Resources from Transparency 2.0: Foundations in the Age of Social Media
Publication date:
10/2013
The final webinar in the Glasspockets Webinar Series.
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Snapshots in Philanthropy: Rosenberg Foundation
Publication date:
05/2011
The Snapshots of Philanthopy are meant to offer a glimpse into the many ways organized philanthropy is making a difference in our community. This snapshot features NCG member the Rosenberg Foundation and its work addressing California's 70 percent recidivism rate.
Learn Foundation Law
Publication date:
06/2014
A free first-of-its-kind resource for private foundations (and others who are interested), to host e-trainings and tools related to the basic legal rules for private foundations.
The Foundations of Racial Equity
Release Date:
05/14/2021
As the movement moment that emerged in 2020 continues to expand in its breadth and importance, the entirety of the philanthropic sector wrestles with a fundamental question: what can we do that will make meaningful change in the conditions that have...
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Mar
2018
Foundations on the Hill 2018
Areas of Focus
March 12, 2018 - 9:00am to March 14, 2018 - 5:00pm
Washington, DC
Northern California Grantmakers and its members join other regional and national grantmaking associations across the country to ensure policymakers in Washington, DC understand the landscapes of the communities we serve.
16
Mar
2021
Foundations on the Hill 2021
March 16, 2021 (All day) to March 25, 2021 (All day)
We invite you to join us virtually for Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) on March 16-18 and March 23-25, 2021 along with more than 300 philanthropy representatives from around the country. We will meet with our elected officials about...
Foundation Maps | California
Publication date:
09/2015
Welcome to the Northern California Grantmakers Map This map is provided to you as part of the campaign to “Get on the Map” which is a national partnership between Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers, Candid and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Foundation Maps: California is an interactive map showing more than 80,000 grants by over a hundred California foundations, who electronically share their grantmaking data through Candid's Electronic Reporting program. The first of its kind, this map provides a...
Sobrato Family Foundation Supports Economic Mobility In an Increasingly Divided Silicon Valley
Release Date:
08/25/2014
NCG member Sobrato Family Foundation has announced that its board recently approved a second multi-million grant round this year, giving more than $3.8M to a range of organizations working toward the goal of economic mobility for all residents in an...
East Bay Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Officers
Release Date:
07/25/2017
The East Bay Community Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of two Officer positions; Byron Johnson as the Capacity Building Initiative Officer, and Christine Lim as the Senior Development Officer. Join us...
The James Irvine Foundation Appoints Don Howard as President and CEO
Release Date:
09/18/2014
NCG member organization The James Irvine Foundation announced today the appointment of Don Howard as its new President and CEO.
Clarifying Purpose: Zellerbach Family Foundation’s Shifts Toward a More Equitable Region
Release Date:
06/30/2022
We’ve learned at ZFF that legacy is not synonymous with complacency. Rather than working in conflict with our history, the changes we’ve made have clarified our purpose , offered opportunities to deepen our impact , and introduced new...
Tech Entrepreneur Commits $600 Million to Establish New San Francisco Foundation
Release Date:
06/24/2015
Napster co-founder and former Facebook President Sean Parker formally announces plans and strategies for his new $600 Million foundation, The Parker Foundation.
Crystal Hayling Named the New Executive Director of The Libra Foundation
Release Date:
09/07/2017
The Libra Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of Crystal Hayling as its new Executive Director. “At this pivotal time in our country’s history, we want to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in social change philanthropy,”...
03
Oct
2019
Foundation Endowments…Activate!: Aligning Investment Strategy with Social Justice Values
Areas of Focus
October 3, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
In-person attendance for this event is now at capacity. Please join us via webinar by registering on Zoom. Given the scale of social, economic and environmental crises our communities are facing, it is hopeful to see foundations...
Sobrato Family Foundation Invests $29 Million in Literacy Model
Release Date:
05/25/2017
Last week NCG member the Sobrato Family Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary by sharing the news of its $29 million investment in the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) educational model. With a ten-year commitment, the investment will...
Disaster Doesn’t Have to Be a Crisis—One Foundation’s Big Insight
Release Date:
05/14/2018
In the aftermath of the fires which devastated Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, NCG spoke with members about their disaster funding interests and strategies. One such conversation – with Claire Solot , Managing Director of the...
27
Feb
2019
Women's Foundation of California Philanthropy and Public Policy Institute 2019
Areas of Focus
February 27, 2019 (All day)
Sacramento, CA
Applications are due February 27th!
NCG Member Spotlight: A Conversation with Irvine Foundation’s Amy Saxton
Release Date:
08/09/2022
As a part of our Member Spotlight series, we spoke with Amy Saxton , Vice President of Program Development at The James Irvine Foundation. Amy shared how she is approaching her work, program strategy, and where others can jump in to collaborate.
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...
David Orr Named the David and Lucile Packard Foundation Board Chair
Release Date:
01/18/2018
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced David Orr as its new chair of the Board of Trustees. Congratulations David!