#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

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...

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.

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

Catalyst's biweekly policy briefing dropped Friday 📩 In this edition, we cover fast-moving border and immigration developments in the #SanDiego / #ImperialValley region and nationally, federal budget negotiations, the local impacts of lapsed ACA subsidies, and more. catalystsd.org/navigating-p...

Community Partner Spotlight! Reading Legacies provides read-aloud experiences for kids and families, helping prepare young learners for success in school. Support for these programs is a part of our Ready to Learn partnership with the San Diego Foundation.

🎉 Congratulations to our friend and colleague Marc Philpart, CEO of @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social, who was named to TIME's 2026 "Closers" list for his bold vision and leadership in driving measurable progress toward closing racial equity gaps and shaping a more just future. time.com/collections/...

Happening this week ⚠️ Join a funder conversation ft California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker and Program Consultant Lead Ted Russell on how arts, culture, and the #creativeeconomy are being advanced through policy and advocacy at the state level. catalystsd.org/event/arts-i... #sandiegoevents

Sustained Support Fund: Apply now 🚨 Catalyst’s rapid-response, repayable grants help #nonprofits manage short-term cash flow gaps while waiting for committed funding to arrive, helping orgs avoid disruptions to critical programs impacted by federal policy changes. catalystsd.org/catalyst-col...

Join Catalyst for Fundamentals Academy, covering the “nuts and bolts” of #philanthropy 👉 In Session 1 on #TrustBasedPhilanthropy, we'll explore types of philanthropy, practices of fostering trust between funders & grantees, and participatory grantmaking methodology. catalystsd.org/event/fundam...

Multiple scholarship opportunities are available through Catalyst member organization Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, including the JL Scholarship, which supports individuals whose families have been impacted by incarceration. jcfsandiego.org/individuals-...

Catalyst's Navigating Policy Shifts update is back for the new year 👉 Our latest issue dropped last week, covering escalating ICE enforcement, volatile federal and state funding, and developments at the Supreme Court. Access it here: catalystsd.org/navigating-p... #philanthropy #publicpolicy

Pro bono consulting opp for #SanDiego nonprofits⚠️ Apply now to work with Amplified Impact Partners’ Signature Teams and receive customized consulting support around financial sustainability, operational efficiency, strategic planning & more. Apply by Jan 29. amplified.org/apply #sandiegononprofit

The Catalyst Data Hub is a new data resource available at no cost to our region's funders and #nonprofits, which helps you see how funding flows, identify partners, and explore the full landscape of giving in San Diego & Imperial County. Join a virtual launch event on Feb 5: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Catalyst stands with 30 CA foundations to oppose changes to the "Public Charge" rule ➡️ The Dept of Homeland Security is proposing changes that would create widespread confusion and fear for immigrants and mixed-status families around accessing public benefits that exist to support their well-being.

Join us in welcoming Rachael Orose, who has joined Catalyst member organization United Way of San Diego County as the nonprofit's new President & CEO 🎉🎉🎉 We look forward to working with Rachael and the United Way team in this exciting new chapter. @unitedwaysd.bsky.social

Catalyst stands with 30 CA foundations to oppose changes to the #PublicCharge rule ➡️The Dept of Homeland Security is proposing changes that would create widespread confusion and fear for immigrants and mixed-status families around accessing public benefits that exist to support their well-being.

Through the Literary Arts Fund, @fordfoundation.org, @mellon.org, @macfound.org & other funders will award $50M over 5 years, dramatically increasing support for the #nonprofit literary arts field to ensure a robust U.S. literary culture in support of creative writers. www.pbs.org/newshour/art...

Catalyst member Price Philanthropies Foundation has awarded $10 million to establish a UCSD Behavioral Health Hub ➡️ This investment will expand access to critically needed mental health services in #SanDiego County and launch a behavioral health workforce training hub. today.ucsd.edu/story/10-mil...

