NCG Members Respond: Federal Appeals Court Rules Prop. 8 Unconstitutional
Release Date:
02/08/2012
Yesterday the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8, a voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional.
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California Criminal Justice Funders Group Welcomes New Committee Members
Release Date:
08/09/2019
The California Criminal Justice Funders Group Steering Committee is comprised of powerful and dynamic representatives from various local and statewide foundations and philanthropic institutions. Join us in welcoming our newest members, Iris Garcia...
Member Spotlight: Cristina Huezo, Director, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Release Date:
08/15/2019
Cristina Huezo is a Director at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Cristina spoke to NCG's Communications Manager, Kayla Ballard about being a Bay Area Native, Run TMC, the CZI Community Fund, and why she...
Member Spotlight with Jackie Downing: On Launching the Bay Area Homelessness Funders Network
Release Date:
08/20/2020
We asked NCG's board, staff, and membership to weigh-in on how they're balancing this question. Jackie Downing of Crankstart joins us to share more about the launch of NCG's newest network, the Bay Area Homelessness Funders Network , and how she's...
Member Spotlight: Hannah Kahn, Director of Grants Management at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Release Date:
09/07/2017
Hannah Kahn is the Director of Grants Management at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Hannah told us what helps her recharge and what it's like to help build the grantmaking systems at...
Member Spotlight with Darnell Cadette: On Launching the Bay Area Homelessness Funders Network
Release Date:
09/03/2020
We asked NCG's board, staff, and membership to weigh-in on how they're balancing this question. Darnell Cadette, Director, Community at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joins us to share more about the launch of NCG's newest network, the Bay Area...
California Criminal Justice Funders Group Member Spotlight: The San Francisco Foundation
Release Date:
12/02/2019
The San Francisco Foundation (SFF) is committed to ensuring that all people in the Bay Area are economically secure, rooted in vibrant communities and civically engaged. We envision a Bay Area where everyone is able to make ends meet and plan for...
NCG Member Shelley Trott Selected as COF Scrivner Award Finalist
Release Date:
06/27/2014
NCG Member Shelley Trott, Director of Arts Strategy and Ventures at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, has been selected as a finalist for the Council on Foundations (COF) Scrivner Award.
NCG Member Dropping ‘Program Areas’ for a Well-Rounded Approach to Poverty
Release Date:
02/01/2016
The James Irvine Foundation is making adjustments to its grantmaking practice. In his January letter, President & CEO Don Howard says the new focus will continually change as it advances its new goals.
Member Spotlight: Jim Hickman, CEO of Better Health East Bay
Release Date:
03/07/2016
Jim Hickman's vision is to help patients who come most frequently to East Bay emergency rooms get access to a wider array of services and community-based providers. Jim shares his unlikely path from Rock The Vote to end-of-life questions and Better...
Member Spotlight: Rajni Dronamraju, Senior Manager, Charitable Giving at Genentech
Release Date:
12/14/2017
Rajni Dronamraju is the Senior Manager, Charitable Giving at Genentech. As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Rajni told us about her passion project, and why she's interested in learning from her funder peers in our community.
California Criminal Justice Funders Group Member Spotlight: Akonadi Foundation
Release Date:
08/10/2019
The California Criminal Justice Funders Group is proud to highlight the work of its members. Learn more about the founding of Akonadi and the work they are doing now!
NCG Members Fund Effort to Build Trust Between Law Enforcement and Communities of Color
Release Date:
09/15/2016
NCG members The California Endowment , The California Wellness Foundation , The James Irvine Foundation , Rosenberg Foundation , San Francisco Foundation , and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation are six of the seven California foundations...
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2017
GEO-Philanthropy CA Member Call: How Internal Culture Affects External Practice
Areas of Focus
September 27, 2017 -
1:00pm to 2:15pm
Call
Dig deep into how best to support your efforts to strengthen and sustain a productive culture in your organization, leading to greater philanthropic impact in the communities you serve.
NCG Members Make the List | AMERICA'S Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts
Release Date:
03/21/2016
Many NCG members were listed on the just-released list of the Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts. Join us in congratulating them!
NCG Board Member Sandra Nathan Appointed Executive Director of AIDS Emergency Fund
Release Date:
08/10/2015
The joint Boards of Directors of AIDS Emergency Fund (AEF) and Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) have announced the appointment of NCG Board Member Sandra Y. Nathan as Executive Director.
Member Spotlight: Nancy Wiltsek, Executive Director of van Löben Sels/RembeRock Foundation
Release Date:
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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Jan
2020
How Can Capacity Building Be Used to Respond to Challenges in Border Regions? Philanthropy California + GEO Member Call
Areas of Focus
January 13, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Webinar
The goal of this event is to inspire conversations around equitable grantmaking strategies for funding groups that support immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and their communities. Join your peers in an interactive discussion on strategies,...
NCG Members Fill the San Francisco Business Times Top 25 List of Corporate Philanthropists
Release Date:
08/02/2018
These members made a combined contribution of $1190.98 million in cash contributions specifically to the Bay Area in addition to in-kind gifts and volunteering. See the List >
Member Spotlight: Carolyn Wang Kong, Chief Program Director of the Blue Shield of California Foundation
Release Date:
04/04/2019
Carolyn Wang Kong is the Chief Program Director at the Blue Shield of California Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Carolyn spoke to us about where she is seeking collaboration, why time travel would be her ideal superpower, and...