Introduction to Proposal Writing

Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing

Bay Area Corporate Philanthropy Panel: Creating a Corporate Culture of Giving

Panelists from area companies like Oracle, Chevron and more will discuss each of their respective approaches to institutional giving; what they look for when seeking new non-profit partnerships; and advice on how to expand your corporate giving efforts. 

Topic(s) Corporate Giving

Collaboration Roadmap: Resources for Building Strategic Nonprofit Partnerships

Learn some techniques for gathering information on potential collaborators, and get advice on how to start a new partnership in a way that will meet the needs and goals of all organizations involved.

Topic(s) Governance Collaboration Management Impact, Outcomes, Evaluation

Funder-Grantee Collaboration Story: Einhorn Family Charitable Trust & ParentCorps

Join us for a special case study to examine the inner workings of a close, symbiotic funder-grantee collaboration. Gain insights as to what elements can generate a harmonious, highly impactful collaboration that achieves the goals and missions of a nonprofit and its funder alike, with tangible results for the community that they serve.

Creating Impact Through Nonprofit and Funder Collaboration

Foundations and nonprofits explain how collaborative relationships, which go beyond mere grantmaking, ultimately result in stronger impact in communities. Panelists will share thoughts on the rationale behind their collaborations, how they make these partnerships work, what challenges they have faced along the way, and the results they 've seen from their efforts together.

Building a Results-based Board

Learn how to move your board from the reporting and activity mode of operation to a results-based approach that is informed and inspired by purpose. 

Video Strategy for Do-Gooders

This 60 minute workshop will help your organization craft an effective and integrated video strategy that will give you a solid ROI.

Book Talk: Fundraising for Social Change

Kim Klein, internationally known fundraising trainer and author of Fundraising for Social Change, shares tips on asking, strategies for donor acquisition and retention, as well as common sense approaches to many fundraising challenges.

Giving USA Review of Results and Analysis: National and Bay Area Perspectives

Total giving to U.S. charities rose 2.7 percent to an estimated $390.05 billion in 2016, according to the latest edition of Giving USA. Tune in to hear national and Bay Area perspectives from leaders in San Francisco 's non-profit sector.

Beyond Marriage Equality: What 's Next in Funding LGBTQ Issues?

Join Foundation Center West and a panel of funders as we address how philanthropy is working to address persisting challenges for LGBTQ people and communities.

Nonprofit/Corporate Partnerships: How Tipping Point Community Ensures Success for Its Grantees

This panel explores how to create successful, sustainable relationships with corporate partners.

Inside Innovation Funding: Exploring Philanthropy at the Intersection of Problem-Solving, Technology & Design

This panel looks at the ways Bay Area funders are experimenting with innovation funding.

Successfully Integrating For-Profit Board Members

This interactive session looks at how to effectively recruit, onboard and integrate for-profit board members.

The Many Ways Impact Investing Affects Nonprofits

You may have been hearing the terms “impact investing” and “social enterprise” more frequently in recent years. Impact investing is a concept being employed more and more in the social sector space, but what does it actually entail? Furthermore, how can your organization think about and benefit from impact investments?

Expanding Opportunity: Social Justice Funding in the Bay Area

How are local funders supporting grassroots organizations in our own backyard?

The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout

Beth Kanter, Aliza Sherman, and Michele Dilworth discuss self-care in the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy Blueprint 2017

In 2017, the independent sector faces an increased blurring of the lines between: government and philanthropy; and digital infrastructure and civil society. This video presents a discussion around the topics of Blueprint 2017 and how local philanthropies are reacting to these trends.

Doubling-Down on Virtual Engagement with Online Donation Platforms

Winding Down/Gearing Up: 10 Legal Tips to Get 2017 Ready

Gene Takagi and Michele Berger of NEO Law Group discuss 10 tips and ideas to get yourself ready for the next fiscal year.

Bay Area Corporate Philanthropy: Creating a Corporate Culture of Giving

Foundation Center West 's annual Corporate Giving Panel highlighted companies within our community that are dedicated to fostering a culture of giving.

Next Gen Changemakers: Youth Driven Philanthropy in the Bay Area

Join Foundation Center West as we explore this new online hub and highlight the work of the Philanthropy Initiative, a unique youth grantmaking program at Lick-Wilmerding High School, in San Francisco. Learn how local philanthropists and inspiring Bay Area youth grantmakers grapple with questions about social justice, equity, and ethics as it pertains to giving.

Moving Your Board from Good to Great

The board is humming in second gear – steady, showing up with clarity about its role, making solid decisions, taking care of business. You and the board leadership have worked really hard to get to this place. How do you move to the next level?

Meet the Changemakers: Funding Resilience, Building Leadership Capacity

Join Bay Area foundation leaders as they talk about the evolution of their capacity building work and the latest trends in their support for the leadership development and related long-term sustainability of their grantees.

Strengthening Online Engagement: Tweaking Your Social Media Strategy

Learn how you can start strengthening your organization 's online engagement with Luis Chabolla, Communications Director of Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. Luis will offer pro tips and knowledge that can be applied to all your social media channels today to invigorate engagement. 

Leveraging Social Media to Promote Fundraising Events & Engage Millennials

If you are planning an upcoming fundraiser and looking to expand your donor base to a younger audience, this program is not to be missed. 

Perspectives on Philanthropy: Insights on Giving USA

Leaders from San Francisco 's non-profit sector discuss the latest Giving USA report. 

Should Major Gifts Be Staff or Volunteer Driven?

This panel discussion will look at the pros and cons of cultivating and soliciting major donors through a staff or volunteer model, and success factors for successfully approach each, as well as a hybrid major donor program.

How Digital Storytelling Can Further Nonprofit Goals

Learn why first-person stories are so compelling and how nonprofits can engage their clients and funders in bringing powerful personal stories into public viewing arenas with Andrea Spagat of StoryCenter.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Podcasting But Were Afraid to Ask

Learn the technical aspects of creating a podcast, and how to create interesting content and find your audience with Eliza Smith, story producer and fiction editor of National Public Radio's Snap Judgment. 

Fiscal Sponsorship + Crowdfunding = $$ for Creative Projects

Explore the benefits of Fractured Atlas 's fiscal sponsorship program as a fundraising tool for creative projects. Also learn about how crowdfunding can be used with fiscal sponsorship.