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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yes in God’s Backyard reaches exciting milestone 👉 After years of growth with Catalyst's support, the organization is now an independent 501c3, poised to expand its work helping faith communities develop permanently affordable housing across #SanDiegoCounty. catalystsd.org/news/yes-in-... #YIGBY

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Catalyst member the Samuel Lawrence Fdn to host #SanOnofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy. Policymakers, scientists, businesses & community stakeholders will address challenges of spent fuel and transition to clean, safe energy alternatives. www.samuellawrencefoundation.org/san-onofre-s...

Register today! San Onofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy
August 20, 2026 Scripps Seaside Forum 9am=4pm
Samuel Lawrence Foundation

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Member news 🚨 @prebysfdn.bsky.social acquires theater site to advance vision for housing, arts and culture, and economic opportunity in downtown #SanDiego. The move is part of Prebys's mission-aligned investment portfolio and does not impact its grantmaking budget. www.prebysfdn.org/stories/blog...

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Prebys Foundation Acquires California Theater Site to Advance Vision for a More Vibrant Downtown San Diego

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Women in Leadership ✨ Join Catalyst CEO Megan Thomas for a virtual conversation with fellow nonprofit and community leaders about their unique journeys and practical advice for leading with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Presented by North County Philanthropy Council.

NORTH COUNTY PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL PRESENTS A Special Webinar Panel: A Special Webinar Panel:
Women in Leadership Women in Leadership
A panel discussion on women in leadership and the importance
of inclusivity and community partnerships to elevate our region.
MONDAY
AUGUST 31, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Nominate a leader enhancing well-being in #SanDiego County for the Prebys Leadership Awards by July 23⏳ Catalyst member org @prebysfdn.bsky.social will award $100K each to 5 leaders advancing health & well being, medical research, youth success, and arts & culture. www.prebysfdn.org/.../2027-pre...

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

@daylightsdnews.bsky.social receives 17 journalism awards, including recognition of Daylight co-founder as Journalist of the Year! 🎉 Catalyst serves as fiscal sponsor for Daylight, providing structural support for the independent newsroom focused on representing the diverse communities of San Diego.

Daylight San Diego
SPJ recognizes Daylight San Diego for outstanding reporting in 2025

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our latest Navigating Policy Shifts briefing hit inboxes Friday, covering renewed Stop the Hate funding, San Diego City Council's move to preserve affordable housing stock, growing scrutiny around data center developments in CA & more. Access our previous briefings at catalystsd.org/navigating-p...

Navigating Policy Shifts
From immigration to redistricting, this issue explores where local and federal systems are shifting and where philanthropy can engage with purpose.
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#Grantopportunity for accessibility-focused projects in CA 🚨 Catalyst member organization Ability Central is accepting Letters of Intent for innovative projects that expand communication, #accessibility, and #inclusion for people who are Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent across California.

Ability Central
Now Accepting Letters of Intent
2027-2028 Grant Opportunity
Funding innovative projects that expand communication, accessibility, and inclusion across California.
LOI deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT
Funding Available: $10,000-$200,000 per project
Grant duration: two-year grant period (2027-2028)
Eligible applications: California nonprofits and research institutions
Apply today: Deadline August 31, 2026

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Funding opp for community #journalism🚨 The CA Civic Media Program is a public-private investment in local & statewide journalism, directly funding CA news organizations producing original, fact-based reporting on California communities and the institutions that shape daily life. cacivicmedia.org

Investing in newsrooms to strengthen community journalism across the Golden State
Applications open July 6, 2026
California Civic Media Program
California Business and Economic Development

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#StopTheHateCA grant initiative launched in 2021 to support communities affected by hate crimes and support preventative programming. But as we approach the June 30 deadline to finalize the CA budget, the future Stop the Hate funding is uncertain. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/.../state-fu...

The San Diego Union Tribune
State legislators included just $30 million for the Stop the Hate program in their proposed budget, and Gov. Newsom didn’t include any funding at all in his.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Welcome @abilitycentral.bsky.social to the Catalyst membership community! Dedicated to advancing access for people who are Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent, Ability Central supports community-driven solutions through strategic grantmaking, partnerships and trusted resources ➡️ abilitycentral.org

Welcome! So glad to have you here, Ability Central

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thank you to the Assembly and Senate for including $30 million for the #StopTheHateCA program in the 2026 CA Budget! 👏 We applaud you for continuing to support Californians in the face of hate. @asmdarshana.bsky.social @asmmikefong.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social @aapilegcaucus.bsky.social

Thank you
Stop the Hate
Visit www.stopthehateca.org

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🗞️ 2026 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice finalist Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir profiled in the San Diego Union-Tribune! Learn about how Dr. JAM is advancing #healthequity through community-based preventative health clinics: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/07/t... @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social

The San Diego Union Tribue
These community health clinics are led by pharmacists and filling gaps in health care

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

CA’s $10B climate bond is officially in motion. Prop 4 is doing the heavy lifting for climate adaptation while federal funding faces unprecedented freezes. But a "resilience gap" is emerging between state spending & philanthropic support. www.philanthropyca.org/news/data-br... #philanthropyca

Philanthropy CA
Data Brief
Following the Money for California's Climate Bond
A Philanthropic Perspective on Closing the Climate and Equity Funding Gap
Lily Bui
SoCal Grantmakers

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We applaud @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social and the State Legislature for creating the #StoptheHate program in 2021, and for their continued support for 180 community-based organizations addressing and preventing hate across the state. Learn about this statewide effort to end hate: stopthehateca.org

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For 4 years, Catalyst served as border region lead for #stopthehateca, working alongside 27 nonprofits across #SanDiego & #ImperialCounty. What we've learned may challenge how #philanthropy thinks about anti-hate work, and where it shows up in their own priorities: catalystsd.org/news/capacit...

