Kenneth Rainin Foundation Seeks Applicants for 2014 Innovator Awards in Health
Release Date:
01/15/2014
NCG member the Kenneth Rainin Foundation has announced that it is seeking applicants for their 2014 Innovator Awards in Health.
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Carla Bryant Appointed Director of Education Strategy & Ventures at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Release Date:
09/20/2017
NCG member the Kenneth Rainin Foundation has appointed Carla Bryant as its new Director, Education Strategy & Ventures. Congrats and welcome to the NCG community, Carla!
Margoes Foundation Announces 2nd Venture Philanthropy Competition
Release Date:
01/07/2015
The Margoes Foundation is looking for new and innovative college access and success programs that prepare low-income and under-represented students to qualify for and succeed at four year universities.
Resources from Being the Change: Foundations Transforming for Greater Impact
Publication date:
06/2018
In a June 26 session we shared examples of new approaches some foundations are using across four areas of practice - staffing philosophy, structure and design, skill development, and supportive culture - to foster greater connectivity, vibrancy, and engagement both internally and externally, ultimately opening up new avenues for impact, built on research conducted by FSG with the support of six funders.
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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...
11
Dec
2017
Building, Sharing and Wielding Power: How Foundations Can Assess and Grow their Impact
Areas of Focus
December 11, 2017 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
The San Francisco Foundation
How can your foundation engage in effective feedback and reflection processes to improve impact? In this intimate roundtable discussion, co-hosted by Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) and the Bay Area Justice Funders Network (...
Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Announces New Program Directors for Immigrant Rights, Education Equity
Release Date:
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!
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Announces New Chief Donor Experience Officer
Release Date:
08/03/2015
On July 29, 2015 NCG Member Silicon Valley Community Foundation announces the appointment of Jill Rademacher as its Chief Donor Experience and Engagement Officer.
Watch 2015 Turning Points | The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Proudest Moments
Release Date:
04/04/2016
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation released, 2015 Turning Points: Reflections of the Year, celebrating the proudest moments last year! Hear from the Foundation's CEO, Jennifer Rainin, and watch the year's program accomplishments.
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!
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Apr
2021
Future-proofing Your Portfolio: A Quick Guide To Scenario Planning For Foundations
Areas of Focus
April 28, 2021 -
10:00am to 11:00am
As our world becomes more uncertain, planning for the future becomes more important, but also more difficult. This interactive workshop will introduce fundamental tools used in scenario analysis and risk management and show how foundations can apply...
Marguerite Casey Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
Release Date:
09/28/2015
The Marguerite Casey Foundation has welcomed two new members to their board. Help us welcome them to the NCG 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.
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...
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,”...
The San Francisco Foundation Announces New VP of Marketing & Strategic Communications
Release Date:
08/30/2016
NCG member The San Francisco Foundation welcomes Gail Fuller as its new Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Communications. Join us in welcoming her to the NCG community!
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.
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...
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...