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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:...
19 Dec 2016

California Policy Webinar | Looking at 2017: Implications for California

December 19, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Online Webinar
With the results of the Presidential election comes potential changes in California’s Congressional delegation and multiple state measures. This will alter the impact—for better or worse—of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Join a conversation...

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

Release Date: 
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...

Relationships as a Source of Strength in Societal Upheaval

Release Date: 
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.
19 Jul 2017

2017 Corporate Philanthropy Awards and Summit

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
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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Corporate Giving
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

NCG Board Chair on Our Curious City

Release Date: 
07/28/2017
Last week, NCG hosted United Philanthropy Forum’s annual conference in San Francisco. Having peers in town gave us a chance to showcase lots of talent from the region (including Dr. Bob Ross, Lateefah Simon, Judy Belk, Daniel Lee and Fred Blackwell...
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NCG Blog
18 Oct 2017

Census 2020: Uniting for a Common Cause

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 18, 2017 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
The Census happens just once every 10 years but its outcomes have serious ramifications: Will California lose a congressional seat? Will billions of dollars in Medicaid, SNAP, and Medicare resources be left on the table? A fair and accurate Census...
16 Mar 2018

Bay Area Census Meeting

March 16, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Please join NCG for our first regional working group meeting related to the 2020 Census. Many sectors from philanthropy to government are mobilizing to ensure a fair and accurate Census count. For our first meeting, we will get updates on Census...
17 Apr 2018

Reaching Across Traditions: Spirituality and Medicine at End of Life

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 17, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Oakland Museum of California
Finding Humanity at End of Life: Two Provocative Evenings with Pastor Corey Kennard and Dr. Jessica Zitter This two-part mini series explores faith and inequity among the seriously ill and dying in our healthcare system. What role...
23 May 2018

Advancing Economic Opportunity for Immigrants & Refugees

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
May 23, 2018 -
11:00am to 1:30pm
Silicon Valley Community Foundation San Mateo Conference C
Across the country, immigrants and refugees serve as a catalyst for community revitalization and an engine of economic growth. While newcomers possess an entrepreneurial spirit, they often have limited access to asset building products and services...
25 Sep 2018

Measuring Success in Addressing Childhood Adversity | Funder Network on Trauma & Resilience

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 25, 2018 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
At our next Funder Network on Trauma & Resilience meeting, we will discuss different approaches to defining and measuring success in the field of childhood adversity. Funders and non-profits will share successes and challenges related to...
31 Jul 2018

California Policy Forum | We All Count: Tackling the 2020 Census Together

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 31, 2018 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
The 2020 Census will likely be the most difficult census in recent history, and there could not be more at stake. With the 2020 Census less than two years away, California is at serious risk of an undercount and losing billions of dollars in...
13 Nov 2018

California Policy Forum: Advancing Equity: Saying NO to the Status Quo

November 13, 2018 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
A new generation of California leaders is doing things their way — and, let’s say, they’re not afraid to make waves. Stockton, once the poster child for so much that was wrong in American life, is becoming the first city in America to test a...
13 Feb 2019

Making it Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
February 13, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Webinar
It has been a long road as California prepares for the 2020 Census—from budget delays at the federal level and persistent advocacy for adequate state funding, to the pending inclusion of an untested citizenship question. The state has allocated an...
28 Feb 2019

New Strategies for Civic Engagement in the Central Valley

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
February 28, 2019 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Webinar
The changing demographics and political attitudes of the Central Valley - a traditionally conservative region of California - demand new strategies for community and civic engagement. To understand the shift in the region and how it is becoming more...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
2020 Census
Funding Area 
PubPolicy/Social Justice:CivicEngagement
Geographic Location 
Greater Northern California
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
04 Jun 2019

2019 San Diego Grantmakers Annual Conference

June 4, 2019 -
8:00am to 5:00pm
University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Join San Diego Grantmakers on a day-long journey to examine and re-envision the Power IN Philanthropy. Learn about the evolving nature of power, the sources of your individual power, and ultimately how our organizations and sector can, grow it,...
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Conference
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Statewide

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...
21 Aug 2019

More Than Just Disasters: How Natural Hazards Exacerbate Racial, Gender, and Wealth Inequalities

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
August 21, 2019 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
Why We’ve Stopped Saying ‘Natural Disaster’ and You Should Too by Alan Kwok, Disaster Resilience Director, Northern California Grantmakers Read More Philanthropy has responded to a range of extreme natural events over the past few...
24 Oct 2019

Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care: Insights from the Field

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 24, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Addressing trauma is an important goal of pediatric primary care. Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is often considered a critical component of this goal and momentum around universal screening is growing. Within California, several...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Trauma & Resilience
Funding Area 
Children & Youth
Health
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

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