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Special Performance + Shift Happens: A Conversation with Taj James and Kat Taylor

This year brought about changes that before seemed unthinkable. And yet, in a matter of weeks, we shut everything down. And just a few months later, we took to the streets in the country’s largest uprising. In this historic moment, we know shift needs to happen. This is philanthropy’s moment to dream even bigger and move even more boldly. This is our moment to shake things up.

Date & Time: 
05/20/2021 -
9:30am to 11:00am

Forum of Regional Grantmakers and Foundation Center Form Strategic Alliance

Release Date: 
10/06/2014
Washington, DC-based Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and New York-based Foundation Center have announced a new partnership to improve the quality and effectiveness of grantmaking through the strategic collection and sharing of data on...

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.
11 Dec 2017

Building, Sharing and Wielding Power: How Foundations Can Assess and Grow their Impact

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
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 (...
28 Apr 2021

Future-proofing Your Portfolio: A Quick Guide To Scenario Planning For Foundations

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
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...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Philanthropy CA
Funding Area 
Populations & Communities
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

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...
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News type 
Member News
Audience 
Family Foundation
Topic(s) 
Income Inequality
Funding Area 
Economic & Community Development

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