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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Appoints Harvey V. Fineberg as President
Release Date:
10/31/2014
NCG member organization the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation recently announced the appointment of Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., as its new President.
A Cultural Reckoning: The Moore Foundation’s Sasha Abrams on #MeToo
Release Date:
08/02/2018
“…as the tsunami of stories emerge about harassment… I am struck by my own inability to answer with complete confidence that I would have done something different.” The Moore Foundation’s General Counsel, Sasha Abrams, gives her...
Moore's Law: The Story of "Silicon Valley's Quiet Revolutionary"
Release Date:
08/05/2016
Join us in honoring Gordon Moore, Co-Founder of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. A new book about Gordon's life, impact and accomplishments of the conservative radical behind Moore's Law .
Kicking Off Our Search for a New President and CEO
Release Date:
04/09/2020
At the end of last year, we announced the departure of Ellen LaPointe as president and CEO of Northern California Grantmakers. When she left the organization on February 28, little did we know how much would change for our organization, our region...
Stuart Foundation Names New President
Release Date:
05/02/2019
NCG member the Stuart Foundation has named its new President. Congratulations to Sophie Fanelli !
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.
Stuart Foundation Announces Retirement of President Christy Pichel
Release Date:
01/31/2014
Last week NCG member the Stuart Foundation announced the retirement of its long-serving President, Christy Pichel . "Over the years as President, Christy has represented the Foundation through her service to several philanthropic...
HistPhil's Q&A with Hewlett Foundation President Larry Kramer
Release Date:
07/06/2015
NCG member The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation President Larry Kramer answers HistPhil’s questions about the role of philanthropy in democracy.
Wellness Foundation Announces New CEO and President
Release Date:
02/26/2014
Yesterday NCG member The California Wellness Foundation announced the appointment of Judy Belk as its new CEO and President.
Member Spotlight: Lateefah Simon, President of the Akonadi Foundation
Release Date:
11/07/2016
Lateefah Simon is President of the Akonadi Foundation in Oakland. As a part of our member Spotlight series, Lateefah shared her guilty pleasure and her plans to get her groove on at the Bay Area Philanthropy Holiday Party ...
Embracing Diversity: Foundation Giving to California’s Communities of Color
Publication date:
06/2008
In August 2007, Northern California Grantmakers (in partnership with Southern California Grantmakers and San Diego Grantmakers) commissioned the Foundation Center to conduct a series of studies on diversity in philanthropy in California. These studies included: 1) an analysis of the extent to which grantmaking by large California foundations serves populations of color; and 2) a survey of California foundations to collect baseline data on the demographic composition of their boards and staffs and on the types of diversity-related data collection and grantmaking they are involved in. A...
How Far Have We Come? Foundation CEOs on Progress and Impact
Publication date:
12/2013
The Center for Effective Philanthropy's How Far Have We Come? Foundation CEOs on Progress and Impact report reveals that foundation CEOs have a sober take on overall progress toward key goals, but a more positive view of their own foundations' contributions.
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.
East Bay Community Foundation Appoints James Head as President & CEO
Release Date:
10/30/2014
Earlier this month NCG member organization the East Bay Community Foundation announced the appointment of long-time NCG member James Head as its new President and CEO.
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Position:
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
THE OPPORTUNITY
The California Wellness Foundation is seeking a talented executive assistant to support its President and CEO, Judy Belk, as she enters her eighth year leading the foundation, one of the state’s largest philanthropic institutions focused on health, wellness...
Vice President of Finance and Operations
Position:
Vice President of Finance and Operations
About the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund works to advance equality and justice so every person can thrive and live life with dignity and hope. Rooted in the Bay Area, the Haas, Jr. Fund is guided by an enduring set of core values....
Four Foundations Launch New Course for Grantees on Understanding Advocacy and Lobbying Laws
Release Date:
05/23/2018
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation have announced the launch of a new online course to help grantees...
New Learn Foundation Law Course | Working with Government Officials
Release Date:
01/25/2016
Three NCG members have launched their newest Learn Foundation Law course. The free online training on working with government officials guides private foundation staff to stay in compliance with the law.
Lessons in Funder Collaboration: What the Packard Foundation Has Learned about Working with Other Funders
Publication date:
07/2014
The Packard Foundation commissioned The Bridgespan Group to study Packard’s recent engagements in collaborations. This report captures the themes, insights, and recommendations that emerged from Bridgespan’s research.