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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...

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Bay Area Health Funders Group

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Health

Public Policy/Social Justice: Advocacy

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SF Bay Area

Areas of Focus

Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

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...

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From the Field

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...

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Briefing Webinar

Horizons Foundation Appoints John Marvuglio as Chief Financial Officer

Release Date:

11/16/2017

NCG member the Horizons Foundation has appointed John Marvuglio as its new Chief Financial Officer. Join us in welcoming him to the NCG community!

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Member News

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On The Move

Press Release

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Populations/Communities: LGBTQA

Areas of Focus

Leadership, Culture and Community

The James Irvine Foundation Announces Tim Recker as New Chief Investment Officer

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10/13/2016

Tim Recker was named The James Irvine Foundation's Chief Investment Officer. Learn more about his new role and join us in welcoming him to the NCG community!

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Member News

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Family Foundation

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Press Release

The East Bay Community Foundation Announces New VP of Community Investments and Partnerships

Release Date:

10/11/2018

New Hire Joins at Pivotal Time as Foundation Pursues a Social Justice Vision for East Bay Region

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Member News

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Leadership, Culture and Community

The San Francisco Foundation Makes $34 Million Investment in Oakland

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07/16/2015

On July 14th, NCG member The San Francisco Foundation announced its $34 Million investment into the City of Oakland.

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09 Jul 2015

Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy & Building Future Community Leaders | NCFP Webinar

July 9, 2015 -

9:00am to 10:30am

Online Webinar

Are you interested in finding a new way to honor the legacy of a loved one? Would you like to further collaboration efforts with community leaders beyond your family’s grantmaking? Join us for an in-depth look into fellowship programs, an emerging...

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Briefing Webinar

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Family Foundation

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Leadership Development

Next Gen

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!

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Member News

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Family Foundation

Topic(s)

On The Move

Areas of Focus

Leadership, Culture and Community

Member Spotlight: Linda Moll, Business and Grants Manager at the Rosenberg Foundation

Release Date:

09/12/2016

Linda Moll is the Business and Grants Manager at the Rosenberg Foundation and a member of the Mad Hatter's Network. Linda told us a little about herself and asks you to join her our upcoming Mad Hatter's Network program.

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California Criminal Justice Funders Group Member Spotlight: Akonadi Foundation

Release Date:

08/10/2019

The California Criminal Justice Funders Group is proud to highlight the work of its members. Learn more about the founding of Akonadi and the work they are doing now!

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Member News

Walter & Elise Haas Fund Welcomes Padmini Parthasarathy as its New Senior Program Officer

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12/05/2018

Padmini Parthasarathy has joined the team at the Walter & Elise Haas Fund as its new Senior Program Officer for the Fund's Economic Security program. Congratulations Padmini!

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Member News

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Leadership, Culture and Community

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SF Bay Area

Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Announces New Program Directors for Immigrant Rights, Education Equity

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07/28/2017

NCG member The Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund has announced the hiring of two new team members to help lead its efforts to advance right and create opportunities for all people. Welcome to the NCG community!

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Member News

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On The Move

Areas of Focus

Leadership, Culture and Community

NCG Interviews Nayantara Mehta About Upcoming Program on Funding Progressive Groups: Managing the Risk

Release Date:

11/29/2011

NCG interviews Alliance for Justice Senior Counsel Nayantara Mehta on a program designed to help funders and social justice organizations manage "sting" operations, attacks on their organization, and the potential media firestorms that follow.

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Public Policy & Social Justice

Public Policy/Social Justice: Advocacy

PubPolicy/Social Justice:CivicEngagement

Funders Who Care About San Francisco Communities Should Care About This Program

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09/22/2014

NCG member guest blogger and Vice President of Programs at The California Wellness Foundation Fatima Angeles urges funders who care about San Francisco communities to attend the October 2nd NCG program A San Francisco Neighborhood Analysis.

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NCG Blog

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Program Staff

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Income Inequality

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Economic & Community Development

Economic/Community Development:Housing

Education

Health

Populations & Communities

Populations/Communities:People of Color

NCG Program Summary: Robert B. Reich and Jake Kornbluth’s Economic Inequality Media Project

Release Date:

07/07/2014

NCG's 2014 keynote speaker Robert B. Reich returned with filmmaker Jake Kornbluth to discuss their current work--the Economic Inequality Media Project--with NCG members.

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NCG Blog

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Income Inequality

Technology/Social Media

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Economic & Community Development

Public Policy & Social Justice

NCG Program Materials

Joint Statement of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices

NCG along with six other philanthropy serving associations, collectively the Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices (AAEEP), issued the statement below to announce our commitment to advance the learning and practice of equitable...

Announcing Semiyah Constantino as Digital Engagement Associate

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01/20/2022

NCG is pleased to welcome a new member to its growing team! Semiyah Constantino (she/her) joins as the new Digital Engagement Associate to help with all aspects of communications. Interested in getting to know Semiyah or have questions about...

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18 Jun 2015

ALF Steering Committee Meeting and Program

June 18, 2015 -

9:30am to 11:30am

Northern California Grantmakers

NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) committee is made up of Bay Area funders that are committed to the Arts. The ALF meets several times a year to review loan applications and determine awards to artists and nonprofits that support the Arts in the Bay Area.