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February 9, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:00am

It is a tremendous privilege to work with the philanthropic sector. Our member community is made up of 217 members and more than 3,500 individuals – just imagine the impact of the power, influence, and potential we can have. We’re ready to fulfill...

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08 Feb 2022

Operationalizing Racial Equity: Lessons from Multiple Sectors

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February 8, 2022 -

10:30am to 12:00pm

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Racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) are increasingly important topics of discussion in institutions but where to begin and how to start operationalizing REDI can be overwhelming. Join this program if you are curious about how to implement...

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Northern California Funders Invest Nearly $1 Million in Youth Organizing

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02/02/2022

The Youth Power Fund is pleased to announce a total of $870,000 in grants to 29 youth organizing groups in Northern California. The fund was launched in 2019 by foundations and donors that recognize the importance of youth organizing and its role in...

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Announcing Nephthali Ramirez as Program and Communications Coordinator

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02/02/2022

NCG is excited to officially welcome Nephthali Ramirez (she/her) to the team! Nephthali joins the newly created role as Program and Communications Coordinator supporting program development from beginning to end. She has experience in both nonprofit...

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What We're Reading: Operationalizing Racial Equity Edition

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02/02/2022

The lunar new year of the tiger began on February 1, so it's still a new year which means we have an opportunity for a fresh start. Leaders and staff in organizations from different sectors use the phrase “racial equity” or “diversity, equity, and...

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Meet the Moment: It isn’t enough to fund change. We must change too.

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09/27/2021

As I sit to write, our Northern California skies are hazy with wildfire smoke. It strikes me as a metaphor for this moment, 19 months into COVID, when our visions of a post-pandemic future are shifting yet again. I definitely don’t feel clear-eyed...

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Meet the Moment: Transcending Limiting Beliefs

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10/21/2021

No information available I propose that what holds us back from making more dramatic transformations in philanthropy are three beliefs that we inherit and internalize from white supremacist culture. Philanthropy is another system functioning as it...

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Meet the Moment: The Greatest Barrier to Racial Equity is Leadership

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05/13/2021

Recently, Dwayne Marsh, CEO of Northern California Grantmakers, and I were reflecting on how many foundations in our memberships are looking to change direction and move toward racial equity. In an ice-bucket-style challenge, Dwayne posted his...

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04 Feb 2022

CCJFG Membership Meeting | Session 1 (Cancelled)

February 4, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

CCJFG Membership Meetings are structured, yet informal spaces for California criminal justice funders to learn, collaborate and get organized together. The specific content of this meeting is TBD and will be updated as the date approaches. ...

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08 Feb 2022

Build Back Better and the Economic Recovery of the Bay Area

February 8, 2022 -

5:00pm to 6:00pm

The Build Back Better Act has the potential to help the nation grow, as framed by the White House, “from the bottom and middle-out" by providing families with funding for childcare, expanding access to affordable housing, education, and health care...

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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...

11 Mar 2022

CCJFG Membership Meeting | Session 1

March 11, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

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09 Sep 2022

CCJFG Membership Meeting | Session 4

September 9, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

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11 Nov 2022

CCJFG Membership Meeting | Session 5

November 11, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

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Welcome Our New Movement Advisors and Announcing Our 2022 Member Meeting Schedule

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02/15/2022

We are looking forward to another year together building our community of funders who are dedicated to abolition, healing, and liberation. As a part of our growing commitment to the movement, we’re thrilled to introduce our new Movement Advisors:...

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Announcing NCG's New Partnership: National Center for Family Philanthropy

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08/25/2021

As NCG members, you now receive free access to NCFP's webinars and resources!

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National Center for Family Philanthropy

NCFP.jpg NCG is excited to announce a new partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). As NCG members, you will now receive access to NCFP’s monthly webinars for family giving. Additionally, NCFP has an extensive database of...

19 Oct 2022

2022 National Forum on Family Philanthropy

October 19, 2022 (All day) to October 21, 2022 (All day)

NCG recently announced a partnership with NCFP. Members can now have free access to NCFP's webinars and resources. You can learn more about it here . Change is inevitable and can be especially complex in family philanthropy. There...

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16 Mar 2022

Pluralism in Family Philanthropy: Navigating Tensions and Bridging Divides for Impact

March 16, 2022 -

9:00am to 10:15am

NCG recently announced a partnership with NCFP. Members can now have free access to NCFP's webinars and resources. You can learn more about it here . In an increasingly divisive society, people are facing complex, challenging dialogues around...

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31 Mar 2022

Racial Justice Learning and Action Cohort

March 31, 2022 (All day)

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NCG recently announced a partnership with NCFP. Members can now have free access to NCFP's webinars and resources. You can learn more about it here . The Racial Justice Learning and Action Cohort is an educational opportunity for family foundation...

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