SoCal Grantmakers

Relive the inspiring moments from SCG's Annual Conference — Better Together: Creating A Collective Legacy! ?? ?? ?? We are thrilled to share a recap video that captures the day's spirit and highlights our attendees' valuable insights. Throughout the day, we celebrated performances emphasizing the power of creativity and engaged in critical discussion with experts on crucial topics like housing, homelessness, climate change, and disaster mitigation. At the same time, we connected with colleagues, exchanged laughter, and created memorable moments at the photo booth. We hope you left the conference feeling invigorated and inspired with fresh perspectives on how philanthropy can leverage this pivotal moment to advance meaningful change in our communities. It was truly inspiring to see our members come together as we work to forge a lasting legacy of equity and prosperity through collaboration. What a rejuvenating experience! View Video: https://buff.ly/3YJZLwD ?? Video credit: @seanbernard via IG #SCGBetterTogether

?? LAST WEEK to register for Day One of SCG's Family Philanthropy Conference, Bridging Possibilities, taking place Friday, December 6, 2024! Join us for the highly anticipated Keynote Conversation, "Beyond the Possibilities: A Legacy of Leadership." Over the past twenty years, Carrie Avery and Claire Peeps have inspired our family foundation community as they've led the Durfee Foundation to become one of the most respected philanthropic organizations in Southern California. Rarely do we see a CEO and board chair remain at the helm of a foundation for this time, leading with consistency, intelligence, vision, and care. In October 2024, the extraordinary partnership between Carrie Avery and Claire Peeps ended its lengthy term. Before Carrie and Claire say their final goodbye, they will join the SCG family philanthropy community for an unforgettable fireside chat moderated by Robin Kramer. They will share decades of wisdom and reflect on their legacies. They will explore how building bridges has been a cornerstone of their decades-long partnerships and the importance of investing in our common humanity. As a reminder, registration is free for members of SoCal Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Register today: https://buff.ly/4gkmZBm #SCGFamilyConference

SCG is hiring! ?? Interested in working in #philanthropy? SCG is seeking applications for four new positions! Learn more and apply on our job board: https://buff.ly/45Nnb7q Associate, Programs & Conferences - This role will provide logistical and administrative support for the Programs & Conferences team, executing program and conference strategy and contributing to the organization’s overall success. The ideal candidate is interested in gaining exposure to the philanthropic sector by working on various issues, including education, health, housing/homelessness, workforce development, the environment, and more. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $74,000. Coordinator, Membership - This role will lead and execute the annual membership renewal campaign, including directly establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships to renew members, and supporting and activating other staff to renew key strategic members. The Coordinator, Membership will also be responsible for the ongoing forecasting and tracking of renewal rates, and for continually improving renewal processes and systems. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $85,400. Director, Membership & Sustainability - This role will serve as a frontline fundraiser, building relationships with members and prospective members, and translating those relationships into revenue to sustain the organization. The Director, Membership & Sustainability directly establishes and maintains ongoing relationships to cultivate and secure new members, conference sponsors, and grant funders for the organization. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. Specialist, Corporate and Issue-based Programming - This role will manage the development of regional and statewide funder educational and networking opportunities. The Specialist will provide support for specialized membership segments such as corporate philanthropy, regional funder groups, and established partnerships. They will support in cultivating and integrating regional, corporate, and partner content into a broader range of programs and conferences. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Looking to hire new staff? SCG member organizations can post on our job board for free. Submit new opportunities to be published on our website! #NewJobs #SCGJobBoard

?? LAST WEEK to Register! ?? This is the last chance to register for Day One of SCG’s Family Philanthropy Conference, Bridging Possibilities, taking place next Friday, December 6, 2024! Get your ticket today: https://buff.ly/3AYkLHy We hope you will join SCG's family philanthropy community for our annual convening. We are so proud of our incredible lineup of family philanthropy leaders who will host a series of family-focused conversations grounded in building bridges, deepening our commitments, and investing in our common humanity. Our speakers for December 6th include: Keynote Session: ?? Carrie Avery, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project ?? Robin M. Kramer, The Smidt Foundation ?? Claire Peeps, Durfee Foundation Opening Plenary Panel: ?? John Babcock, The John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation ?? Daniel Estes, Specialty Family Foundation ?? Jan Kern, SoCal Grantmakers ?? Rachel Roth, Roth Family Foundation; The Crail-Johnson Foundation Conference Remarks & Framing: ?? Christine Essel, SoCal Grantmakers ?? Kameron Green, SoCal Grantmakers ?? Jeff Schaffer, JMC Philanthropic Advisors; Carl and Roberta Deutsch Foundation In addition, we will be joined by creative partners: ?? Andrea Pescosolido, Andrea Pescosolido Art and Illustration ?? Patricia Yossen, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) As a reminder, registration is free for members of SoCal Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. #SCGBridgingPossibilities #SCGFamilyConference

