The San Francisco Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy.
Buck, Founder of the Aloha Foundation, is a member of the New York City Philanthropy Board.The board is made up of members who are involved in philanthropic work in New York, New Jersey, California,...more
We've reported on new emergency efforts by a few community foundations in this mix.But we've heard little, or anything, along these lines from a wide range other such local foundations.While a...more
The San Pablo Youth & Parent Grants Initiative, a three-year initiative ... San Pablo Koshland Fellows with funding from the San Francisco...more
“We can be a model for the nation here,” said Emmett Carson, president of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. “There are things to fix, and...more
Gary Giacomini served on the Marin County Board of Supervisors for 24 years.A 1,500-acre property in the San Geronimo area in West Marin was named the Gary GiAComini Open Space Preserve.In 1978, he...more
As someone in community philanthropy, working every day to improve the quality of life for those who are struggling economically, it's difficult...more
As someone in community philanthropy, working to improve the quality of life for those who struggle economically, it's difficult to believe him. ... 78 percent, representing every political...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.