Burnout. Staff reductions and program cuts. A challenging funding environment. An atmosphere of fear. And, as ever, creative adaptations. These are a few themes from new #CenterforEffectivePhilanthropy data in the State of Nonprofits 2026: bit.ly/state-of-non...

Housing is not a standalone issue: it's the foundation that makes interventions in health, employment and more possible. Co-hosted w Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego, this session is for philanthropic funders to better understand how housing investments help prevent & end homelessness.

Catalyst member highlight ➡️ In 2027, @calwellness.bsky.social will roll out its new strategic framework, Building the Power to Be Well. The framework identifies race, money, and power as key forces that determine who gets to be healthy in California. Learn more: www.calwellness.org/news/buildin...

Catalyst President & CEO Megan Thomas traveled to San Francisco last week for Northern California Grantmakers’ Annual Conference: Rooted in Courage. Here are a few of her takeaways on building the social impact sector’s collective, connected strength. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Join funders for a day-long working meeting in Sacramento which will formally launch California's #2030Census Statewide Funders Initiative ➡️ Our goal is to begin planning, mobilizing, and building the infrastructure needed to support a complete, accurate count in CA. philanthropyca.tfaforms.net/578

Congratulations to the 2026 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice award recipients! 🎉 Geneviéve Jones-Wright and Samantha Williams will receive $50,000 unrestricted grants to further their groundbreaking work. Learn more about NJFSJ finalists at catalystsd.org/nancy

#Impactinvesting is a powerful yet underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact & environmental goals, amplify impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding for future work. Join this 101-level #impinv overview to learn more. catalystsd.org/event/fundam...

The latest issue of our Navigating Policy Shifts briefing dropped Friday. Issue 36 includes updates on federal spending, local budgets, the proposed data center in Imperial County, and much more 👉 Access previous briefings and sign up for the newsletter at catalystsd.org/navigating-p...

#StoptheHateCA partner #AllianceSanDiego and the #StartWithDignity campaign featured in San Diego Voice & Viewpoint ➡️ As regional lead for Stop the Hate CA Border Region, Catalyst has worked alongside 26 local orgs to disrupt cycles of hate in our communities since 2022. sdvoice.info/starting-wit...

Celebrating 50 Years of Catalyst: New Speakers & Registration Deadline Extended ✨ We’re pleased to announce three featured speakers joining us to celebrate on May 6th. catalystsd.org/event/fifty/ Registration has been extended, but act quickly to secure your place! #sandiegoevents

Connie Archbold Robinson will lead the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego, helping local nonprofits navigate change & build stronger organizations through collaboration. Nonprofits ➡️ Sign up for the NSISD newsletter for updates as resources become available: catalystsd.org/nsi-san-diego/

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." www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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/

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

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...

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...

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. www.philanthropyca.org/news/laying-...

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 ➡️https://catalystsd.org/event/arts-advocacy-at-a-crossroads-a-day-of-conversation-community-action #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. ncphilanthropy.org/.../voluntee... #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. cof.org/grantmaker-s...

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/

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

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. ➡️ catalystsd.org/.../Pulse-of...

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...

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. www.philanthropyca.org/news/2026-20...

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/

#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