Our members are hiring! Check out new career opportunities with Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego and International Community Foundation available now on the Catalyst job board: catalystsd.org/join-us/job-board. #philanthropyjobs #sandiegojobs #socialimpactjobs #sandiegononprofit

🎧 How the Sierra Club Foundation is leaning into system-level investing; the 1803 Fund’s ambitious plans to restore historically Black neighborhoods in Portland; and, how financial advisors can meet clients’ demand for impact investing opportunities. impactalpha.com/sierra-club-...

👏 👏  Congrats to our CEO, Grant Oliphant, Managing Director, Mike Krenn, Board Members Constance Carroll and Mary Walshok, and Chairman of the Board, Dan Yates for being included in the San Diego Business Journal's 500 Most Influential People in San Diego for 2025. Read more: heyor.ca/SNotxu

Please join us in congratulating Catalyst members Grant Oliphant (@prebysfdn.bsky.social), Nancy Sasaki (United Way SDCounty), and Mark Stuart (San Diego Foundation), who have been recognized among the SD Business Journal's Most Influential People in #SanDiego for 2025! 🎉 #sd500 #sandiegoleaders

What We're Reading 📚 Catalyst member @calwellness.bsky.social invests nearly all of its $1 billion endowment with mission aligned strategies -- focusing on diverse fund managers and investments with long-term community impacts while ensuring strong financial performance. fortune.com/2025/12/03/f...

Our new Navigating Policy Shifts Briefing was released today, with a feature on the official relaunch of the bipartisan Philanthropy Caucus, a crucial channel for sustained partnership between philanthropy and Congress. ➡️ Get the details here: catalystsd.org/news/biweekl... #philanthropy

Time is running out ⌛ Nominate a #SanDiego leader working towards racial equity & social justice in SD County for a $50,000 unrestricted grant award from the Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice by Dec 31st: catalystsd.org/nancy/ 📣 Reshare to ensure more changemakers are considered for this award!

ICYMI ⚠️ Our November Navigating Policy Shifts briefing covered financial pressures facing nonprofits and educational institutions, proposed changes to the public charge rule, and #SanDiego County's unique multi-million dollar partnership with private #philanthropy. catalystsd.org/news/biweekl...

After her #sabbatical, Catalyst CEO Megan Thomas shared, "Taking time off works. It is not indulgent or optional [...] And it’s important for leaders who value their people to build organizations that are interdependent, not resting on one person’s daily activities." catalystsd.org/news/sabbati...

Our CEO Megan Thomas sat down with @fundthepeople.bsky.social's @rustystahl.bsky.social to dig in to how organized #philanthropy is responding to the administration's attacks on the nonprofit sector, including partnerships creating an impact in #SanDiego. Listen @ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice deadline to nominate is December 31st 🚨 The NJFSJ supports under-celebrated individuals working towards #racialequity and #socialjustice in #SanDiego County, and honorees receive $50,000 in unrestricted funding to advance their work. catalystsd.org/nancy/

The Catalyst crew traveled to the #ImperialValley for a day planned by our own Maria Peinado! Here are just a few highlights from our visits with local nonprofits and small businesses that are moving their communities forward. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #imperialcounty #lithiumvalley

Once the world’s largest nonprofit with a mission to harness AI for humanity, #OpenAI strayed from its original charitable purpose and is now valued at over $500B. What does this dramatic corporate restructuring mean for the public good? Explore with us: business.calnonprofits.org/ap/Events/Re...

Join our team! Catalyst's new Controller will ensure organizational excellence by leading financial management, including compliance and reporting. Get the details here ➡️ catalystsd.org/join-us/job-board/ #sandiegojobs #careeropportunity #socialimpactjobs

Close out the year with Catalyst! Join us Wednesday, December 10th for an evening of connection and celebration at the Catalyst Winter Member Social! Reconnect with familiar faces or spark new relationships with fellow funders over drinks and light bites. ➡️ catalystsd.org/event/2025-w...

