Session #3 of Catalyst's Fundamentals Academy, our signature professional development series for #philanthropy, is in the books! The group explored ways to assess #nonprofit financial information in ways that are practical, grounded in equity, and responsive to the needs of grantee partners.
Philanthropy had a strong advocacy voice during our annual #PhilanthropyCA Sacramento Day, as our delegation explored how philanthropy & government can collaborate to support our communities➡️ We met with 24 legislative offices, @governor.ca.gov, and state agencies focused on disaster recovery & more
Catalyst's Kamaal Martin, who serves on the #SanDiego Commission for Arts & Culture, weighs in with @sandiegouniontribune.com on the City's proposed $11.8M in cuts to local arts support, says proposed cuts are virtually "dismantling a $10.8 billion economic engine."
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50 Years of Catalyst Event sponsor Prebys Foundation Thank you to our sponsors!
We're two weeks away from Catalyst's 50th Anniversary Celebration🎉 Join us May 6 for an inspiring evening alongside funders, partners, and community leaders whose vision and leadership continue to shape #SanDiego & Imperial Counties. Ticket sales close Thursday, April 16. catalystsd.org/event/fifty/
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Budget uncertainty at the federal, state, and local levels increases pressure on safety-net systems and nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services. Demand for support related to food assistance, housing stability, health care access, and other basic needs is likely to rise. Philanthropy can help stabilize community-serving organizations during periods of fiscal disruption and support coordination among providers as government funding fluctuates. Learn more in Catalyst’s latest policy briefing: catalystsd.org/navigating-policy-shifts/
Our new Navigating Policy Shifts briefing dropped Friday, covering reduced CalFresh food assistance for 13,000 San Diegans, Congressional oversight of immigration detention facilities & more. Access previous briefings/sign up to receive briefings directly at catalystsd.org/navigating-policy-shifts/
Honored to cohost the #SanDiego kickoff for Arts, Culture & Creativity Month with #CAfortheArts and #sdartmatters as we explored how the #arts are essential to our region's economic vitality and civic life, yet increasingly under threat by public funding cuts.
#artsadvocacy #sandiegoarts #ACCM
Fundamentals Academy: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence
Funder #professionaldevelopment April 14 💡 Learn key indicators of nonprofit financial health and ways to refine your practices for assessing nonprofit fiscal health.
The session is split into morning & afternoon sections -- participants can join one or both. catalystsd.org/event/fundam...
Welcome to the Catalyst Team! Anna Maria Maybury Louis Gonzalez
Join us in welcoming Anna Maria Maybury (Director of Programs and Learning) and Louis Gonzalez (Controller) to the Catalyst team! 🎊
We invited our new team members to answer a brief Q&A. Read our latest article to learn more about Anna Maria and Louis: catalystsd.org/news/meet-an...
50 years of Catalyst Celebration Host Richard Tate President & CEO, The California Wellness Foundation
Announcing Our 50th Celebration Host: Richard Tate 🎉 As we gather to mark 50 years of collective impact, we’re honored to welcome Richard Tate, President & CEO of @calwellness.bsky.social, as our celebration host!
↪️ Register by April 16 to join: catalystsd.org/event/fifty/
The #2030Census will guide billions in federal funding for schools, healthcare, and other essential services in CA communities. We're launching the #PhilanthropyCA Statewide Funders Table to align on how #philanthropy can ensure every Californian is counted.
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8th annual California Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month - April 2026 Soap Factory / Logan Heights Arts Advocacy at a Crossroads: A Day of Conversation, Community & Action at the SOAP Factory April 2nd, 3pm to 4:30pm Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Gray Area San Diego San Diego Art Matters Americans for the Arts CA for the Arts
The #arts are under pressure. Join us April 2nd to learn how arts advocacy is shaping local, statewide, and national decisions about how the arts are supported in our communities ➡️catalystsd.org/event/arts-advocacy-at-a...
#sandiegoevents
Join Catalyst’s first 2026 gathering of our Family Foundations Community of Practice coming up April 7! This funder-only space is designed for learning, knowledge exchange, and connection with fellow family philanthropy peers and staff: catalystsd.org/event/family...
#philanthropy #familyfoundation
Thrilled to be in El Centro for a #StoptheHateCA community empowerment workshop led by #ImperialValley Social Justice Committee -- @sdicaclu.bsky.social, CA Civil Rights Dept & elected officials led community conversations on civil rights issues including immigration enforcement & workers’ rights.
Join our friends at @daylightsdnews.bsky.social for Making Home: How Immigrants Use Art to Find Belonging on Saturday, 3/28. bit.ly/makinghome2026
Catalyst is proud to serve as fiscal sponsor of Daylight San Diego, a local journalism startup which strives to empower San Diego's diverse communities.
