Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

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We're a community of funders driven to actions that improve social outcomes for the San Diego and Imperial counties region and beyond. www.catalystsd.org #philanthropy #socialchange #sandiego #imperialvalley #nonprofits

NORTH COUNTY PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL PRESENTS A Special Webinar Panel: A Special Webinar Panel: Women in Leadership Women in Leadership A panel discussion on women in leadership and the importance of inclusivity and community partnerships to elevate our region. MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Daylight San Diego SPJ recognizes Daylight San Diego for outstanding reporting in 2025
Navigating Policy Shifts From immigration to redistricting, this issue explores where local and federal systems are shifting and where philanthropy can engage with purpose. Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Ability Central Now Accepting Letters of Intent 2027-2028 Grant Opportunity Funding innovative projects that expand communication, accessibility, and inclusion across California. LOI deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT Funding Available: $10,000-$200,000 per project Grant duration: two-year grant period (2027-2028) Eligible applications: California nonprofits and research institutions Apply today: Deadline August 31, 2026
Investing in newsrooms to strengthen community journalism across the Golden State Applications open July 6, 2026 California Civic Media Program California Business and Economic Development
The San Diego Union Tribune State legislators included just $30 million for the Stop the Hate program in their proposed budget, and Gov. Newsom didn’t include any funding at all in his.
Welcome! So glad to have you here, Ability Central
Thank you Stop the Hate Visit www.stopthehateca.org
The San Diego Union Tribue These community health clinics are led by pharmacists and filling gaps in health care
Philanthropy CA Data Brief Following the Money for California's Climate Bond A Philanthropic Perspective on Closing the Climate and Equity Funding Gap Lily Bui SoCal Grantmakers
Capacity building at the core Reflections from four years with Stop the Hate Border Region Written by Tuyen Nguyen
The San Diego Union Tribune local news She wanted health care to feel more human again Samantha Williams is co-founder and CEO of JIREH Providers, a nonprofit mobile community health clinic supporting people in Southeastern San Diego. She is also one of the two recipients of teh 2026 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice Award, recognizing her ongoing work to change the inequities in the health care system.
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Housing & Homelessness: Where Philanthropy Can Make the Difference June 4, 0226 Presented with Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego Downtown San Diego Address provided upon registration Register at catalystsd.org/events
Northern California Grantmakers Courage as a Collective Practice
funder collaborative 2030 Census Statewide Funder Table Join an in-person working meeting to launch California’s 2030 Census Statewide Funders Initiative as we shape a strong, collaborative, and strategic philanthropic approach to an accurate census count in California. REGISTER AT catalystsd.org/events May 20, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm LOCATION In-person meeting Sacramento
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Fundamentals Academy An inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of philanthropy Session 4: Impact Investing May 12, 9:00am-12:00pm
The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Stop the Hate CA Starting with Dignity: How Alliance San Diego is Confronting Hate by Affirming Each Person's Humanity Edward Henderson, California Black Media via Voice & Viewpoint Newswire
50 Years of Catalyst Event Sponsors Prebys Foundation Qualcomm Jewish Community Foundation San Diego David C. Copley Foundation North County Philanthropy Council San Diego Foundation University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences The Nonprofit Institute
Connie Archbold Robinson joins the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative
50 Years of Catalyst Event sponsor Prebys Foundation Thank you to our sponsors!
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/
Fundamentals Academy: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence
Welcome to the Catalyst Team! Anna Maria Maybury Louis Gonzalez
50 years of Catalyst Celebration Host Richard Tate President & CEO, The California Wellness Foundation
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
50 Years of Catalyst 50th Anniversary Celebration May 6, 2026 Downtown San Diego Tickets on Sale Now
Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative Investing in Nonprofit Resilience Learn about a new fund coming to San Diego
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
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXII: Borders, Budgets, and Ballots Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
The Seacove Fund Now accepting applications for 2026 CHANGE Grants!
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXI: Short-Term Shifts Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
50 years of Catalyst
Foundations call for public health emergency over immigration enforcement violence
Arts & Intersections Casemaking, Advocacy, and the Creative Economy Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00pm to 2:00pm Mingei International Museum Balboa Park Cultural District
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Sustained Support Fund A rapid-response, repayable grant to help nonprofits manage short-term cash flow gaps while waiting for committed funding to arrive
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Fundamentals Academy An inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of philanthropy Session 1: Trust Based Philanthropy February 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Immigration enforcement is escalating in many cities around the country, and funders can prepare by learning from what’s happening in other cities and ensuring grantees and their own staff know their rights and have rapid response plans in place. Expect spikes in demand for immigration legal aid, language access, and basic needs support as families avoid systems they previously relied on.
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