Northern California Grantmakers Welcomes New Board Members
Release Date:
02/29/2016
Northern California Grantmakers welcomes three new board members to unite in shared purpose.
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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.
A Vision for NCG (and the People Making it Happen)
Release Date:
06/17/2021
Truth is, I’ve been skeptical of membership groups for funders. Why should foundations put precious resources toward these groups — philanthropy-serving organizations? Is it helping the communities at the core of our missions? But then I experienced...
NCG Announces Ellen LaPointe as New President & CEO
Release Date:
10/14/2014
NCG is pleased to announce that Ellen LaPointe has been selected as our new President and CEO. Officially starting in her position on January 1st of 2015, Ellen will work closely with current NCG leadership and the NCG Board over the next few months...
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Announces CEO Retirement
Release Date:
11/28/2016
NCG member the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County announced the retirement of its CEO Lance Linares after 22 years of service. Join us in celebrating and honoring his impact over the years!
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations taps Foundation and Racial Equity Innovator to Lead Future Growth
Release Date:
07/18/2019
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) announced the appointment of Marcus F. Walton, a non-profit industry veteran, as its new President and CEO.
23
Apr
2020
The Science of COVID-19: Funder & Community Update on Treatments, Cures, and Vaccines
April 23, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Webinar
Join Philanthropy California for an overview of the impacts of COVID-19 in our state and a shared discussion about how individuals and institutions can support nonprofit organizations in their response and those individuals who are most impacted --...
18
Nov
2019
What’s on the Horizon for Health Equity in 2020?
Areas of Focus
November 18, 2019 -
11:30am to 2:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
2019 has been a year of progress in the pursuit of health equity for Californians. We started off with Governor Newsom’s bold vision for the state rooted in a commitment to a “California for All,” and the final state budget included major wins for...
Northern California Grantmakers’ Ellen LaPointe to Take Top Job at Fenway Health
Release Date:
12/17/2019
In her five years at the helm Ellen has overseen dramatic growth at Northern California Grantmakers, doubling its membership and tripling its budget. NCG now ranks as among the top five largest regional philanthropic associations in the nation...
01
Dec
2022
Understanding the Implications of the 2022 Midterms
December 1, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:15am
Zoom Meeting
The midterm elections required the attention and participation of all California voters. The midterms included decisions on who would represent our communities at all levels of government, from local mayors to state representatives in Washington, D...
13
Nov
2018
California Policy Forum: Advancing Equity: Saying NO to the Status Quo
November 13, 2018 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Webinar
A new generation of California leaders is doing things their way — and, let’s say, they’re not afraid to make waves. Stockton, once the poster child for so much that was wrong in American life, is becoming the first city in America to test a...
Resources from 2015 Corporate Philanthropy Institute
The 2015 CPI agenda was designed to prepare professionals working in corporate citizenship and philanthropy to meet challenges presented by this evolving dialogue on authenticity, purpose, values and their intersection with business goals and interests.
10
Mar
2017
Health Funding: Is There More We Can Do Together?
Areas of Focus
March 10, 2017 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Join us at the next Bay Area Health Funders Group program for a discussion led by CEO of Better Health East Bay and the BAHFG Chair, Jim Hickman . He will moderate the discussion with speakers joining us from prominent health...
16
Aug
2018
A Humanitarian Crisis: The Harsh New Realities Facing Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Areas of Focus
August 16, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Livestream
Over the past year-and-a-half, the systems and infrastructure that support and protect the most vulnerable immigrants have been gravely damaged by cuts in refugee admissions to the United States, federal funding cuts to the country’s national...
25
Feb
2020
The Good, The Challenging, and The Inevitable: A Look at the Governor’s 2020 Budget
Areas of Focus
February 25, 2020 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
The Governor’s second budget focuses on issues facing California: housing, homelessness, healthcare, and supports for children and families. It continues the good news with revenues anticipated to be billions of dollars higher than previously...
09
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...
28
May
2019
Redistricting: Providing Fair Representation for Californians
Areas of Focus
May 28, 2019 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Webinar
As California continues to prepare for the 2020 Census, it is easy to forget that redistricting comes immediately after. Similar to the census, redistricting will have high-stakes impact on public sector leadership, political power, and financial...
2017 Corporate Philanthropy Institute Speakers
Caroline Barlerin , Head of Community Outreach & Philanthropy , Twitter Passionate about what can be created at the intersection of social good and technology, Caroline Barlerin leads Twitter’s community outreach and...
Tying the Knot: The Founding of Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Publication date:
10/2011
This detailed case study outlines the candid details of a complicated merger between two, very different, community foundations (the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley serving Santa Clara County and the Peninsula Community Foundation serving San Mateo County).
06
Jun
2019
Schools and Communities First: The Fight for California’s Future
Areas of Focus
June 6, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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...