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10 Apr 2018

Social Justice in Disaster: Neighborhoods and Nonprofits Point the Way

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 10, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
What does it take for neighborhoods and nonprofits to effectively contribute to disaster relief and recovery in marginalized communities? What do they need before, during, and after disaster, and how can funders help? Please join us to hear from...

A Portrait of California 2014-2015: California Human Development Report

Publication date: 
12/2014
Instead of relying only on economic analysis, Measure of America’s A Portrait of California uses the human development approach to tell us how people are doing. Three dimensions—a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living—are examined in detail and presented along a simple ten-point scale: the American Human Development (HD) Index.

Donor Services Associate

Position: 
Donor Services Associate

About the East Bay Community Foundation

Founded in 1928 and supported by over 400 local donors, the East Bay Community Foundation partners with fundholders, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform...

12 Sep 2019

The Relationship Between Commercial Developers and the Local Arts Community

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 12, 2019 -
10:30am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
Join the Arts Loan Fund as we hear from two commercial developers who have both engaged with the Oakland arts community by hosting large public meetings, encouraged dialogue with artist groups, and have made a commitment to community engagement. We...
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Briefing Program
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Arts and Culture
Economic & Community Development
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SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Basic Tips for Disaster Giving

Disasters bring out the best in people. Donations to charities surge as television coverage increases. Yet we know from experience that both coordination and effective spending of donor dollars is a particular challenge, not just while the disaster is underway, but also in the long-term, as rebuilding begins. As families and communities begin to clean up and consider how long their power will be out, private philanthropists turn their attention to the question, “How can I help?” This practical tip sheet from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy offers guidance for disaster grantmaking.

Development without Displacement: Resisting Gentrification in the Bay Area

Publication date: 
04/2014
The culmination of a year-long collaboration between Causa Justa::Just Cause and the Alameda County Public Health Department, this report is a first of its kind combining neighborhood analysis using a quantifiable “gentrification typology,” with interviews of affected populations and public health research to present a comprehensive definition of gentrification in the Bay Area.

Program Associate, Science

Position: 
Program Associate, Science

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...

Meet the NCG Associates

Release Date: 
06/16/2015
Get to know the NCG associate team: Senior Operations Associate Jenny Chinn, Collaborative Philanthropy Associate Krystle Chipman, Knowledge & Communications Associate Kayla Eichamer, and Member Services Associate Gabrielle Traub.
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Just for Fun

Putting Schools and Communities First

Schools and Communities First is a historic effort to reform Proposition 13 and restore over $11 billion a year for services that all Californians rely on like schools and community colleges, social services, libraries, and health clinics. Conceived and championed by those communities most impacted by decades of disinvestment, Schools and Communities First is one of several opportunities for California for advance bold, long-term structural reforms rooted in equity and inclusion that can serve as a model for the rest of the country. Change of this magnitude requires a deep and expansive voter...
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Public Policy & Social Justice
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy

Development Manager

Position: 
Development Manager

Development Manager

FT Exempt, $70,000 - 80,000

Position summary: Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Manager supports critical functions of donors services at...

Program Associate

Position: 
Program Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, GRANTMAKING PORTFOLIO TEAM

Employment Status:  Nonexempt

Reports to:  Initiative Director or Senior Program Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Associate provides program-related support...

Resources from Strategic Corporate Philanthropy: Designing Community Programs for Impact

Publication date: 
09/2015
Based on Corporate Citizenship’s (CC) latest global research, which draws on the insights of companies such as Amway, Unilever, Kellogg’s and Microsoft, find out to what extent companies are moving to a flagship approach, where one is focusing activities and resources in a targeted manner, and how to do it successfully. In their research, 70% of companies surveyed expect to move in this direction in the next 2 years, up from just 12% doing so today. Corporate Citizenship has identified five characteristics of such an approach that if achieved, can ensure not only the programs survival, but...
22 Sep 2019

2019 Environmental Grantmakers Association Fall Retreat

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 22, 2019 - 9:00am to September 25, 2019 - 4:30pm
Napa
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is excited to announce that our 2019 Fall Retreat registration is now open! The EGA Fall Retreat is an opportunity for funders to engage with the current landscape of philanthropy, connect with other...

Destination: Home - Development Specialist

Position: 
Destination: Home - Development Specialist

ABOUT DESTINATION: HOME

Destination: Home, a supporting organization of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, is a public-private partnership ending homelessness in Silicon Valley. Our work is grounded in a commitment to advancing racial and socioeconomic justice, and to...

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