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September 29, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

How many times do we hear “the youth are our future”? Our guess is that each of us hear it, or think it, a lot. The Youth Power Fund operates from the participatory stance that youth organizers see their future in front of them and know what they...

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Children & Youth

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Program Highlight: Creating Shared Value

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11/01/2012

Last month NCG corporate members had the opportunity to learn more about Shared Value from FSG Managing Director Lalitha Vaidyanathan.

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Resources from NCG's 2012 Annual Meeting

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03/2012

The 2012 NCG Annual Meeting brought lead scholars and philanthropic experts, Lucy Bernholz and Rob Reich, to share their thinking about the changing landscape, what it means to #ReCodeGood and what the possible effects are for the philanthropic field.

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Collaborative Philanthropy

16 Dec 2014

California Policy Forum Webinar: Local Control Funding Formula Implementation Updates and Opportunities

December 16, 2014 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Online Webinar

The LCFF is the most significant school reform California has seen in decades. In this webinar, we’ll hear updates on state-wide implementation and review the Student Need Index, used in districts across California to identify the students with the...

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The San Francisco Foundation Makes $34 Million Investment in Oakland

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07/16/2015

On July 14th, NCG member The San Francisco Foundation announced its $34 Million investment into the City of Oakland.

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It's a New World

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08/04/2015

David Greco, NCG member guest blogger is Managing Partner of Social Sector Partners and Program Director for the Real Cost Project. The Real Cost Project is a statewide initiative in partnership with Northern California Grantmakers, San Diego...

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O2 Initiatives Announces 2015 Sabbatical Award Recipients

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11/22/2015

In July, we told you about NCG member O2 Initiatives launching their annual O2 Sabbatical Awards. They have announced this year's winners!

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A New Generation of Girl Philanthropists Inspires

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03/14/2016

On Friday, Philanthropy News Digest published a piece by NCG Member Surina Khan. As the CEO of the Women's Foundation of California, Surina writes about one of the Foundation's giving circles, a group of high school girls in LA who are emblematic of...

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16 Sep 2016

The Raising of America, a BAHFG Program

September 16, 2016 -

12:30pm to 3:00pm

Metta Fund

The Raising of America is an ambitious documentary series and public engagement campaign that seeks to reframe the way we look at early child health and development.

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20 Sep 2016

California Policy Webinar | From Marijuana to the Death Penalty: What Nonprofits & Philanthropy Need to Know About California's Ballot Propositions

September 20, 2016 -

10:30am to 11:30am

Online Webinar

With 17 State propositions to vote on this November, the idea of studying them all is pretty daunting. So instead, you can listen to some of the smartest nonprofit policy folks in the state discuss the ones most relevant to nonprofits. If you’re...

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Economic & Community Development

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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:...

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SF Bay Area

Navigating the Political Landscape

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11/21/2016

California’s three regional philanthropy associations are deepening our partnership as a force for positive impact, and the timing couldn’t be better. We wanted to share this collection of resources to help you understand and navigate the post-...

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Philanthropy CA

A Statement on Family Separations As Philanthropy California, we join our partners in philanthropy, along with advocates and immigrant communities, in calling for an end to the practice of separating children from their parents as part of the...

06 Mar 2017

Addressing Poverty and Inequality in the Bay Area

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March 6, 2017 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

The Battery, San Francisco

As the cost of living rises in the Silicon Valley, "29.5 percent of local residents - roughly 800,000 people - rely on some form of public or private assistance in order to get by.” However, at a time when there is a growing need...

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2017 Annual Conference: Announcing Our Opening Plenary

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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...

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International Women's Day by Roger Doughty

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03/09/2017

International Women’s Day happens every March 8 and every year it’s important, focusing us on women’s innumerable contributions, as well as the progress and setbacks in ending discrimination and violence against women worldwide. Hundreds of...

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Populations & Communities: Women & Girls

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LGBTQ

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Populations/Communities: LGBTQA

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Public Policy & Social Justice

Time for Philanthropy to Take Bold Action: Invest in Policy Change

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03/16/2017

By Surina Khan | Over the past few weeks, we've witnessed a new administration work daily to roll back rights our communities have fought hard to win, putting in jeopardy everything from immigrants' rights and economic security to educational equity...

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Relationships as a Source of Strength in Societal Upheaval

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03/30/2017

In a time when so much that is dear to me feels besieged, I am working to find my footing, lead with my values and use my privilege wisely and with courage. In my conversations with NCG members, I know I am not alone.

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19 Jul 2017

2017 Corporate Philanthropy Awards and Summit

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July 19, 2017 -

7:00am to 11:45am

Hilton Union Square

It's that time of year again when the San Francisco Business Times honors the generosity of corporate philanthropists by hosting an awards presentation that unveils the ranks of companies who gave the most cash to Bay Area causes. NCG is proud to...

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Peer Network

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SF Bay Area

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