Capacity building at the core
Reflections from four years with Stop the Hate Border Region
Written by Tuyen Nguyen

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

2026 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice recipient Samantha Williams profiled in the @sandiegouniontribune.com ➡️ Williams is co-founder & CEO of JIREH Providers, a nonprofit mobile community health clinic supporting people in southeastern #SanDiego. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/.../she-want...

The San Diego Union Tribune local news
She wanted health care to feel more human again
Samantha Williams is co-founder and CEO of JIREH Providers, a nonprofit mobile community health clinic supporting people in Southeastern San Diego. She is also one of the two recipients of teh 2026 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice Award, recognizing her ongoing work to change the inequities in the health care system.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Info sessions for #SanDiego professionals interested in becoming a Partner with Catalyst member Amplified Impact Partners are coming up 5/28 & 6/18. Partners volunteer their time to advise nonprofit leaders as they overcome business challenges to meet their mission. www.amplified.org/join

Why Amplified?
Purpose. Connection. Impact. Discover the Amplified experience.
Information sessions begin this week.
Amplified Impact Partners

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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...

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State of Nonprofits 2026 | The Center for Effective Philanthropy

CEP's State of Nonprofits 2026 offers vital insight into how nonprofits are faring amidst unprecedented challenges since early 2025.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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.

Housing & Homelessness: Where Philanthropy Can Make the Difference
June 4, 0226
Presented with Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego
Downtown San Diego
Address provided upon registration
Register at catalystsd.org/events

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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...

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Building the Power to Be Well: A New Framework for Our Philanthropy - The California Wellness Foundation

Watch this video from CEO Richard Tate sharing information on Building the Power to Be Well, our new framework. By Richard Tate, President & CEO The California Wellness Foundation was born from commun...

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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/...

Northern California Grantmakers
Courage as a Collective Practice

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

funder collaborative
2030 Census Statewide Funder Table
Join an in-person working meeting to launch California’s 2030 Census Statewide Funders Initiative as we shape
a strong, collaborative, and strategic philanthropic approach to an accurate census count in California.
REGISTER AT catalystsd.org/events
May 20, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION
In-person meeting
Sacramento

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#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...

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Fundamentals Academy
An inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of philanthropy
Session 4: Impact Investing
May 12, 9:00am-12:00pm

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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...

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#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...

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
Stop the Hate CA
Starting with Dignity: How Alliance San Diego is Confronting Hate by Affirming Each Person's Humanity
Edward Henderson, California Black Media via Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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

50 Years of Catalyst Event Sponsors
Prebys Foundation
Qualcomm
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego
David C. Copley Foundation
North County Philanthropy Council
San Diego Foundation
University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences The Nonprofit Institute

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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/

Connie Archbold Robinson joins the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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/

50 Years of Catalyst
Event sponsor
Prebys Foundation
Thank you to our sponsors!

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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/

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Budget uncertainty at the federal, state, and local levels increases pressure on safety-net systems and nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services. Demand for support related to food assistance, housing stability, health care access, and other basic needs is likely to rise. Philanthropy can help stabilize community-serving organizations during periods of fiscal disruption and support coordination among providers as government funding fluctuates.
Learn more in Catalyst’s latest policy briefing:
catalystsd.org/navigating-policy-shifts/

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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...

Fundamentals Academy: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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...

Welcome to the Catalyst Team!
Anna Maria Maybury
Louis Gonzalez

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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/

50 years of Catalyst
Celebration Host
Richard Tate
President & CEO, The California Wellness Foundation

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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-...

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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

8th annual California Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month - April 2026
Soap Factory / Logan Heights
Arts Advocacy at a Crossroads: A Day of Conversation, Community & Action at the SOAP Factory
April 2nd, 3pm to 4:30pm
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Gray Area San Diego
San Diego Art Matters
Americans for the Arts
CA for the Arts

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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.

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#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...

prebysfdn.org

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#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...

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Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report

Since 1980, the Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB) has provided the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition and compensation in the United States. Grantmakers rely on thi...

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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/

50 Years of Catalyst
50th Anniversary Celebration
May 6, 2026
Downtown San Diego
Tickets on Sale Now

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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

Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative
Investing in Nonprofit Resilience
Learn about a new fund coming to San Diego

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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...

Leadership for this moment: Member lunch with GEO's Marcus Walton
Join us to discuss how philanthropic governance and leadership keep pace with change
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🆕 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...

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