Day One of SCG's Family Philanthropy Conference, Bridging Possibilities, is only two weeks away! Register today: https://buff.ly/3AYkLHy SCG's Heart of Philanthropy Award recognizes individuals with an unwavering commitment to our philanthropic community and the future of our sector. At our upcoming family conference, we are proud to present Jan Kern, SCG's Senior Philanthropy Advisor, with the 2024 Heart of Philanthropy Award to honor her unwavering dedication to SCG's family community. For twenty years, Jan has been an incredible leader in SCG’s family philanthropy work, advocating for the needs of our family members, building networks across foundations, and facilitating our Family Foundation Information Exchange (FFIX) groups. We are pleased to present Jan with this award in advance of her formal retirement from SCG on January 1st, 2025. Jan's impact on our community has been immeasurable, and we are honored to recognize her work and legacy at Day One of our Family Conference. Join us on December 6th, 2024 to celebrate Jan and wish her well in retirement. Read Jan's farewell message to the SCG community: https://buff.ly/4g3F2uJ #SCGBridgingPossibilities #SCGFamilyConference

Day One of SCG's Family Philanthropy Conference, Bridging Possibilities, is almost two weeks away! Register today to join us on December 6th, 2024: https://buff.ly/3AYkLHy As part of our December 6th program, we are proud to share our Opening Plenary Panel: "Bridging the Impossible to Action: Lessons Learned from FFIX." For almost two decades, a small group of family foundations across Southern California have come together to provide each other with peer support, rigorous discussion, and lasting community in service of effective grantmaking. These Family Foundation Information Exchange (FFIX) groups have grown over the years into a thriving philanthropic community. In this panel discussion, SCG's FFIX leaders will share insights from the many conversations they've explored in these groups and how these safe and confidential spaces have helped them build relationships and advance their foundation's work. Jan Kern, SCG's Senior Philanthropy Advisor, will facilitate this conversation, where our speakers will discuss how they have built bridges with their grantees, philanthropic community, and families that have helped pave a path forward for our sector. Our panel will include: ?? John Babcock, The John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation ?? Daniel Estes, Specialty Family Foundation ?? Jan Kern, SoCal Grantmakers ?? Rachel Roth, Roth Family Foundation; The Crail-Johnson Foundation Learn more about the conference speakers and view the agenda on our website: https://buff.ly/403o9eU #SCGBridgingPossibilities

Last Friday, members of SCG's family philanthropy community gathered for Traditions of Giving at ALMA Backyard Farms! We are elated to share a few of these wonderful moments below. ?? Traditions of Giving is annual gathering that brings together SCG's family philanthropy members to reconnect and reflect on our collective work. This year, we held Traditions of Giving at ALMA Backyard Farms, an organization that aims to reconnect formerly incarcerated folks into their communities through urban agriculture. Our family foundation members and staff helped prepare a harvest together, learning about the impact of urban farming and strengthening their connections to nature and to each other. This year, SCG held Traditions of Giving as a pre-family conference activity, expanding upon our conference theme of "Bridging Possibilities" by exploring how family funders can strengthen their bonds to their communities and embrace our shared humanity. We invite you to explore these conversations further at Day One of SCG's Family Philanthropy Conference on December 6, 2024: https://buff.ly/3AYkLHy We want to offer our gratitude to ALMA Backyard Farms for hosting us in this space for our annual gathering. And thank you to our amazing staff who joined for this event: Sequoia Thompson, Jan Kern, Monica Banks, Kameron Green, and Morgan Bennett! #TraditionsofGiving

New SCG event alert! ?? Join our upcoming Workforce Funders Group Meeting, Building Partnerships: Education and Workforce Collaborate for Equitable Economic Mobility through Systems Change and Programs, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, for a discussion on sector-based approaches and the role of intermediaries in building equitable pathways to economic mobility. Our stellar panel includes Mi-Sook Kim, Dean of College of Health, Human Services & Nursing, at the California State University-Dominguez Hills, Carrie Lemmon, Senior Vice President, Systems Change Strategy at UNITE-LA, and Bridget Netter, Sr. Vice President, Programs & Talent Development at UNITE-LA. Together, our speakers will share ways collaboration between employers, education institutions, and training partners can help increase access to high-mobility careers for communities who have experienced historical disadvantages. https://buff.ly/3OdE0Am #SCGEvents #Philanthropy #Workforce

Cal Wellness is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: John Kim, President and CEO of Catalyst California, and Kaci Y. Patterson, MBA, Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective and Social Good Solutions. Both leaders bring a wealth of expertise and deep commitment to advancing health and racial justice across California. The appointments of Kim and Patterson, both of whom lead organizations that are Cal Wellness grantees, are part of the foundation’s commitment to centering community leadership in decision-making. (cc: SoCal Grantmakers Northern California Grantmakers LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment California Budget & Policy Center) https://lnkd.in/ghrD_7Bb

Our vision at SCG is to create a more equitable world, an aspiration we share with many of you. At this time, we reaffirm the importance of standing firm in our values, our commitment to racial equity, and our dedication to building an inclusive democracy. Moving forward, we must come together to support the rights, security, and prosperity of the communities we serve in Southern California and across the state. As our sector navigates a shifting political landscape, SCG remains dedicated to supporting our members through our upscaled policy and advocacy efforts. Read SCG's full message on the 2024 Elections here: https://buff.ly/4fT1nL9 In addition, we encourage you to view updated resources, election-related programs, and advocacy opportunities on SCG's Democracy Hub: https://buff.ly/48WygnY #PublicPolicy #Democracy