Stop the Hate update🚨 New infusion of state funding gives philanthropy an opportunity to sustain critically needed services in #SanDiego & #ImperialCounty. Insights from 3 years of anti-hate work in the border region ➡️ catalystsd.org/news/stop-the-hate-program-update/ #stopthehateca #philanthropy

Team Catalyst joined a delegation of #SanDiego and #ImperialCounty #nonprofits at @calnonprofits.bsky.social's public policy conference to strategize with nonprofits from across the state. Our sector's collective voice matters as we work to protect our communities and shape what comes next.

Catalyst's latest Navigating Policy Shifts briefing out now 📩 Check your inbox for news on local impacts of the shutdown, increasing scrutiny of #philanthropy and #nonprofits, and resources for funders to support rising community needs. Access previous installments 👉 catalystsd.org/navigating-p...

ICYMI 🌟 At Bright Spots: Igniting Change, Together, we invited #philanthropy and #nonprofits to look toward what’s working for inspiration and to celebrate the sparks of creativity and collaboration that are moving our communities forward. #CatalystAC2025 #SanDiego www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ge...

#SanDiego nonprofits: Join a free legal clinic this Thursday 11/6 to meet with attorneys from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. Get expert guidance on how to protect your organization’s mission and identify potential legal risks. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #sandiegononprofit

You're invited! This Thursday Nov 6th join #SanDiegononprofit leaders for a special convening with Do Good Leadership & Fund the People to pinpoint concrete ways we can take action in support of our region's nonprofit workforce. catalystsd.org/event/reflec... #SanDiegoEvents @rustystahl.bsky.social

Our 2025 Annual Conference, Bright Spots: Igniting Change, Together, brought Catalyst’s community of #SanDiego and #ImperialValley changemakers together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration of people and ideas sparking progress in philanthropy. catalystsd.org/news/bright-...

Upcoming partner event: What San Diegans need to know about immigration arrests and how to help your neighbors 👉 Join @daylightsdnews.bsky.social Nov 6th for a community conversation about immigration actions across San Diego’s communities: catalystsd.org/event/a-ligh... #sandiego #sandiegoevents

Event on #divestment and #impactinginvesting coming up this Thursday, October 30th 🗓️ With billions in philanthropic assets invested in financial markets, advocates have long called for divestment from private detention facilities and the prison-industrial complex. catalystsd.org/event/puttin...

The whiplash of uncertainty continues. Get the facts on federal actions and actionable strategies for #philanthropy to best support our communities in Catalyst's newest Navigating Policy Shifts issue: catalystsd.org/news/navigat... #sandiego #imperialvalley #sandiegononprofit #governmentshutdown

With hate rising and anti-hate work losing federal funding, #StoptheHateCA is the main protection for our diverse communities and helps keep California a place where all people can belong and feel safe. Read @governor.ca.gov's statement here: bit.ly/action-in-ca #UnitedAgainstHateWeek

Missed our event on how #artificialintelligence is reshaping #philanthropy and #nonprofits? We've made the complete webinar recording ft @jeanwestrick.bsky.social available online for you to explore values-aligned adoption of #AI in the social impact sector👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M1r...

In the news🗞️ Catalyst member #ImperialValley Wellness Foundation awards $102K in new health and wellness grants to 18 orgs serving those with the greatest social/health inequities in Imperial County, with awards ranging from $5K to $10K 🎉 www.thedesertreview.com/news/local/i... @sdsurf.bsky.social

We're joining communities across California for #UnitedAgainstHateWeek. By celebrating our differences and championing inclusion, we can build a future free from hate and bias. Access 20 Ideas for Action and local & statewide events at www.unitedagainsthateweek.org/20-ideas-for... #stopthehateca

New Partner Event Open to Catalyst Members ⏩ The idea of restoring faith in government by speeding the delivery of housing and other infrastructure is appealing. Can that happen without harming the environment and already overburdened communities? catalystsd.org/event/can-ab...