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The Foundation is a bridge between non-profits and resources, neighborhoods and government, leadership and those in need. - Dr. Sandra Hernndez, CEO
Support Pakistan Flood Relief and Recovery

Support Pakistan Flood Relief and Recovery

With the worst flooding in 80 years, Pakistan is facing a humanitarian crisis of the most severe proportions. Please give generously to provide immediate relief and long term recovery. Our program staff experts vetted three organizations that we recommend to you for support. They provide critical food, water, shelter, and medical care to the hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis now in need.

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Community Development Multicultural Fellow Joins the Foundation

Community Development Multicultural Fellow Joins the Foundation

The San Francisco Foundation is proud to welcome Abony Alexander, the new Community Development Program Fellow. Abony begins a two-year term as a part of the Foundation’s Multicultural Fellowship Program, a two-year, dynamic hands-on leadership experience, which cultivates the next generation of community leaders that reflects the diversity of our region.

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Congratulations to the 2010 Community Leadership Awardees

Congratulations to the 2010 Community Leadership Awardees

Every year we recognize exemplary individuals and organizations who make a significant impact in their respective Bay Area communities. We are proud to announce this year’s Community Leadership Awardees: Dr. Washington Burns, Anna Halprin, Sylvia Rosales-Fike, and East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation. Join us on September 28th as we honor these leaders. Read more for complete event details and to RSVP.

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Operationalizing our New Strategic Plan

Operationalizing our New Strategic Plan

Recently The San Francisco Foundation Board of Trustees approved our Strategic Plan and so marks the completion of this stage of the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan as it was codified sets a direction, and we are now in the midst of operationalizing that direction into an implementation plan. As we develop this plan, we share with you our general direction and focus areas. These areas are both for the near term in response to the economic downturn, and for the longer term to enhance our impact in community.

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Connect With Community

Join us on September 10th to hear from two well-known leaders in philanthropy. San Francisco Foundation Trustee Peggy Saika and Luz Vega-Marquis will share their experiences as leaders of numerous organizations as well as trustees of foundations. Learn More >>
This invitation-only roundtable on September 2nd brings together colleagues from Bay Area shelter and housing referral providers to share disaster planning ideas and brainstorm solutions. Learn More >>
Join us on September 28th to celebrate extraordinary leaders for their innovations and solutions as we work toward a more vibrant region. Learn More >>