Past Programs

SDG members may access the materials presented at past programs through the Member Resources section of this website.  If you are a grantmaker but not currently a member, you may join today or contact us to learn more about the many benefits of membership.

2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

2012

February 2   Volunteerism and Voice: Two Key Ingredients in the Recipe for Nonprofit Success
January 10    Special Reception: Network with Grantmakers from Near & Far!

2011

December 14   Funders Briefing on Citizenship
December 13   San Diego Grantmakers Year-End Open House 
December 7   WEBINAR: How Will the Federal Budget Impact the Poor?
November 30   Issue Insight: New Research about Prisoner Reentry in California
November 16   Personal Journeys II: From Poverty and Adversity to Success
November 3   Nonprofits Can (and Should) Lobby. Learn How Funders Can Help.
October 18   Get In-Depth About Collective Impact with Mark Kramer
October 18   San Diego Grantmakers 2011 Annual Conference
September 12
  Capacity Building Advice from the Experts
August 25   San Diego Grantmakers Summer Social
June 20   Working Better Together: Collective Impact in Action 
June 6 Capacity Building Resources for Nonprofits in San Diego – A Discussion
June 3 From Low Income to Self Sufficiency: Exploring Ways to Alleviate Poverty in San Diego
May 23 Corporate Philanthropy Symposium: Smart Giving Is Good Business 
May 11 A Speaking Engagement With Bill Gates, Sr. 
April 14 A State of Fiscal Emergency: The California Budget and Philanthropy 
March 25   Our San Diego: The Regional Vision Initiative
March 15 Aligning Philanthropic and Business Goals for Maximum Impact 
March 1 A Conversation with Colleagues: Let's Talk Education 
February 17 Briefing: The California Civic Participation Funders 
February 8 Bestselling Author Chip Heath: Making Change Happen 
January 18 Sharing His Experience: Weingart Foundation CEO Fred Ali on Funding Capacity Building
January 6   Achieving the American Dream in a Changing America (with guest speaker Dr. Manuel Pastor)
   

2010

December 13 San Diego Grantmakers Year-End Celebration
December 6 Members Funding Area Discussion: Military Family Needs
November 16 Generation...Give? Inspiring Future Donors and Doers
November 9 Strengthening Families Program
November 11   A Conversation with Michael Edwards, Author of Small Change: Why Business Won't Change the World
November 3 Coming Home To Stay One-Year Celebration
October 14 Military Families Needs Assessment Program
October 14 2010 San Diego Grantmakers Annual Conference
September 16   "Maximizing Corporate Community Investments" Corporate Giving Curriculum 
June 22 Personal Journeys: From Poverty and Adversity to Success 
May 27 San Diego County 2009 Report Card on Children and Families: A Powerful Tool for Funders
April 27 San Diego: Our Region of Growth, Change and Diversity
April 22   Taking Employee Engagement to New Heights
March 30   Assessing the Financial Health of Nonprofit Organizations: Implications for Grantmaking
March 24   Corporate Roundtable with Hitachi Foundation Leader
March 9   The Health of San Diegans: What Does the Future Hold?
February 11   The Economic Self Sufficiency and Security of Women In San Diego County
January 22   Operating in Uncertain Times
January 21   The Story of Stuff
   

2009





November 19   Feeding the Hungry in San Diego
October 29   SDG 2009 Annual Conference
September 30   Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2010 Census Count: Strategies for Funders
September 22   Using Corporate Resources and Expertise to Build Stronger Nonprofits Webinar
September 10   Disaster Preparedness for Your Family Foundation
August 13   Adversity Means Opportunity: How Corporate Grantmakers Can Strengthen Their Programs in a Recession
August 12   Webinar: Building Diversity- A Survey of California Foundation Demographics, Policies, and Practices
July 23   How to Be a Supportive Funder During the Economic Downturn
July 10   Story Savvy: A Workshop for Grantmakers
June 25   The Changing Face of Poverty in San Diego
May 8   Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship and Cross Sector Partnerships: What They Mean and Why They Matter
April 30   Current Trends in Corporate Volunteerism: A Key Resource for your Company and for our Community Now
April 27   SDG Webinar: In the News: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy--Criteria for Philanthropy at its Best...or Not?
March 17   Update on San Diego County Health and Human Services
February 5   A Workshop for Funders: Strategic Restructuring for Nonprofit Organizations
January 22   Drowning in Paperwork? Streamline!
   

2008





December 4   The Current Economic Storm: How Grantmakers Can Respond
November 20   Distinguished Speaker Luncheon: Paul Brest
October 23   2008 Annual Conference
August 28   A National View: Current Trends in Corporate Philanthropy
August 18   Essential Skills and Strategies for Grantmakers
July 17   Pass or Fail? San Diego Report Card on Children and Families
June 26   Breakfast Briefing: Self-Sufficiency in San Diego County for Families and Seniors
June 19   Managing Reputation: Corporate Giving in the Face of Adversity
June 3   Role of Advocacy in Grantmaking
May 15   Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck and Beyond
May 1   A Discussion for Corporate Giving Professionals
April 17   It's the Economy Stupid: Lessons for Philanthropy
April 3   Stretching Grant Dollars for Greater Impact--Program Related Investments (PRIs): An Introduction
March 18   Prove It! Measuring the Social and Business Value of Community Involvement Programs
March 13   Diversity in Philanthropy Leadership Briefing
January 31   After the Fires: The San Diego Foundation's Community Needs Assessment Report
January 30   Education Funders: Getting Down to Facts: An Analysis of California's School Finance and Governance Systems
January 29   Records Management and Archives Webinar
January 9   Webinar: Unique Models of Corporate Giving