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As part of Catalyst’s flagship Fundamentals skills-building series, Grantmaking 101 introduces new foundation and corporate philanthropy staff to core grantmaking competencies through an equity lens. Participants gain a fundamental understanding … Continue reading Fundamentals: Grantmaking 101

A Day in the Life of a Submariner: Childcare and Mental Health Challenges Among Military Families Deadline to register is Monday, April  10th!  Come join us for a unique military … Continue reading Do the Work: Military Families

Have you thought about concrete steps you and your organization can take to be more equitable in your grantmaking? Wondering how to include community more clearly in your giving process? … Continue reading Fundamentals: Participatory Grantmaking

Join us at our quarterly impact investing happy hour where we gather folks to hear about the latest in the field from a leader in the space and connect with … Continue reading Thirsty Impact Thursday

We know that using data to inform education policy strategies dramatically increases college access and success in post-secondary education. Many states across the country have set statewide attainment goals, and … Continue reading Centering Equity in Post-Secondary Attainment and Completion

If you are a funder looking to enhance your financial literacy and gain valuable insights into the financial health of potential grantees, this is the session for you!  This in-person … Continue reading Fundamentals: Financial Statements and 990s

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. These meetings are open to all staff, trustees, and donors of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who are interested in binational migration issues. We respectfully request that attendees refrain from engaging in fundraising and … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

The Early Childhood Funders seek to motivate a sense of urgency around early childhood needs and bring together philanthropists, investors, and public funding to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education in the San Diego region. Target Audience This meeting is open to all staff and board of Catalyst member organizations and eligible guests who … Continue reading Early Childhood Funders Meeting

This is a meeting of the Arts & Intersections Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us for the first official convening of the Arts & Intersections working group. During our time together, we'll introduce a shared learning agenda, provide information and updates about the regional arts and culture ecosystem, … Continue reading Equity, Opportunity, and Capacity Building in the Creative Economy

Every year of grant-making, do you wonder if the dollars in your endowment could also support your mission? They can--and, in some cases, the money never even needs to leave your bank account! Activating Your Endowment will provide firsthand accounts of how your peers have made their endowment work for the community, generating transformative outcomes … Continue reading Activating Your Endowment

Gun violence remains a pressing and urgent topic: addressing gun violence is crucial to fostering safe environments, promoting social well-being, and building a future where individuals can thrive without fear of violence. At this funder briefing in collaboration with the Hope and Heal Fund, we will dive into the intricate landscape of this critical issue, … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Funder Briefing

Click here to add your name to the waitlist. Please contact Aline Racic with any questions. Last year, we hosted a full-day trip to Imperial County, diving into the region's … Continue reading Do the Work: Imperial County Overnight