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02 Jul 2020

Equitable and Sustainable Recovery and Growth for Inland California: Next Steps for Philanthropy

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 2, 2020 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd have only further exposed the large and pre-existing health, racial, economic, and regional disparities across our state. The challenges of the...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Philanthropy CA
Funding Area 
Disaster Resilience Relief and Recovery
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
25 May 2021

Why the Time is Right for a Guaranteed Income with an Equity Lens

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
May 25, 2021 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Nearly half of all American households have experienced serious financial trouble as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, nearly 40 percent of Americans did not have enough savings on hand to cover a $400 emergency. We also...
30 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.
24 Jan 2018

Saving the Social Safety Net: Advocacy Lessons for Funders

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
January 24, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Northern California Grantmakers
Our nation’s social safety net is at risk, and the effects on our most vulnerable communities could be devastating. Arabella Advisors is working with donors and advocates to protect the programs that collectively constitute that safety net using all...
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...
05 Mar 2019

California for All: What’s in Governor Newsom’s First Proposed Budget?

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
March 5, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Just three days into office, Governor Newsom offered a bold vision for the state rooted in a commitment to a “California for all." In his proposed 2019-2020 budget, the Governor calls for a series of bold and smart investments intended to broaden...
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Event type 
Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Policy
Funding Area 
Economic & Community Development
Public Policy & Social Justice
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
18 Sep 2019

The New Nonprofit Workspace: Multi-Tenant Centers and Shared Space (Silicon Valley)

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
September 18, 2019 -
10:00am to 3:00pm
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
Join us to explore what it means to be a part of a vibrant sharing community. Our two-part event will explore long-term solutions for organizations' need for stable and affordable space with a free workshop and panel conversation. You have options...
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Event type 
Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Nonprofit Displacement Project
Funding Area 
Nonprofit Displacement
Geographic Location 
Peninsula and South Bay
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
10 Dec 2019

Funding Hate: A Philanthropist’s Guide to Prevention

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
December 10, 2019 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Webinar
Philanthropy supports community and policy partners to change hearts and minds and improve quality of life. The solutions funded can be as diverse as the people innovating them, so a critical step in grantmaking is gaining an understanding of the...
01 Mar 2021

Centering Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations – Bay Area Health Funders Group

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
March 1, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom Meeting
The COVID-19 vaccine will help keep communities healthy and safe and holds promise to bring an end to the pandemic that has had the most severe impacts on Black, Latinx, Indigenous, immigrant, and low-income people. Structural racism created the...
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Event type 
Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Bay Area Health Funders Group
Funding Area 
Populations & Communities
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Audacious Hope. Ambitious Actions.

Release Date: 
09/16/2021
During our Annual Conference, NCG's President and CEO Dwayne S. Marsh shared a very personal story , one that helped shape who he is today. To celebrate Dwayne at the helm for just over a year now, NCG's Board Chair and Executive Vice President at...
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CEO Message
28 Oct 2021

Workforce Innovations for an Equitable Recovery

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
October 28, 2021 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Webinar
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt by communities for years. The subsequent economic downturn had a disproportionate impact on communities of color and frontline, essential workers. As we continue to battle the pandemic and plan for...
29 Sep 2016

New Grantmakers Institute: Grantmaking for the 21st Century

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
September 29, 2016 - 8:30am to October 28, 2016 - 5:00pm
The James Irvine Foundation
The learning curve for new grantmakers can be considerable! Even grantmakers with a few years of experience may still be unclear on the legal aspects of grantmaking or how to spot the red flags in grantee financial statements, not to mention how to...

Closing and Afternoon Plenary | The Future

With all we’ve experienced in 2020, what will the future hold? What might be the impact of the election? What has 2020 changed, and what does 2021 hold for our work, for our communities, our state, and our future? What does it mean for health, sustainability, DEI, and other issues that have been the focus of CSR efforts? 

Our panel of corporate, foundation, and community leaders will address corporate responsibility and democracy in an election year, the future of racial justice work, and explore what shape our work may take in 2021 and beyond. 

Date & Time: 
10/14/2020 -
12:45pm to 2:00pm
20 Mar 2018

Toward Greater Impact: Building Stronger Funder-Nonprofit Relationships

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
March 20, 2018 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Moore Conference Center
Join the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Northern California Grantmakers , and peer leaders at foundations throughout the Bay Area for a data-driven discussion of what it takes to build strong funder-grantee relationships. At the convening...
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Event type 
Briefing Program
Audience 
Executive Staff
Topic(s) 
About Philanthropy
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community

Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together

Publication date: 
02/2015
This GrantCraft guide tackles many topics, including investment approaches, appraisal of funding opportunities from the standpoints of opportunity assessment and funder capacity, funder-grantee power dynamics, and assessing impact.

Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter?

Publication date: 
11/2014
To help us understand whether we are making progress in supporting nonprofits in ways that allow them to be successful, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations conducts field research to track trends in grantmaker practice. GEO’s 2014 study highlights some important shifts in how grantmakers support nonprofit results, but also reveals where we’re falling short.

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