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Join us for an evening of networking, reflection, and celebration as we wrap up another successful year at Catalyst’s Winter Social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. This year, we are proud to work with MAKE Projects, an employment social enterprise for San … Continue reading Catalyst Member Social

If you are a Catalyst member interested in attending this event, please contact Aline Racic. Over the last few years, we have seen historic public sector investments. However, often times these funds have lengthy application and management processes, making them frequently fail to reach the communities that need them most. Philanthropy, foundations, donors, and investors … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Philanthropy

This winter marks the start of a new legislative session, a new state budget proposal from the governor, and a newly-elected class of state lawmakers recently sworn into office. So, … Continue reading CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar: Advocacy Tips from Capitol Experts

In the last week, a series of devastating wildfires associated with an extreme wind event swept through Southern California, prompting swift action from local, state, and federal authorities. Thousands of … Continue reading Funder Briefing: January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires in Southern California

Join us to explore how arts programs can transform health, wellbeing, and social connection in our communities. Discover the innovative potential of social prescribing, a powerful approach that links individuals … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Collaborative: Unlocking Social Prescriptions in Our Region

Join the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties and BQuest Foundation, as we cut through the noise and politics, and get real about … Continue reading Real Talk on Homelessness

In light of the rapidly changing policies and funding environment for border and immigration services, our region’s network of support to migrants is experiencing deep and immediate impacts. Join us … Continue reading Border and Immigration Funder Briefing

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD), in partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission, invites you to join FTEHSD's monthly meeting for an in-depth discussion on the City … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness: Understanding San Diego’s Shelter System

As California faces threats from federal budget and policy proposals amid an anticipated flat (no-growth) budget for its 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, strategic choices grounded in values of racial … Continue reading What’s at Stake? Governor Newsom’s 2025 – 2026 State Budget Proposal

California communities and funders are not new to responding to catastrophic wildfires. Neither are communities and funders in many other regions of the United States. This shared experience allows philanthropy … Continue reading January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires Funder Briefing: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Recovery

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 … 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 … Continue reading Learning from Lithium Valley