Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

Catalyst Annual Conference Registration Now Open! 🚨 Behind theories and logic models is the doing that makes up the real work of social change. Activating Power: Moving from Theory to Action is for anyone hungry for closing the strategy slides tab and getting to work. Join us on September 12th as we break down big ideas into practical steps and adaptable practices that have the power to change the landscape in California’s Southern Border Region. bit.ly/CatalystAC24 The Magnolia, a theatre filled with history and culture in the heart of East County, makes the perfect backdrop for our gathering. We cannot wait to fill it with the signature energy of a Catalyst conference, complete with immersive breakout sessions, local flavors, and lasting connections sparked through our time together. Stay tuned for more info on breakout sessions, speakers, and keynote coming soon. Get pricing information and purchase tickets here: bit.ly/CatalystAC24 #CatalystAC24 #conference #philanthropy #sandiego #imperialcounty #socialchange #nonprofits #professionaldevelopment #networking

#GrantOpp 🚨 Catalyst member organization The Kinship Fund has launched their first grant cycle. Connection Grants are small grants to nonprofits providing services that uplift women and girls through education, mentorship, prevention of youth incarceration, and development of whole-person wellbeing. Applications will remain open until final decisions are made in mid-September. Grants will be distributed no later than September 31, 2024. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gJ9_rrzK #grantopportunity #fundingopportunity

Special thanks to The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the Headliner Sponsor for Catalyst's 2024 Annual Conference! Prebys works to create an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans so that more people are financially secure, healthy, and empowered; that communities are more uplifting and connected; and that the institutions and systems that serve us offer equitable access to opportunity. The Foundation invests in visual and performing arts, medical research, healthcare, and youth success across the San Diego region. Learn more about our Headliner Sponsor at https://www.prebysfdn.org/. Funders and nonprofits can register for Activating Power, coming up September 12th, at https://lnkd.in/gADGecTB #catalystconf24 #sponsorshoutout #conference #sandiegoevents #imperialcounty

Join a special Arts & Intersections follow-up conversation on August 13th with Laura Callanan, Founding Partner of Upstart Co-Lab, for a deep dive into Upstart's new Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy -- the first impact investing vehicle for U.S. creative industries. Contact Kamaal Martin at [email protected] to register. #impinv #artsfunding #CreativeEconomy #impactinvesting

What We're Reading 📚 It's summertime, which means more free time to spend exploring outdoor spaces. However, not everyone has equal access to these spaces. In her article 'We need to stop believing the outdoors is free,' Nik Elvy breaks down why people with lower incomes are less likely to access natural environments. She also shares ways to 'poverty proof' the outdoors and outdoor learning, starting with acknowledging and discussing the issue. Although this article was written during the lockdown when COVID heightened our awareness of outdoor access, the nature gap still exists today. https://lnkd.in/dtvRYdc #recommendedreading #environmentalequity

Secure your discount *now* for Catalyst's premiere social impact gathering. Early bird discounted pricing is available to current Catalyst members, non-member funders, and the NGO community until tomorrow, July 31. With rich content and networking activities for social sector leaders in San Diego and Imperial counties, Activating Power will bring the signature energy of a Catalyst conference, complete with immersive breakout sessions, local flavors, and lasting connections sparked through our time together. bit.ly/CatalystConf24 #earlybirddiscount #sandiegoevents #imperialcounty #philanthropy #annualconference #professionaldevelopment #networking

Congratulations to International Community Foundation President & CEO Marisa Aurora Quiroz on receiving the prestigious Charles Nathanson Memorial Award for Cross-Border Region Building, as one of LEAD San Diego's 2024 Visionary Awards honorees 🎉 🎉 🎉 We are proud to have ICF as a long-time Catalyst member organization and appreciate Marisa's dynamic philanthropic leadership! LEAD San Diego's annual Visionary Awards celebrate innovative, collaborative, and change-making leadership. Leadership that is making meaningful, long-lasting impacts on the people, neighborhoods, and industries of our bi-national region. Learn more about the event, coming up September 19th, here: https://lnkd.in/g5qgC8S #philanthropy #sandiego #leadership #membershipmonday

Navigating the world of philanthropy can be complex, and incorporating family dynamics adds another layer of challenges. Building on the success of our inaugural family philanthropy cohort, we are excited to offer another opportunity to explore strategies for engaging your family in philanthropy. Lorenza Fabre Vega from LATATTORE FOUNDATION and Kris Lin-Bronner from Dr. Bronner's Family Foundation will join us to share their experiences, including how they’ve navigated their families’ philanthropic journeys and their path to onboarding the next generation. Join us to meet and connect with other family foundations, donor-advised fund (DAF) holders, and individual donors who share your passion for maximizing philanthropic impact. Come for the inspiration, stay for the connections, and leave with fresh ideas to amplify your work. https://lnkd.in/gUR7FPGm #familyphilanthropy #DAFs #DAFholder #donoradvisedfund #familygiving

Catalyst continues to grow, with two exciting new additions! We are pleased to welcome Maryan Osman as our new Director of Programs and Learning and to celebrate Katie Janowiak's promotion to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Impact. Read our latest article to learn more about Katie and Maryan and their inspiring work and passions. https://lnkd.in/gWpr3r-S

In philanthropy, progress is not only about funds allocated, but also supporting and empowering nonprofits with the resources they need to more easily own, manage, and share success measures - both pre- and post-grant award. Join our friends at UpMetrics for an info session on the Impact Accelerator Initiative, which offers nonprofits free access to their platform and resources to support collective learning and mission-aligned impact on a larger scale. Happening tomorrow, July 25th at 11am PT - https://lnkd.in/eFXFHcCx #nonprofits #nonprofittech #philanthropy #collectivelearning #grantees #freeresource The Nonprofit Institute