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25 May 2021

Why the Time is Right for a Guaranteed Income with an Equity Lens

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
May 25, 2021 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Nearly half of all American households have experienced serious financial trouble as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, nearly 40 percent of Americans did not have enough savings on hand to cover a $400 emergency. We also...
25 May 2016

The Power of Now | NCG's 2016 Annual Conference

May 25, 2016 (All day)
Microsoft Campus
This year's conference theme is The Power of Now. The quickening pace of change with respect to elections, social movements and the region’s rapid economic shifts demand our attention. Join us for a discussion of how to galvanize and make the most...

Grantees | Youth Power Fund

Youth Power Fund Group Photo.jpg The Youth Power Fund has completed the first grant cycle and is about to launch its second phase with an application process. In this second phase, we are prioritizing organizations that are led by (staff and...

Resources from Business as a Force for Good: A Conversation with B Lab

Publication date: 
10/2017
In this event on October 11, NCG welcomed B Lab co-founder Bart Houlahan and Chief B Keeper at B Lab Ben Anderson, as well as local leaders of the B Corp community, to have a conversation about the role business must play in addressing social and environmental issues and explore how companies can create an inclusive economy that provides a shared and durable prosperity for all.

Resources from Tax Laws of Private Foundations: What You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Publication date: 
02/2014
The field of philanthropy is now more complex and dynamic than ever. Philanthropy, and the profession that supports it, is evolving in sophisticated ways, requiring new resources to support the people and organizations charged with grantmaking more productive and effective. These increased demands on philanthropic organizations and their staffs have produced an unprecedented need for professional development throughout the field, specifically in the area of legal compliance. NCG is committed to serving this need through the continued development of its educational programs. Now more than ever...
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Presentation
Webinar Recording
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Executive Staff
Program Staff
Topic(s) 
Legal

Resources from Empathy to Action – Storytelling in Philanthropy

Publication date: 
08/2015
How many of us have been ignited, inspired and shaken out of our own complacency by powerful stories? Would you like to tell stories that make people smile, weep, deepen partnerships and influence key audiences? San Francisco Bay Area funders gathered for this highly interactive session, facilitated by experienced storyteller and writer Suzanne Skees of the Skees Family Foundation.
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Presentation
Audience 
Family Foundation
Topic(s) 
Communications
Storytelling

How Funders Can Engage in California’s Recall Elections

Publication date: 
08/2021
How Funders Can Engage in California’s Recall Elections by Rebecca M. Hamburg, Chief Network Officer, California Donor Table Fund ( rebecca@californiadonortablefund.org ) California is facing an unprecedented wave of recalls threatening our democracy. Disinformation and voter suppression could deeply impact these off-year special elections by encouraging low voter turnout. To fight off these threats, the grantees of the California Donor Table Fund and their partner organizations need sustained support from funders who share our belief that leadership by people and...
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Knowledge Centers
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Policy
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Public Policy
16 Jun 2020

Asset-Framing in a Time of Crisis

June 16, 2020 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Webinar
Learn about the power of narrative frames and how to use that power in this time of crisis. This workshop with Trabian Shorters offers an opportunity to explore a new ways to talk about constituents and community, encouraging us to think differently...
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Professional Development Webinar

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