio and institutional operations, The California Endowment contracted with Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) to complete an internal assessment of its diversity policies and practices.

Addressing the Social Determinants of LGBT Health Disparities

Publication date: 
02/2016
As a follow-up to the California LGBT Health Funding Summit last November, this summary captures the discussions and set forth recommendations for funders seeking to address social determinants of health disparities for LGBTQ people.

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