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13 Apr 2021

The Future of California: People, Place, and Power

April 13, 2021 -

5:30pm to 6:30pm

As California and the world are changing, this symposium brings together California state legislators to share their visions of the future of California and the policies to achieve that future. California's large and diverse population needs...

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What We're Reading: Climate Justice Edition

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03/04/2021

We're sharing climate justice issues, ranging from climate feminism to health impacts of climate change to accountability of philanthropy to BIPOC climate justice innovators. We hope these articles inspire you to delve in deeply about how you can...

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04 May 2021

Belly of the Beast Film Screening and Discussion about Forced Sterilizations in California’s Women’s Prisons

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Communities: Marginalized Genders

May 4, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Between 2006-2010, 144 people were sterilized without consent in California’s women’s prisons. This atrocious human rights abuse was kept secret from the survivors and the public. Forced sterilizations are part of the long legacy of eugenics,...

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(Un)Common Passion

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04/06/2017

This past week, the award-winning hip hop artist and actor Common went behind the scenes in Southern California to better understand our nation’s prison pipeline, and learn from people whose lives are profoundly affected by it both on the inside and...

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To maximize the collective power of our community for greatest effect, NCG is pleased to announce that we will be partnering more deeply with our members in three areas moving forward.

22 Sep 2020

Feeling the Impact: Personal & Organizational Integration of Crises Part 2

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September 22, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Zoom Meeting

About the Series: In this Feeling the Impact Series , we will explore how our need for safety, dignity, and the right relationship deeply influence how we navigate crises. The past six months have brought unparalleled disruption and loss that has...

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SF Bay Area

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The Road to Recovery: A Framework for Philanthropy

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08/04/2021

Over the last year, our work supporting COVID-19 recovery has been guided by an evolving set of principles. We've refined and captured those into seven key principles for philanthropy's support of a recovery that centers racial equity. NCG's...

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Curriculum | Racial Equity Action Institute

View the curriculum for the Racial Equity Action Institute here.

Amplifying Tribal-led Policy Solutions

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12/01/2022

I’ve been reflecting on an experience I had last month. I was honored to attend the first Annual Northern California Tribal Policy Summit held in Arcata, California. Hundreds of leaders, survivors, legislators, and funders gathered to address the...

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Just for Fun: Q&A with Grantmaker Fashionistas

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05/02/2014

Just for Fun is a new NCG blog feature dreamed up by Director of Member Engagement Phuong Quach. In this edition Phuong interviews NCG Board members Fatima Angeles and Jeff Malloy–two NCG members with impeccable fashion sense.

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Marching to the Beat of Their Own Drums—Two Fashionistas in Philanthropy

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06/09/2015

NCG's Director of Member Engagement Phuong Quach once again interviews two NCG members who are each putting their best fashion foot forward. Learn what Gwyneth Tripp and Cedric Brown have to say about their personal approaches to fashion.

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NCG Board Chair on Our Curious City

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07/28/2017

Last week, NCG hosted United Philanthropy Forum’s annual conference in San Francisco. Having peers in town gave us a chance to showcase lots of talent from the region (including Dr. Bob Ross, Lateefah Simon, Judy Belk, Daniel Lee and Fred Blackwell...

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NCG Members Fill the San Francisco Business Times Top 25 List of Corporate Philanthropists

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08/02/2018

These members made a combined contribution of $1190.98 million in cash contributions specifically to the Bay Area in addition to in-kind gifts and volunteering. See the List >

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One Year Later: Effects of 2017 North Bay Fires on the Region’s Arts Community

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09/18/2018

Study by Northern California Grantmakers examines how the fires affected a key economic driver in the region, aims to supplement research on fires’ impact.

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Democrats Can Win by Tackling Race and Class Together. Here's Proof.

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09/12/2019

By Ian Haney López, Anat Shenker-Osorio, and Tamara Draut

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Responding to Disease and Disinvestment: Promoting Equity in Time of Crisis

Studying public health, I learned that we are all as safe as the most vulnerable person in our communities. Viruses don’t care how rich or poor you are, or about the color of your skin: but our response to this crisis should take all of those things...

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Northern California Grantmakers is an association of great people doing great work. We bring together foundations, nonprofit organizations, government, and business to tackle our region’s most pressing social issues.

CEO Transition Update: January 2020

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01/31/2020

In March , NCG’s President and CEO Ellen LaPointe will embark on her next great adventure leading a Boston-based LGBTQIA+ health organization. NCG’s Bo ard is gearing up to conduct a robust and inclusive search for her successor . Here’s an update...

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What We're Reading: Critical Race Theory Edition

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08/04/2021

I’m someone who went into a graduate program in history and wrote a dissertation on hidden and oftentimes, erased stories on resilience and activism by queer women of color. I’m attuned to what gets taught, why some topics aren’t, and the process...

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