Tag Archives: charity

Battery Powered Makes Collective Giving Easier (and More Fun) for Bay Area Philanthropists Battery Powered

When tech entrepreneurs Michael and Xochi Birch launched a private social club, dubbed The Battery, in San Francisco almost a […more…]

Rhea Suh: Upholding Democracy Rhea Suh: Upholding Democracy

When we at The Giving List spoke with Rhea Suh last year (“Bringing Environmental Justice Home”), she had just taken […more…]

Using the Full Philanthropic Toolbox Using the Full Philanthropic Toolbox

As the San Francisco Foundation’s (SFF) Chief Impact Officer, Judith Bell’s mission is to align the foundation’s many tools around […more…]

The ‘Bay’s Team’ On and Off the Court Warriors Community Foundation

While the Golden State Warriors’ dominance on the court has global reach, the franchise and its foundation are deeply rooted […more…]

Evolving from ‘Checkbook Philanthropy’ to Community Collaboration Evolving from ‘Checkbook Philanthropy’ to Community Collaboration

When Susan Hirsch started Hirsch Philanthropy Partners in San Francisco in 1999, the field of philanthropic advising was nascent.  As […more…]

Systems-Change Provocateur Systems-Change Provocateur

The 2013 murder of an 8-year-old named Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother and her partner, dominated the […more…]

With a Musician’s Ear, Armando Castellano Steps Aside and Listens With a Musician’s Ear, Armando Castellano Steps Aside and Listens

As one of the only Latino students in a big elementary school, a young Armando Castellano was put in a […more…]

On a Mission to Change the Energy of Money On a Mission to Change the Energy of Money

While a UCLA undergrad, Valerie Red-Horse Mohl dreamed of being a filmmaker.  But Red-Horse Mohl needed a day job, and […more…]

Using the Full Philanthropic Toolbox to Advance Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion Using the Full Philanthropic Toolbox to Advance Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion

Colleen Gregerson led an exciting international development career raising $1.9 billion for global health initiatives, traveling to Africa and tapping […more…]

San Francisco Foundation Doing Good by Doing Well San Francisco Foundation 

For the last 75 years, the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) has laid the foundation for countless community initiatives in the […more…]

SVCF: Leadership and Expertise are Driving Massive Donations to Local Nonprofits Silicon Valley Community Foundation

It all starts with trust. In the spring of 2022, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) – the largest community […more…]

WIN: White House Announces Phase Out of Single-Use Plastics in U.S. National Parks Plastic Pollution Coalition

The White House announced today that the Department of the Interior will reduce and eventually phase out the sale of […more…]

Welcome to At The Crossroads, Artavia! At the Crossroads

We are very excited to welcome Artavia Berry aboard as At The Crossroads’ new Executive Director. Artavia joins ATC with […more…]

Designed to Fail: New YLC Report Reveals Abusive, Inhumane Treatment of Black Children with Disabilities in TN Youth Law Center

YLC’s new investigative report, Designed to Fail,  in partnership with Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) exposes the inhumane and abusive treatment […more…]

Coach Steve Kerr on Why He Fights to Prevent Gun Violence Brady | United Against Gun Violence

Preventing gun violence] is the number one issue for me.” — Coach Steve Kerr Thirty-six years ago, Golden State Warriors […more…]

#MatchedinMay is Here! East Bay Children’s Law Offices

May is National Foster Care Month, and during May, your donations up to $40,000 will be doubled. It’s the largest […more…]

YLC Transforms Foster Care Nationally through the Quality Parenting Initiative Youth Law Center

YLC launched the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) over a decade ago as a national movement committed to ensuring that all […more…]

Destiny Arts Center Presents: Letters to the Present Destiny Arts Center

If you had the chance to speak to the world at this moment, what would you say? To what or […more…]

Juma’s Steep Learning Lab: A Sweet Opportunity for Youth Juma Ventures

Juma’s latest venture, Steep Creamery and Tea, is set to become a new kind of learning laboratory for Juma youth. […more…]

Join JFCS for Holocaust Remembrance Day Jewish Family and Children’s Services

“Testimonies are perhaps the most powerful tool in bringing Justice to the victims.” —Reb Shlomo of Bobov  In commemoration of Holocaust […more…]

Getting Serious About Equity – Inside and Out At the Crossroads

A message from At The Crossroads Executive Director, Charles Lerner: “I have worked in nonprofits for over 25 years and […more…]