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2016
BAHFG Speaker Series: Strategic Partnerships to Move the Mission, a conversation with Ambassador Sally Cowal
December 8, 2016 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
This program is cancelled.
No One is Too Old or Too Young to Make a Difference: My Clinton Global Initiative Experience
Release Date:
04/04/2016
Yali Lincroft, Program Officer for the Walter S. Johnson Foundation attended this past weekend's Clinton Global Initiative in Berkeley, CA. Today, The Chronicle of Social Change published her piece on the experience. Find out what she learned and...
Outcome Focused Grantmaking: A Hard-Headed Approach to Soft-Hearted Goals
Publication date:
03/2012
Outcome Focused Grantmaking is the approach the Hewlett Foundation uses to guide its strategic and grantmaking decisions. This document is a practical and philosophical guide to the OFG process.
Nicole Giles Joins the NCG Team
Release Date:
02/06/2020
NCG is pleased to welcome the newest member of its team, Nicole Giles , as its new Strategic Initiatives Associate.
Evaluating Complexity: Propositions for Improving Practice
Publication date:
11/2014
This new FSG brief asks civil society organizations to challenge the assumptions behind traditional evaluation models as they take steps toward evaluating complex initiatives and initiatives in complex environments.
Resources from NCG's 2013 Annual Meeting
Publication date:
05/2013
At the 2013 NCG Annual Meeting we hosted a conversation with FSG Founder and Managing Director Mark Kramer about the latest learnings and progress on Collective Impact.
Resources from Crack the Capacity Building Nut: Fresh Breakthroughs from Chicago
Publication date:
11/2017
At this program, attendees participated in a lively discussion to find out why it’s been so hard to help grantees do their work better and what funders can do differently to get it right. Experts offered successful regional models, current trends, and best practices for funders, nonprofits, and consultants to successfully support nonprofit capacity in all aspects of their work. We dug deep into these learnings and explored our region’s needs, capacity, and how we can better support the nonprofit sector.
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!
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Nov
2017
Crack the Capacity Building Nut: Fresh Breakthroughs from Chicago
Areas of Focus
November 1, 2017 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Trying to do right by grantees hasn’t always worked out the way it’s intended. Why do philanthropy’s well-meaning capacity building efforts so often result in scowls, or worse, wasted time for the grantees and wasted money for funders? Learning for...
Resources from Health, Education and Opportunity for All: How California is Paving the Way for Immigrant Rights
Publication date:
03/2014
This NCG Member-Initiated Briefing offered funders an opportunity to participate in a dialogue on immigration policy and integration efforts in the Golden State.
Resources from Strategy Made Simple: A Straightforward Approach to Corporate Philanthropy
Publication date:
12/2015
In corporate societal engagement, strategic clarity and focused results are not accidental – they are achieved through inquiry, intentionality, and investment. We often find executives aspiring for change but lacking the necessary tools and approaches to spearhead that shift. The destination is clear – transforming their portfolio from oftentimes disparate legacy giving to a results-focused, business-aligned societal engagement – but the path to get there less so. Over the years, our presenter has found three tools and approaches to be critical guides for corporate executives: intent matrix,...
Guide to Evaluating Collective Impact: Part I, II & III
Publication date:
05/2014
Practical guidance for planning and implementing evaluations of collective impact initiatives.
Welcome the First New Members of 2017!
Release Date:
03/01/2017
NCG's community is known for lively discussions and candor. Please join us in welcoming our newest members and let's see what transformative ideas we can bring to life together.
Blue Shield of California Foundation Announces New Chief Program Director
Release Date:
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!
Resources from: Beyond the Grant: Solutions for Building Nonprofit Operational Excellence
Publication date:
09/2015
This event showcased two funder initiatives that went beyond grantmaking to help strengthen the operations of nonprofit grantees. This event included discussions with The Wallace Foundation and Tipping Point Community as well as grantees that participated in the initiatives and capacity building partners.
Vivian Chang Named VP of Community Investment and Partnership at the East Bay Community Foundation
Release Date:
10/05/2016
In this new leadership role at EBCF, Vivian will oversee implementation of EBCF’s programmatic strategy and will serve as a key liaison with public, private, philanthropic, and community leaders.
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Jun
2020
What You Can Do to Support Black Communities: Calling Philanthropy Into Action
Areas of Focus
June 9, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
The existence of racism is no longer up for debate. It is clear: Black people and communities in California and beyond continue to be harmed by systems of oppression. Now is the time for action and investment. Join our sister organization, Southern...
Charter: Funder Network on Trauma & Resilience
Publication date:
02/2018
Growing momentum around this topic - whether framed around adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, trauma (or otherwise) is apparent across our community. In many ways, Bay Area organizations are leading the way.
Resources from Crafting the Grant for the Long-term
Publication date:
06/2018
What does it take for a nonprofit to move from surviving to thriving? And, what kind of support can funders provide to meaningfully shift the trajectory of an organization? To most effectively deploy game-changing grants (capacity, operating, and infusions of capital – alongside project and program grants) funders must understand the intersection of strategy, financial health, and the needs of the whole enterprise. In our fourth and final Financial Management session with FMA on June 5, 2018, we explored several foundation approaches to leveraging the right kinds of grants at the right times.