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Where is the Arts Loan Fund Heading?

Release Date: 
05/31/2016
Have you and your grantees heard of the Arts Loan Fund (ALF)? It has been a key part of NCG's history for the past 29 years. Read the Q&A with our own Michelle Bermudez, Manager of Collaborative Philanthropy and the newest ALF leader, Allison...
22 Feb 2017

A Funder's Role in the Advocacy Arena | San Francisco Bay Area Local Engagement Group

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
February 22, 2017 -
9:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Advocacy is an essential tool in executing your philanthropic mission. Learn how to use it strategically and legally as a funder.
01 Mar 2017

A Case of Uncertainty: The 2017 California State Budget | A California Policy Forum Program

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
March 1, 2017 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
This year’s the Governor’s proposed budget strikes a significantly different tone than those of the last few years. It reflects lower revenues, a $1.6 billion projected shortfall, an expected economic downturn and deep uncertainty about what the...

When the Movement Calls, Will We Hear It?

Release Date: 
02/16/2017
I recently took the BART to San Francisco International Airport, but I wasn’t trying to catch a plane. I went to join the thousands of people who protested at airports around the country in response to the president’s executive action banning...
10 May 2017

Advancing Equity in Environmental Organizations

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
May 10, 2017 -
11:30am to 1:00pm
Nile Hall, Preservation Park
NCG is proud to sponsor an upcoming luncheon hosted by Youth Outside . Join us and 70 other guests from the philanthropic community, nonprofit and community leaders to hear new findings from Green 2.0's pioneering research on the lack of diversity...
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Event type 
Social
Funding Area 
Environment
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
09 Jun 2017

Brace for Impact: What Possible Federal Budget Cuts Mean for the Bay Area (SF)

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
June 9, 2017 -
9:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
The federal budget season kicked off in high gear with the release of presidential priorities in March. While the federal budget is far from being finalized, the anticipated impact may be widespread across housing, transportation, health, arts,...

Introducing NCG's Policy Goals and Committee

Release Date: 
08/10/2017
Today, NCG is once again bearing philanthropy’s voice in the region’s policy interests. NCG members are grappling with complex issues in a diverse and rapidly-changing region. We recognize that policy is a powerful tool to advance significant and...
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NCG Blog
Topic(s) 
Policy
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
12 Sep 2017

Partner Event | The “Real San Bernardino” Bus Tour: Reviving an All-American City

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 12, 2017 -
8:00am to 5:30pm
Los Angeles Union Station
Not long ago, San Bernardino was an All-American city with prosperous people and a robust civic infrastructure. Yet even before the Great Recession, San Bernardino was struggling with public safety issues and high unemployment. The Recession tipped...
12 Jul 2018

2020 Census California Complete Count Regional Convening | San Francisco

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 12, 2018 -
9:00am to 12:30pm
The Women's Building
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research California Complete Count team for Census 2020 invites you to the July 12th San Francisco regional convening to help build our community’s capacity to achieve a complete count during the 2020 Census.
08 Nov 2018

Arts Loan Fund Meeting 11/8/18

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
November 8, 2018 -
9:30am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
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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Event type 
Collaborative
Topic(s) 
Arts Loan Fund
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Resources for What’s Ahead for Racial Equity: Real Talk with Manuel Pastor and Lateefah Simon

“Advancing racial and economic equity is the defining challenge of our time. Rising inequality and persistent racial inequities threaten our social cohesion and economic potential. We must work to build a Bay Area that is inclusive and prosperous for all residents.” - Solving the Housing Crisis Is Key to Inclusive Prosperity in the Bay Area ; April 2018 What is the landscape of economic, racial, and social inequities in the Bay Area, and what can we do about it? NCG is excited to announce our new offering - the Racial Equity Action (REA) Institute - to bring together racial equity specialists...
16 Dec 2019

Navigating Change: The Journey of Seven CEOs

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
December 16, 2019 -
11:30am to 1:30pm
Skoll Foundation
We are once again seeing a wave of transitions among foundation CEOs in our region. These transitions have come about in a number of different ways. A significant number of CEOs retired from their positions. Others have come about due to the natural...
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Event type 
Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
On The Move
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Peninsula and South Bay
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
21 Sep 2020

Meeting the Movement: SCG's 2020 Virtual Conference

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 21, 2020 (All day) to September 24, 2020 (All day)
SCG_conference_webbanner_2.jpg To register for this event, NCG members can register at the member discount. Use the code: AC200NCG. SCG’s 2020 Annual Conference, Meeting the Movement, invites funders to embody adaptive and...

About | Public Policy

Northern California Grantmakers members are grappling with complex issues in a diverse and rapidly-changing region. We recognize that policy is a powerful tool to advance significant and sustained change and improve outcomes. We believe we have a...
14 Dec 2020

Inland California Economic Development

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
December 14, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Zoom Webinar
Since elected, Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have been committed to driving inclusive, equitable investment throughout California, with a particular focus on the underinvested regions of inland California, from the San Joaquin Valley...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Philanthropy CA
Funding Area 
Populations & Communities
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community

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