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Resources from Crashing the Barriers: Making Work Possible for Everyone

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01/2018

Despite the recovery of the American economy and national unemployment rates at their lowest levels in years, millions of people who are willing and able to work are excluded from that prosperity. To address the inefficiencies and challenges of entry into today’s workforce for young people and adults overcoming barriers like incarceration or homelessness, a unique partnership that was forged in Los Angeles is being replicated in the Bay Area. The Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise or LA: Rise bridges the gaps in service between local social enterprises,...

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Member Spotlight: Frances Phillips, Program Director at the Walter & Elise Haas Fund

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07/11/2016

Frances Phillips is the Program Director of the Arts and the Creative Work Fund at the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and a member of NCG's Book Club. As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Frances told us a little about herself, what and how to...

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Blue Shield of California Foundation Names New Chief Program Director

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03/21/2019

Wang Kong joined the Foundation four years ago as a program officer, quickly rising to the position of senior program officer, and earlier this year she was named interim chief program director.

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Blue Shield of California Foundation Announces New Chief Program Director

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08/23/2017

Blue Shield of California Foundation announced today the appointment of Theresa Fay-Bustillos as the organization’s new chief program director. Welcome to the NCG community!

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26 Sep 2017

Strengthening Your CSR Impact Story with a Program Outcomes Framework

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Corporate Contributions Roundtable

September 26, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:30am

Northern California Grantmakers

Companies are tackling numerous issues through their corporate citizenship programs, and they often struggle to tell a coherent CSR Impact story about their achievements. In many cases, that story is even more difficult to communicate due to unclear...

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Member Spotlight: Joycelyn Macbeth, Program Associate at Blue Shield of California Foundation

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07/18/2016

Joycelyn Macbeth is the Program Associate at the Blue Shield of California Foundation. As a part of our Member Spotlight series, Joycelyn told us a little about herself, why her ideal superpower is important and how to reach her for collaboration...

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NCG Bids Farewell to Stellar Manager Daniel Lau

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04/05/2021

NCG bids farewell to stellar manager Daniel Lau, who heads across town this month to join the staff of The Libra Foundation as the first initiative officer for the new Democracy Frontlines Fund where he is charged with investing in Black communities...

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Managing Director for Community Economic Mobilization Initiative

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Managing Director for Community Economic Mobilization Initiative

Sierra Health Foundation and the Center

Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy with a mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life in Northern California. The foundation is committed to...

08 Oct 2015

SOLD OUT | Become the Grants Manager of the Future

October 8, 2015 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

The James Irvine Foundation

In partnership with the Northern CA chapter of the Grants Managers Network, Sara Davis, Director of Grants Management at the Hewlett Foundation will lead us in exploring how the role of the grants manager is constantly evolving along with changes in...

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Member Spotlight: Carolyn Wang Kong, Chief Program Director of the Blue Shield of California Foundation

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04/04/2019

Carolyn Wang Kong is the Chief Program Director at the Blue Shield of California Foundation . As a part of our Member Spotlight Series, Carolyn spoke to us about where she is seeking collaboration, why time travel would be her ideal superpower, and...

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NCG Program Summary: Robert B. Reich and Jake Kornbluth’s Economic Inequality Media Project

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07/07/2014

NCG's 2014 keynote speaker Robert B. Reich returned with filmmaker Jake Kornbluth to discuss their current work--the Economic Inequality Media Project--with NCG members.

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Northern California Grantmakers is committed to equity in all aspects of our work and strongly recommends transparency around salary ranges for those posting a position on NCG's job board. Salary transparency is a racial, gender, and economic justice issue that helps mitigate inequities and builds trust between employees and candidates.

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What We're Reading in July: Equity & Social Justice Edition

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07/17/2019

As we reflect on Independence Day for the United States, we’re grappling with how history, culture, and the arts are written about and by whom. We’re questioning how terms are used in different ways, where we come from, and the unexpected ways in...

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What We're Reading: August Equity & Social Justice Edition

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08/15/2019

This month finds us with our hearts heavy with the loss of lives through the mass shootings and the passing of a beloved writer, Toni Morrison. The expression of white supremacist violence and hate is overwhelming and we’re trying to find comfort...

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What We're Reading in May: Equity & Social Justice Edition

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05/15/2019

Amidst the daily stream of challenging news and events, this month’s list of social justice articles will provide glimpses of change, hope, and understanding. We also have a bonus article/trailer about a docuseries to spark dialogue and action.

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What We're Reading: March Equity & Social Justice Edition

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03/05/2020

March is about “springing forward” and with the daylight savings time, we’ll have more light to read articles that help us understand and interrogate systems that keep people from educational materials, financial capital, and basic care and support...

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What We're Reading: January Equity & Social Justice Edition

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01/09/2020

The beginning of a new year gives us a moment to think about the importance of 2020. As the census count and presidential election approach, we envision what it takes to create a decade centering equity and social justice. In this spirit, we offer...

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What We're Reading: August Equity & Social Justice Edition

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08/06/2020

The past, the present, and the future come to mind with this month’s articles that address the on-going fight for equal rights, the progress and the loss of rights, the gendered impact of the recession, and concrete actions to take to radically...

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What We're Reading: February Equity & Social Justice Edition

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02/06/2020

We’re leaping into this month with a list of articles about current events and how the past is framed depending on one’s viewpoint. Who has the power and privilege to name and frame ideas, historical events, and cultural practices? What’s our...

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