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Resources from Innovations in Nonprofit Capacity Building with a Regional Approach

Publication date: 
06/2018
How can foundations address the targeted capacity building needs of nonprofits, at scale, throughout a region? The San Francisco Foundation and The East Bay Community Foundation are mobilizing resources and acting as catalysts for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy. As a part of this work, they are building regional collaboratives that focus on nonprofit sustainability in innovative new ways. in a June 26 program, they shared their vision to think innovatively and in partnership with other foundations to achieve their goal of greater racial...
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Presentation
Funding Area 
Infrastructure: Capacity Building
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Resources from Social Justice in Disaster: Neighborhoods and Nonprofits Point the Way

Publication date: 
04/2018
In an April 10th program, we heard from local leaders and nonprofits from the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, Napa, and Sonoma as they discussed how they are helping their communities, and what they need to be effective in disaster. Two Bay Area funders will discussed their disaster support and how it fits into their missions and broader programmatic work as well as ways that funders can support grantees and local leaders.
21 Jun 2018

Get a Beer and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD)

June 21, 2018 -
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Natoma Cabana
Please join EPIP, the Foundation Center, Northern California Grantmakers, the Whitman Institute, and YCore for a happy hour to celebrate Get a BEER* and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD). This new national holiday is the brainchild of Vu Le...
18 Sep 2019

The New Nonprofit Workspace: Multi-Tenant Centers and Shared Space (Silicon Valley)

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 18, 2019 -
10:00am to 3:00pm
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
Join us to explore what it means to be a part of a vibrant sharing community. Our two-part event will explore long-term solutions for organizations' need for stable and affordable space with a free workshop and panel conversation. You have options...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Nonprofit Displacement Project
Funding Area 
Nonprofit Displacement
Geographic Location 
Peninsula and South Bay
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
02 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Funder Response: State & National Relief Funding for Nonprofits

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 2, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Webinar
Join philanthropic funders for an in-depth look at how the state and federal resources can be accessed to support nonprofits. This call will host a panel of experts discussing funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Disaster Preparedness
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
04 Feb 2016

SOLD OUT | Financial Analysis: Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health (2016)

February 4, 2016 -
9:00am to 12:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Come learn how to evaluate your grantee's current financial health. This training will help you to develop a comprehensive picture of your grantee's financial performance to better assist in times of a grantee's growth or crisis phase. This training...

Sobrato Family Foundation Awards $4.45 Million to Silicon Valley Nonprofits

Release Date: 
01/09/2015
NCG member the Sobrato Family Foundation announced this week it will give $2.75 million to support 21st century education and pathways to careers, as well as more than $1.7 million in general operating support for health and legal services.
29 Jul 2021

Accounting For The Non-Accountant: Growing Your Nonprofit Financial Literacy

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 29, 2021 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Do you understand how to interpret the information in a nonprofit's financial statements, and do you know enough to spot a red flag or ask questions? For board members, executives, and management, having a good understanding of an organization’s...
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Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Finance
Funding Area 
Economic & Community Development
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Announcing the Real Cost Project: A Statewide Collaboration to Support Nonprofit Outcomes

Release Date: 
04/22/2015
Northern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers and Southern California Grantmakers are pleased to announce the launch of our new joint initiative—the Real Cost Project—to increase the impact of philanthropy across California.
29 Oct 2019

California Policy Forum: What is Redistricting and Why Should the Nonprofit Community Care?

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
October 29, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Webinar
The anticipation of 2020 continues to grow, particularly as California prepares for the census, redistricting, and elections. Organizations and communities continue to work tirelessly to coordinate and align their efforts to ensure that each person...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Philanthropy CA
Policy
Funding Area 
Public Policy & Social Justice
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
21 Jun 2019

EPIP Bay Area | Get a Beer and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD)

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
June 21, 2019 -
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Oeste Bar & Cafe
Please join EPIP, Northern California Grantmakers, and the Whitman Institute, for our 2 nd annual happy hour to celebrate Get a BEER* and Undo Nonprofit Power Dynamics Day (GBUNPD). Founded by Nonprofit AF’s Vu Le, this is a day “for nonprofit...
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Event type 
Social
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
23 Sep 2015

California Policy Forum Webinar : Are Nonprofits and Philanthropy Ready to Pay $10 an Hour on January 1?

September 23, 2015 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
Webinar
Explore with philanthropic and nonprofit leaders the impact, policy, politics and reality of the upcoming increase in the state’s minimum wage. Hear current thinking about how nonprofits and philanthropy engaged in local efforts to raise the minimum...
15 May 2018

Demystifying Nonprofit Capacity Builders: Knowing When and How to Partner with Capacity Building Organizations

May 15, 2018 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Conference Call
In the nonprofit sector, capacity building support can help nonprofits build and strengthen their long-term sustainability and effectiveness. By better understanding the needs of their grantees and the landscape of capacity building resources,...
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...

To Ensure Accurate Local Census Count, $1 Million In Grant Funding Available To Nonprofits

Release Date: 
04/18/2019
The Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative – a partnership of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the East Bay Community Foundation, Northern California Grantmakers, and numerous other funders – has been created to help ensure a fair and complete...

Everyone counts: Grants totaling $3.3M go to Bay Area nonprofits for Census 2020 outreach

Logo representing the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative
Release Date: 
09/19/2019
“This collaboration enables us to provide Bay Area nonprofits with resources needed to ensure the people in our region are counted accurately,” said Ellen LaPointe, president and CEO of Northern California Grantmakers. “We are proud to be working...
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News type 
NCG Blog
Topic(s) 
2020 Census
Funding Area 
PubPolicy/Social Justice:CivicEngagement
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
Geography 
SF Bay Area
23 Mar 2020

Operationalizing Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Stories and Lessons From Business, Government, Nonprofit, and Philanthropy

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
March 23, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Webinar
Racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) are increasingly important topics of discussion in institutions but where to begin and how to start operationalizing REDI can be overwhelming. This program is for you if you are curious about how to...
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Event type 
Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community

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