NCG Announces the Hiring of Interim President and CEO David Greco
Release Date:
01/08/2014
NCG is pleased to announce that David Greco has been hired as the organization’s interim President and CEO, starting on January 1, 2014.
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The Theory and Practice of Disaster Grantmaking
Release Date:
10/08/2018
Roughly a year ago, I participated in a funders meeting about the North Bay fires, hosted by our friends at Northern California Grantmakers. At that time, I said in jest that I planned to spend the rest of my career in an iron box in the high desert...
The James Irvine Foundation Appoints Don Howard as President and CEO
Release Date:
09/18/2014
NCG member organization The James Irvine Foundation announced today the appointment of Don Howard as its new President and CEO.
Kincade Fire and Other Northern California Fires: How to Help
Release Date:
10/25/2019
The Kincade Fire broke out on the night of Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in rural Sonoma County. Since then, the fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate in the county.
19
Dec
2016
California Policy Webinar | Looking at 2017: Implications for California
December 19, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Online Webinar
With the results of the Presidential election comes potential changes in California’s Congressional delegation and multiple state measures. This will alter the impact—for better or worse—of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Join a conversation...
21
Jul
2016
SOLD OUT: What's Love Got to Do With It: What it Means to Be a Grantmaker
July 21, 2016 -
8:30am to 12:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
In this workshop, we’ll talk about the ins and outs of doing program work and being an exceptional program staff – everything from the intangibles such as building trust and relationships, to building a budget with nonprofit partners who are well on...
19
Jul
2017
Building Power for a Healthy Democracy: Lessons for California Grantmakers
Areas of Focus
July 19, 2017 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
This 90-minute session will be followed by an on-site reception. The cracks in the foundation of our democracy are becoming increasingly exposed – toxic partisanship, low voter turnout, a flood of special-interest money, the erosion of voting rights...
NCG Interim President and CEO David Greco: Working Together…We Can Be The Change
Release Date:
05/06/2014
Van Jones shouted it. Robert Reich stated it. Carol Larson emphasized it. Numerous panelists and speakers demonstrated it. The conference itself could not have been possible without it.
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.
26
Jun
2019
Quarterly Conversations on Disaster Philanthropy: The Strategic Role of Philanthropy in Building a More Disaster Resilient Future in our Communities
Areas of Focus
June 26, 2019 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Northern California Grantmakers
As extreme natural events are increasingly affecting our health, livelihoods, and social fabric, how might philanthropic investments be more strategic in building greater community disaster resilience? Since philanthropy cannot do it alone, it...
Stuart Foundation Announces Retirement of President Christy Pichel
Release Date:
01/31/2014
Last week NCG member the Stuart Foundation announced the retirement of its long-serving President, Christy Pichel . "Over the years as President, Christy has represented the Foundation through her service to several philanthropic...
Evacuations Ordered in Northern California Counties
Release Date:
02/13/2017
UPDATED: Many around the state are closely watching the unfolding situation in Butte County and neighboring counties in Northern California. More than 180,000 people came under emergency evacuation orders late Sunday...
Events | 2020 Northern California Wildfires
Upcoming Events Feeling the Impact Series: Personal & Organizational Integration of Crises When: 4-part Series | September 14, September 22, September 29, October 6, 2020 Where: Zoom Meeting We've created a series to express...
Survey | 2020 Northern California Wildfires
Investing in Long-Term Solutions to Building Wildfire Resilience California has yet to experience the peak of the wildfire season, as September and October are expected to be worse across the western U.S. Earlier this summer, Philanthropy California...
Resources | 2020 Northern California Wildfires
Live Updates CalFire CalFire is sharing the latest updates on incidents in California. LEARN MORE > KQED KQED is tracking the multiple lighting complex fires. LEARN MORE > Statewide Guidance ...
28
Apr
2020
Supporting California's Small Businesses in Covid-19 Recovery
Areas of Focus
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...
25
Sep
2020
Project Homekey: California’s Newest Plan to Address Homelessness
Areas of Focus
September 25, 2020 -
9:30am to 10:30am
Webinar
The State of California recently launched Project Homekey as the State’s next phase of response to protect Californians experiencing homeless from COVID-19. This effort leverages $600 million in CARES Act funding to support counties in acquiring and...
14
Dec
2015
California Policy Forum Webinar: Prop 47 - Look Back. Look Forward
December 14, 2015 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Online Webinar
In November 2014, California voters passed Proposition 47, the most sweeping incarceration-reduction ballot initiative in state history. The “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act” reclassified six common, low-level crimes from felony to misdemeanor...
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...
Embracing Diversity: Foundation Giving to California’s Communities of Color
Publication date:
06/2008
In August 2007, Northern California Grantmakers (in partnership with Southern California Grantmakers and San Diego Grantmakers) commissioned the Foundation Center to conduct a series of studies on diversity in philanthropy in California. These studies included: 1) an analysis of the extent to which grantmaking by large California foundations serves populations of color; and 2) a survey of California foundations to collect baseline data on the demographic composition of their boards and staffs and on the types of diversity-related data collection and grantmaking they are involved in. A...