Nominate a #volunteer with your #nonprofit to be recognized for their service at the North County Philanthropy Council Awards Celebration! Deadline to nominate is Friday, March 20th.
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#sandiegoevents
#GrantOpportunity for youth-focused #SanDiego nonprofits ➡️ @prebysfdn.bsky.social's Rooted & Rising: Youth Leaders grant program invests in youth leadership programs that cultivate skills, confidence, and pathways for civic engagement. Apply by April 17th at www.prebysfdn.org/.../2026-roo...
#Foundations: participate in Council on Foundations' #Grantmaker Salary & Benefits Survey by May 14⚠️ Survey data provides the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition/compensation in the US, informing budgeting, talent recruitment & retention strategies.
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50 Years of Catalyst 50th Anniversary Celebration May 6, 2026 Downtown San Diego Tickets on Sale Now
Registration is now open for Catalyst's 50th anniversary! 🎊 On May 6, we'll gather at Venue 808 in downtown San Diego as we celebrate the energy, leadership, and collective resolve that have propelled our work forward for half a century. We hope you join us.
catalystsd.org/event/fifty/
Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative Investing in Nonprofit Resilience Learn about a new fund coming to San Diego
Just announced 🚨 Catalyst will serve as fiscal sponsor for the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego (NSI SD), a new pooled fund designed to help nonprofits navigate critical moments of change. catalystsd.org/nsi-san-diego/
#sandiego #sandiegononprofit #philanthropy #nonprofitresilience
Leadership for this moment: Member lunch with GEO's Marcus Walton Join us to discuss how philanthropic governance and leadership keep pace with change Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Member lunch with national #philanthropy leader Marcus Walton, CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, on March 24 ↪️ Explore how today's philanthropic leadership can keep pace with change and act as agile, values-driven partners to nonprofits and communities. catalystsd.org/event/leader...
🆕 Catalyst's 2025 Pulse of the Practice report findings now live 🚨 Survey data 35 #SanDiego & #ImperialCounty foundations offers a snapshot of how #philanthropy in our region is evolving to move money faster, grow unrestricted funding and strengthen collaboration.
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We had fantastic first Fundamentals Academy session covering the core practices of #trustbasedphilanthropy and participatory grantmaking! Join us for the next training in our 4-part series on March 10 as we dig into the do's and don'ts of #advocacy for #philanthropy 👉 catalystsd.org/series/funda...
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXII: Borders, Budgets, and Ballots Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
Check your inbox for Catalyst's latest Navigating Policy Shifts briefing + pertinent resources and events 🚨 This week's briefing covers federal and local budgets, border and immigration, redistricting, and more. Access previous issues at catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
Our new primer for philanthropy on the CA Budget Climate & Disaster Resilience summarizes climate change, environmental protection, and wildfire resilience elements of Governor Newsom's proposed budget, with strategic recommendations for philanthropy.
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A broad coalition of foundations & #philanthropy networks has signed on to the Level Up Pledge ➡️ Signers will increase endowment payout rates/grantmaking budgets for the next 2 years in response to the current "code-red moment for our democracy and communities."
levelupphilanthropy.org/the-pledge/
The Seacove Fund Now accepting applications for 2026 CHANGE Grants!
#GrantOpportunity for #SanDiego nonprofits 🚨 The Seacove Fund's 2026 CHANGE Grants will provide $5,000 in unrestricted funding to nonprofits working in the areas of Health & Wellness and Education & Training. Applications are due March 20th. www.theseacovefund.com/apply.html
#sandiegononprofits
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXI: Short-Term Shifts Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
Check your inbox for our latest policy briefing📩 This week we cover legal challenges to the right of foundations and nonprofits to support underrepresented communities, opportunities to support local immigrant communities in the face of increased enforcement, and more.
catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
50 years of Catalyst
Save the Date: Celebrating 50 Years of Catalyst 🎉 🎉 🎉 Join us in downtown San Diego on May 6th for a once-in-a-generation celebration to honor our roots, recognize the people who have shaped this vibrant network, and look ahead to what’s possible when philanthropy moves with purpose.
Foundations call for public health emergency over immigration enforcement violence
We join 23 California foundations including @calendow.bsky.social, @calwellness.bsky.social, @mettafund.bsky.social, and @prebysfdn.bsky.social in calling on officials to declare public health emergencies in response to violent immigration enforcement.
www.calwellness.org/news/foundat...
At United We Stand: Defending Democracy and Each Other, we joined community leaders at a moment when immigrant communities are being targeted and fear is being used to divide us. Proud to show up with and for the people who call our region home. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
@calfund.bsky.social