Stuart Foundation Names New President
Release Date:
05/02/2019
NCG member the Stuart Foundation has named its new President. Congratulations to Sophie Fanelli !
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Resources from Fires: Post-Program and Community Support
Publication date:
10/2017
On October 17th, we were joined by over 150 participants on our funder call with leaders of local community foundations and disaster experts located in the areas most affected by recent Northern California wildfires. We heard a firsthand report of the situation, and learned what funders, nonprofits, and government are doing to assist at this stage of the emergency.
Program Associate, Education
Position:
Program Associate, Education
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, seeks a Program Associate for its Education Program.
About the Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports...
The California Wellness Foundation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Director of Grants Management
Release Date:
09/26/2019
The California Wellness Foundation has announced two new appointments: Rochelle Witharana as its new Chief Financial Officer, and Amber López Gamble as Director of Grants Management.
Member Spotlight: Jim Hickman, CEO of Better Health East Bay
Release Date:
03/07/2016
Jim Hickman's vision is to help patients who come most frequently to East Bay emergency rooms get access to a wider array of services and community-based providers. Jim shares his unlikely path from Rock The Vote to end-of-life questions and Better...
CCJFG Member Spotlight: The Libra Foundation
Release Date:
02/05/2021
Interview with maisha quint, Senior Program Officer
ASCEND: BLO Program Associate
Position:
ASCEND: BLO Program Associate
Department: Community Investment and Partnerships (CIP)
Reports to: ASCEND: BLO Program Manager
Hours and Location: Full time, exempt. This position has an option to work a...
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Sep
2016
The Raising of America, a BAHFG Program
September 16, 2016 -
12:30pm to 3:00pm
Metta Fund
The Raising of America is an ambitious documentary series and public engagement campaign that seeks to reframe the way we look at early child health and development.
Foundation Diversity Policies and Practices Toolkit
Publication date:
05/2009
In 2008, in its quest to improve the effectiveness of its grants portfolio and institutional operations, The California Endowment contracted with Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) to complete an internal assessment of its diversity policies and practices.
Announcing Open Call for NCG's Next Senior Fellow
Release Date:
07/25/2019
In 2018, NCG launched a Senior Fellow program as a platform for philanthropic leaders to advance a body of work, reflect, share insights with our members and the sector more broadly, and provide guidance, mentorship, and support to NCG staff and our...
How Far Have We Come? Foundation CEOs on Progress and Impact
Publication date:
12/2013
The Center for Effective Philanthropy's How Far Have We Come? Foundation CEOs on Progress and Impact report reveals that foundation CEOs have a sober take on overall progress toward key goals, but a more positive view of their own foundations' contributions.
Get to Know the New NCG Board Officers
Release Date:
02/02/2015
NCG’s Board of Directors is proud to announce its esteemed and diverse slate of 2015 Board Officers and Executive Committee.
Program Associate, Climate & Clean Energy
Position:
Program Associate, Climate & Clean Energy
About the Foundation
The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation based in Los Altos and San Francisco, California. The Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in...
Snapshots of Philanthropy: Horizons Foundation
Publication date:
08/2010
The Snapshots of Philanthopy are meant to offer a glimpse into the many ways organized philanthropy is making a difference in our community. This snapshot features NCG member the Horizons Foundation and its work to address a host of concerns and problems faced by California's growing LGBT aging population.
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Jul
2015
ALF Steering Committee Meeting and Program
July 30, 2015 -
9:30am to 11:30am
San Francisco Foundation
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.
Resources from BAHFG Program: ACA and the Intersectionality of Health and Workforce
Publication date:
09/2015
On September 25, 2015 members of the Bay Area Health Funders Group and professionals in the Workforce and Education field, gathered to explore the implications of the ACA on the health workfoce, local community entities, and educational and health institutions. The following are the resources from the program: Health Care Transformation and Workforce Development: Emerging Opportunities Presentation by Kevin Barnett Co-Director, California Health Workforce Alliance (CHWA) Local Initiatives in Response to ACA/ EMS Corps Presentation by Alex Briscoe Agency...
Diana Bermúdez Appointed to Y & H Soda Foundation Board of Directors
Release Date:
07/19/2018
NCG member the Y & H Soda Foundation has appointed Diana Bermúdez to a five-year term on its board. Welcome to the NCG community Diana!
Resources from Strengthening Your CSR Impact Story with a Program Outcomes Framework
Publication date:
09/2017
In this September 26 workshop, we explored how companies tell a strong CSR Impact story, reviewed the process for clarifying priority program goals, and learned how to build a framework for identifying and collecting the signature program information and data necessary to tell that story.
26
Jun
2018
Being the Change: Foundations Transforming for Greater Impact
Areas of Focus
June 26, 2018 -
9:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Today, many foundations are re-examining the role they can play in addressing societies more challenging problems. As foundations embrace ever more ambitious and complex approaches for creating social change, they are taking an intentional approach...