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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
@catalystsd.bsky.social
We're a community of funders driven to actions that improve social outcomes for the San Diego and Imperial counties region and beyond.

www.catalystsd.org

#philanthropy #socialchange #sandiego #imperialvalley #nonprofits
Our members are hiring! Check out new career opportunities with Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego and International Community Foundation available now on the Catalyst job board: catalystsd.org/join-us/job-board.

#philanthropyjobs #sandiegojobs #socialimpactjobs #sandiegononprofit
December 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Please join us in congratulating Catalyst members Grant Oliphant (@prebysfdn.bsky.social), Nancy Sasaki (United Way SDCounty), and Mark Stuart (San Diego Foundation), who have been recognized among the SD Business Journal's Most Influential People in #SanDiego for 2025! 🎉

#sd500 #sandiegoleaders
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our new Navigating Policy Shifts Briefing was released today, with a feature on the official relaunch of the bipartisan Philanthropy Caucus, a crucial channel for sustained partnership between philanthropy and Congress.

➡️ Get the details here: catalystsd.org/news/biweekl...

#philanthropy
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Time is running out ⌛ Nominate a #SanDiego leader working towards racial equity & social justice in SD County for a $50,000 unrestricted grant award from the Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice by Dec 31st: catalystsd.org/nancy/

📣 Reshare to ensure more changemakers are considered for this award!
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our CEO Megan Thomas sat down with @fundthepeople.bsky.social's @rustystahl.bsky.social to dig in to how organized #philanthropy is responding to the administration's attacks on the nonprofit sector, including partnerships creating an impact in #SanDiego.

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December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice deadline to nominate is December 31st 🚨 The NJFSJ supports under-celebrated individuals working towards #racialequity and #socialjustice in #SanDiego County, and honorees receive $50,000 in unrestricted funding to advance their work.

catalystsd.org/nancy/
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The Catalyst crew traveled to the #ImperialValley for a day planned by our own Maria Peinado! Here are just a few highlights from our visits with local nonprofits and small businesses that are moving their communities forward. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#imperialcounty #lithiumvalley
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Once the world’s largest nonprofit with a mission to harness AI for humanity, #OpenAI strayed from its original charitable purpose and is now valued at over $500B. What does this dramatic corporate restructuring mean for the public good? Explore with us: business.calnonprofits.org/ap/Events/Re...
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join our team! Catalyst's new Controller will ensure organizational excellence by leading financial management, including compliance and reporting. Get the details here ➡️ catalystsd.org/join-us/job-board/

#sandiegojobs #careeropportunity #socialimpactjobs
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Close out the year with Catalyst! Join us Wednesday, December 10th for an evening of connection and celebration at the Catalyst Winter Member Social! Reconnect with familiar faces or spark new relationships with fellow funders over drinks and light bites. ➡️ catalystsd.org/event/2025-w...
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Team Catalyst joined a delegation of #SanDiego and #ImperialCounty #nonprofits at @calnonprofits.bsky.social's public policy conference to strategize with nonprofits from across the state. Our sector's collective voice matters as we work to protect our communities and shape what comes next.
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Catalyst's latest Navigating Policy Shifts briefing out now 📩 Check your inbox for news on local impacts of the shutdown, increasing scrutiny of #philanthropy and #nonprofits, and resources for funders to support rising community needs.

Access previous installments 👉 catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#SanDiego nonprofits: Join a free legal clinic this Thursday 11/6 to meet with attorneys from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. Get expert guidance on how to protect your organization’s mission and identify potential legal risks.

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#sandiegononprofit
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You're invited! This Thursday Nov 6th join #SanDiegononprofit leaders for a special convening with Do Good Leadership & Fund the People to pinpoint concrete ways we can take action in support of our region's nonprofit workforce. catalystsd.org/event/reflec...

#SanDiegoEvents @rustystahl.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Our 2025 Annual Conference, Bright Spots: Igniting Change, Together, brought Catalyst’s community of #SanDiego and #ImperialValley changemakers together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration of people and ideas sparking progress in philanthropy.

catalystsd.org/news/bright-...
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Upcoming partner event: What San Diegans need to know about immigration arrests and how to help your neighbors 👉 Join @daylightsdnews.bsky.social Nov 6th for a community conversation about immigration actions across San Diego’s communities: catalystsd.org/event/a-ligh...

#sandiego #sandiegoevents
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Event on #divestment and #impactinginvesting coming up this Thursday, October 30th 🗓️ With billions in philanthropic assets invested in financial markets, advocates have long called for divestment from private detention facilities and the prison-industrial complex.

catalystsd.org/event/puttin...
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The whiplash of uncertainty continues. Get the facts on federal actions and actionable strategies for #philanthropy to best support our communities in Catalyst's newest Navigating Policy Shifts issue:
catalystsd.org/news/navigat...

#sandiego #imperialvalley #sandiegononprofit #governmentshutdown
October 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
With hate rising and anti-hate work losing federal funding, #StoptheHateCA is the main protection for our diverse communities and helps keep California a place where all people can belong and feel safe. Read @governor.ca.gov's statement here: bit.ly/action-in-ca

#UnitedAgainstHateWeek
October 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We're joining communities across California for #UnitedAgainstHateWeek. By celebrating our differences and championing inclusion, we can build a future free from hate and bias.

Access 20 Ideas for Action and local & statewide events at www.unitedagainsthateweek.org/20-ideas-for...

#stopthehateca
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New Partner Event Open to Catalyst Members ⏩ The idea of restoring faith in government by speeding the delivery of housing and other infrastructure is appealing. Can that happen without harming the environment and already overburdened communities?

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October 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Catalyst Learning Labs are your office hours to get things done 💪 In two hands-on workshops, bring your own materials to translate learning into practical action and put equitable #grantmaking into practice at your organization.

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#philanthropy #equity #sandiegoevents
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Family Foundations Community of Practice ✨ Listening is leadership—and a powerful way for family foundations to deepen impact.

Join Catalyst and the Fund for Shared Insight for an in-person session coming up October 21st:
catalystsd.org/event/family...

#FamilyPhilanthropy #FamilyFoundations
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
How will recent policy changes impact FEMA’s response to future disasters in CA? Is it safe for non-citizens to receive help at evacuation centers? ➡️ Our new #PhilanthropyCA resource (bit.ly/PhilCAprimer) provides real-time context for #philanthropy to best support our communities during a disaster.
October 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our members are hiring ✅ Amplified Impact Partners is on the lookout for their next Director of Operations, a key role at the heart of a growing #probono consulting organization. Learn more about this opp & other #socialimpactjobs on our job board catalystsd.org/join-us/job-board/

#sandiegojobs
October 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM