East Bay Community Foundation Welcomes Senior Communications Officer
Release Date:
08/16/2017
Krista Washington recently joined the East Bay Community Foundation as Senior Communications Officer. Join us in welcoming Krista to the NCG community!
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12
Nov
2018
Advancing Advocacy: Community Foundation & Health Funder Strategy Session
Areas of Focus
November 12, 2018 -
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Policy changes, or even the rumor of them, can happen quickly causing many in our communities to dramatically alter their behavior in ways that negatively impact their health and wellness. Health funders are increasingly interested in supporting...
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!
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...
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County To Receive Its Largest Bequest Ever
Release Date:
09/26/2014
Just under $30 million has already come in from the estate of June Borina Schnacke, made at the discretion of the directors of the Borina Foundation, with a residual amount expected at some later date.
15
Jul
2021
Racism and the Economy: Understanding Racial Capitalism | 2021 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 2
July 15, 2021 - 9:30am to July 22, 2021 - 12:00pm
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we...
Know a Great Leader? Nominations for The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
Release Date:
03/28/2016
Each year, The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards recognize and support individuals who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issues. Know a great California leader? Nominate them now!
Convening of Stone Foundation’s Education Grantees: Newly Published Report
Release Date:
02/15/2012
The W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation hosted its fourth annual convening of education grantees in the fall of 2011 and have recently published a report that synthesizes key themes and ideas of education leaders from across the country.
02
Aug
2022
Racism and the Economy: Understanding Racial Capitalism | 2022 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 2
August 2, 2022 - 10:00am to August 16, 2022 - 12:00pm
Virtual Series
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we...
21
Oct
2021
Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens | 2021 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 5
October 21, 2021 - 9:30am to October 26, 2021 - 12:30pm
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we...
Member Spotlight: Tiffany Johnson, Program Officer, Ken Birdwell Foundation
Release Date:
06/13/2019
Tiffany Johnson is the Program Officer at the Ken Birdwell Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Tiffany spoke to us about where she is inviting collaboration from NCG membership and why she's in no rush to pick what she wants to be...
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...
24
Jan
2023
Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens | 2022 Foundations of Racial Equity Session 5
Areas of Focus
January 24, 2023 - 9:30am to February 2, 2023 - 12:00pm
About the Series Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded in philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we...
Staff and Trustee Conversation on Conscious Whiteness & Racial Equity with The CARESTAR Foundation
Release Date:
04/28/2021
I connected with Tanir Ami, CEO of the CARESTAR Foundation , and Michael Heil, Board Chair, during the final week of NCG’s learning series Unconscious Whiteness for Board Members & Trustees , where a cohort of 15 white-identifying board members...
Member Spotlight: Joycelyn Macbeth, Program Associate at Blue Shield of California Foundation
Release Date:
07/18/2016
Joycelyn Macbeth is the Program Associate at the Blue Shield of California Foundation. As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Joycelyn told us a little about herself, why her ideal superpower is important and how to reach her for collaboration...
Rainin Foundation Selects Winner of its Imagining Central Market Initiative
Release Date:
08/18/2014
NCG member the Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced today that the Luggage Store Gallery was selected as the winner of its Imagining Central Market Initiative, a $100,000 grant for a series of site-specific art installations that promote San...
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Appoints Program Officer for Grants Programs
Release Date:
05/04/2015
NCG member Community Foundation Santa Cruz County announced last month the appointment of Jim Brown as a program officer/grants manager.
Sonia Gonzales, California Bar Foundation's Executive Director Steps Down
Release Date:
03/29/2018
NCG member Sonia Gonzales recently announced her departure from the California Bar Foundation. Thank you for your dedicated work, Sonia! The NCG community wishes you all the best. Take a look at her community letter discussing her departure.
Member Spotlight: Jeff Tiell, Program Officer of the Jim Joseph Foundation
Release Date:
01/18/2018
Jeff Tiell is a Program Officer at the Jim Joseph Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Jeff told us about his superpower that helps with Bay Area traffic and what's exciting him about the future of Jewish...
The San Francisco Foundation Makes $34 Million Investment in Oakland
Release Date:
07/16/2015
On July 14th, NCG member The San Francisco Foundation announced its $34 Million investment into the City of Oakland.