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10 Dec 2015

Trends in Family Philanthropy: Identity, Leadership, and the Future of Family Philanthropy | NCFP Webinar

December 10, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Online Webinar
What are the key governance and grantmaking issues facing family foundation boards and staff in the 21st Century? What trends exist with regards to engaging the next generation, supporting grantees, and planning for perpetuity? And what are the...

Webinars and Resources

We Draw the Lines: What California Nonprofits and Funders Need to Know About Redistricting When: June 2021 What is redistricting? Why is it important? Hint: it determines much of the fate of our communities for the next 10 years,...
23 Sep 2015

California Policy Forum Webinar : Are Nonprofits and Philanthropy Ready to Pay $10 an Hour on January 1?

September 23, 2015 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
Webinar
Explore with philanthropic and nonprofit leaders the impact, policy, politics and reality of the upcoming increase in the state’s minimum wage. Hear current thinking about how nonprofits and philanthropy engaged in local efforts to raise the minimum...

Reflection on Black Futures, Black Freedom, and Democracy

Release Date: 
03/08/2023
More than anything, this event was also an opportunity to be in community. Many were seeing colleagues outside a Zoom square for the first time or in a long time. But the collective power is what truly energized the room. We heard...
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Resources from Break Through the Noise with Active Listening and Smart Resurfacing

Publication date: 
07/2017
At a July 11 event, Northern California Grantmakers together with Atlantic Media Strategies (the digital consultancy of The Atlantic) explored how to join conversations at the moments that matter most to audiences by anticipating and responding to trending topics. Today, it’s harder than ever to grab—and keep—audiences’ attention. Actively growing, engaging, and listening to audiences is critical for organizations hoping to keep pace in a competitive media landscape.
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Presentation
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Communications
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Leadership, Culture and Community
06 Jun 2019

Schools and Communities First: The Fight for California’s Future

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
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...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Policy
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Economic Justice
Policy Advocacy
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Peninsula and South Bay
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
02 Mar 2020

Sustaining Momentum: A Discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
March 2, 2020 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Corporate philanthropy and social responsibility are more visible than they’ve ever been. Blackrock invokes us toward social impact, every year a new CEO steps into contested social issues, and the Business Roundtable calls upon business to promote...
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Briefing Program
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Addressing California’s Emerging Teacher Shortage: An Analysis of Sources and Solutions

After many years of teacher layoffs in California, school districts around the state are hiring again. With the influx of new K–12 funding, districts are looking to lower student-teacher ratios and reinstate classes and programs that were reduced or eliminated during the Great Recession. However, mounting evidence indicates that teacher supply has not kept pace with the increased demand. This report examines indicators of current shortages, discusses their impact on students, analyzes factors that influence teacher supply and demand in California and nationally, and recommends policies to...
05 Sep 2018

Summit on Advancing Gender Equity

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
September 5, 2018 -
9:00am to 2:00pm
Great Hall, International House, University of California, San Diego
Current events, combined with long standing gender inequality, have highlighted the need to advance gender equity in all segments of our society. The half-day summit provides a space to learn with your fellow funders, community, and thought leaders...
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Conference
Topic(s) 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Selected as Fiscal Sponsor of My Brother's Keeper Alliance

Release Date: 
05/07/2015
This morning it was announced that NCG member Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) was selected as fiscal sponsor of My Brother's Keeper Alliance (MBK Alliance).

Program Officer

Position: 
Program Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Program Officer works collaboratively with other Foundation team members to develop grantmaking strategies and to help lead a portfolio of grants to achieve the Foundation’s mission. The Program...

Post-Program Resources: Emerging Practices - Integrating a Racial Equity Lens

Publication date: 
07/2016
On July 11, 2016 members of the Bay Area Health Funders Group gathered to discuss and gain a deep understanding about what it takes to implement a racial equity lens within their institution. The following are presentations and hand-outs from the program, as well as additional resources: Racial Equity Tools A great list of various resources to support people and organizations dedicated to advancing racial justice, including many resources for opening conversations about white privilege and white supremacist organizational culture. Catalyst Project A great organization the focuses on anti-...
15 Jul 2021

Intersecting Equity, Health, Housing, and Workforce with Aging: New Philanthropic Opportunities

Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
July 15, 2021 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
This past year, California encountered its most challenging period in recent history. The pandemic exposed systemic barriers that have long been neglected across health, housing, and the workforce while also illustrating the impact that structural...

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