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Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. Key Topics Covered: Types of Philanthropy and Foundations: Learn more about the many different … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Join Smart Growth California in the next conversation of their rural funder series, Who Benefits from Community Benefits? Their last webinar took a deep dive into the offshore wind industry unfolding in Humboldt Bay and how funders are supporting residents to fight for community benefits. Next, they will look at lessons learned from lithium mining in the … Continue reading Learning from Lithium Valley

Much of our time is spent fine-tuning effective grantmaking and investment practices, but how many of us look at the policies that create a need for grantmaking? This session explores a powerful tool that is available to you and your grantees/investees: advocacy. While funding can address impacts that have already occurred, changes in public policy … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101

In February, the core planning group for the Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative came together to set a vision for 2025. In part two of this conversation, we will share the learning agenda and work plan and hone in on a critical next step: developing our funding strategy. Join us to explore opportunities for collaborative … Continue reading Arts & Intersections: Planning and Strategy Session, Part II

Within our diverse network of funders at Catalyst, we recognize the importance of spaces where members can simply connect, strategize, and collaborate in an intentional and open environment. Our Communities of Practice bring together similarly structured Catalyst members to do just that.   Join us in April for an in-person conversation with Sarah Walczyk, Executive Director … Continue reading Family Foundations Community of Practice

Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy series, which covers the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy with an equity lens. Jump in for a single session or join us for all and earn a certificate. Our third session in the Fundamentals Academy is a discussion on understanding the key indicators of … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health

Join us for the 2025 kick-off meeting of the Climate Funder Collaborative! At this in-person gathering, we will review and refine the collaborative workgroups, identify shared funding opportunities, and discuss strategies for deepening connections with the community. We will also review the Strategic Action Plan and discuss how to leverage regional, statewide, and national resources … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative Network Wide Gathering

Impact investing is a powerful but underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact and environmental goals, amplify their impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding for future initiatives. Join us for the fourth and final session of our Fundamentals Academy for a 101-level overview to build a baseline understanding of … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 4: Impact Investing

Registration for this event is now closed. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Aline Racic. Do the Work is making its return in 2025 with an overnight … Continue reading Do the Work: Border Region

The Early Childhood Funders Collaborative is reconnecting for the first time since 2023! Join us as we come back together to strengthen our network, explore key funding opportunities, and reflect … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative May Meeting

Join Catalyst’s 2025 launch of our Corporate Members Community of Practice, formerly known as our corporate philanthropy cohort! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best … Continue reading Corporate Members Community of Practice

At this meeting of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will explore the evolving landscape of migration at the San Diego and Imperial County borders. Through an interactive discussion, we … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative June Meeting