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Morning Plenary 2 | The Moment: Can We Talk about Race?

From supporting the safety net and providing personal protective equipment to declaring Black Lives Matter, companies are responding to the twin pandemics of racism and covid through commitments to action, funding, leadership, bold statements, and internal dialog. Join us to hear a spectrum of views on funding approaches, long-term recovery strategies, nonprofit sustainability, how to address systemic racism, and moving beyond diversity.

Date & Time: 
10/14/2020 -
12:00pm to 12:25pm

Morning Plenary 1 | The Moment: Before, During, and After A Pandemic Wreaks Havoc

What has been the role of companies in the midst of the pandemic? How have they responded through their philanthropy and myriad resources at their disposal? What strategies and approaches have they used to address the health, economic, and social impacts of a health emergency that will be with us for some time to come and how are they thinking about recovery long term. These are some of the questions and issues our panel of companies, experts, advisors, and leaders will explore in our opening session.

Date & Time: 
10/14/2020 -
11:10am to 11:30am

NCG Community Guidelines

At Northern California Grantmakers we bring philanthropy together to tackle our region’s most pressing social issues. We attend to both the individual and the collective by creating spaces to organize around shared purpose and express visions of...

Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: The Law of Online Lobbying and Election-Related Activities

Publication date: 
09/2011
With new online tools popping up all the time, questions like these are becoming more and more frequent. This Alliance for Justice guide helps you navigate the web of rules and regulations to empower your organization to engage in online advocacy!
28 Apr 2020

Supporting California's Small Businesses in Covid-19 Recovery

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 28, 2020 -
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Webinar
Small businesses are vital to the wellbeing of California, and the impact of Covid-19 on their operations is proving to be devastating for many. While federal and state support has provided critical relief to some businesses, major gaps still exist...
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Briefing Webinar
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
26 Jun 2018

Being the Change: Foundations Transforming for Greater Impact

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Leadership, Culture and Community
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
June 26, 2018 -
9:30am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
Today, many foundations are re-examining the role they can play in addressing societies more challenging problems. As foundations embrace ever more ambitious and complex approaches for creating social change, they are taking an intentional approach...
18 Apr 2019

For the People: Protecting and Restoring Faith in Our Democracy

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
April 18, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Northern California Grantmakers
On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 , which is perhaps the most comprehensive political reform proposal in a generation by our elected representatives. The “For the People Act” seeks to restore faith in our republican...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
Policy
Funding Area 
PubPolicy/Social Justice:CivicEngagement
PubPolicy/Social Justice:Law/CivilRights
Geographic Location 
SF Bay Area
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy

Supporting Nonprofit Capacity: Three Principles for Grantmakers

Publication date: 
12/2013
When Grantmakers for Effective Organizations traveled cross-country to meet with funders and nonprofits and learn more about their capacity-building experiences, the effort led to their development of an approach to capacity building that may help grantmakers be better positioned to support nonprofits in achieving lasting impact.
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Journalism
Audience 
Program Staff
Funding Area 
Infrastructure
Infrastructure: Capacity Building
08 Oct 2015

South Bay | Beyond the Grant: Solutions for Building Nonprofit Operational Excellence

October 8, 2015 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
This event will showcase two funder initiatives that went beyond grantmaking to help strengthen the operations of nonprofit grantees. This event will include discussions with The Wallace Foundation and Tipping Point Community as well as grantees...
02 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Funder Response: State & National Relief Funding for Nonprofits

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
April 2, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Webinar
Join philanthropic funders for an in-depth look at how the state and federal resources can be accessed to support nonprofits. This call will host a panel of experts discussing funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act...
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Briefing Webinar
Topic(s) 
Disaster Preparedness
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

KQED and the SF Homeless Project

Release Date: 
06/28/2016
Starting Wednesday, June 29th, KQED will be hosting community conversations on air and online to introduce you to homeless voices and stories of those living on the edge of homelessness in the Bay Area. Engage in the conversation online ; hear, read...
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NCG Blog

Impact Playbook: Best Practices for Understanding the Impact of Media

Publication date: 
04/2013
Building on existing impact frameworks with applied strategies, concrete metrics, and suggested workflows, this guide that synthesizes best practices for media makers to understand the impact of their work.

Resources from Crashing the Barriers: Making Work Possible for Everyone

Publication date: 
01/2018
Despite the recovery of the American economy and national unemployment rates at their lowest levels in years, millions of people who are willing and able to work are excluded from that prosperity. To address the inefficiencies and challenges of entry into today’s workforce for young people and adults overcoming barriers like incarceration or homelessness, a unique partnership that was forged in Los Angeles is being replicated in the Bay Area. The Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise or LA: Rise bridges the gaps in service between local social enterprises,...

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