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Apply to Become a Multicultural Fellow
The San Francisco Foundation is recruiting candidates for the 2012-2014 Multicultural Fellowship Program. We are looking for applicants with expertise in three program areas: Community Development, Education, and the Environment. For three decades, the Multicultural Fellowship Program has cultivated diverse leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for young professionals of color with the talent and drive to create positive social change in Bay Area communities.
Call for Nominations: The San Francisco Foundation 2012 Community Leadership Awards
We’re excited to announce that we have opened our nominations for The San Francisco Foundation 2012 Community Leadership Awards. The Community Leadership Awards celebrate visionary leaders doing extraordinary work to strengthen Bay Area communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. We honor people who are rolling up their sleeves, taking initiative, and solving problems in their neighborhoods and communities.
Koshland Young Leader Goes to Washington
A winner of The San Francisco Foundation’s 2011 Koshland Young Leader Award, Huimin “Happy” Yang went to the White House this week to attend a forum on Asian American and Pacific Islanders Youth Leadership. A Balboa High School senior, Huimin is well on her way to fulfilling her promise as a strong advocate for her community. Huimin was among a select handful of students invited by the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Urban Development to participate in the briefing.
Bay Area Conservation Groups Join Forces to Protect Redwoods and Habitat
Hundreds of majestic redwoods will remain for years to come, thanks to a coalition of conservation groups, funders, and The San Francisco Foundation. Through the Living Landscape Initiative, the organizations purchased the largest expanse of old-growth redwoods and wildlife habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, preserving the precious land and natural resources for future generations.
Joining Together to Strengthen Opportunity for Women and Girls in the Bay Area
The Women and Girls Impact Fund has received tremendous community response and support from our wonderful donors and professional advisors. Inspired by the mission of the fund, The Humphreys Group selected The Women and Girls Impact Fund as their client donation of the year, and included a wonderful note in their end-of-year holiday card. We at The San Francisco Foundation were so moved by this generous donation we want to take the opportunity to share with all of you words from Lisa St. Claire, CFP of The Humphreys Group, about why they joined with us to invest in strengthening opportunities for women and girls in the Bay Area.
Public-Private Partnership Brings Job Training Programs to Bay Area Community Colleges
In the nation, and throughout our region, job creation is key to our recovery from the recession. The San Francisco Foundation has a multi-pronged approach to help put Bay Area residents back to work. One strategy that we’ve been investing in since 2004 is the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative (BAWFC). A nationally recognized initiative, BAWFC helps job seekers build new skills while also helping employers find trained workers. This year, to maximize our impact on this complex issue, The San Francisco Foundation sought and won a $600,000 federal grant on behalf of the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative (BAWFC). The grant is the only one to be awarded in California.
Going Social: Arts Groups Amplify Online Audience Engagement
Social media has helped spark movements for change, from the Middle East to Wall Street. Building community, collaboration, and sharing communication both near and far, social media has changed how we capture and tell stories, how far and wide our stories reach, and how we engage the world. Over the last few years, as part of The Wallace Foundation Cultural Participation Initiative, we’ve partnered with regional funders and local arts organizations to support their work in fostering a more engaged and participatory culture that shapes and expands their opportunities to share stories across communities.
In Memoriam F. Warren Hellman 1934 - 2011
We honor our beloved Trustee and Chair Emeriti, Investment Committee Member, and Bay Area visionary. Warren was an extraordinary civic leader. His courage, compassion, and creativity have had immeasurable impact in the region. Warren served as a Trustee of The San Francisco Foundation for eleven years, and was Chair for three. Warren embodied our mission, to mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy. We were blessed to have had the the privilege and pleasure of working closely with him on his intensely personal and broadly impactful philanthropy.
We Join in Honoring Warren Hellman
Yesterday, The San Francisco Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to rename Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park to Hellman Hollow in honor of Warren Hellman. We at The San Francisco Foundation wholeheartedly support this gracious and important tribute to Warren’s extraordinary impact on our community.
Investing in Women and Girls
"Helping many more women attain leadership positions yields benefits way beyond the correcting of past inequalities and injustice," says Jane Baker, a donor to The San Francisco Foundation. "With more women shaping and leading the world, it will be a more peaceful, creative, and strong place for all." That’s why Baker has invested in the Women and Girls Impact Fund, a new strategy that supports the success of women and girls.
Creating Healthy Communities
"People are healthier when the places where they live and work support good health," said Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., CEO of The San Francisco Foundation, at the start of a national webinar about promoting healthy communities. To create safe and healthy neighborhoods, everyone from citizens to policymakers, and funders to city planners must work together to improve policies and environments.
$5 Million in Grants for Jobs, Foreclosure Prevention, and Safety Net
This month, The San Francisco Foundation granted $5 million to nonprofits focused on jobs, foreclosure prevention, and safety net programs.
Changing the World for Women and Girls
We believe in the power of women and girls to make a difference and to improve our democracy. On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, The San Francisco Foundation and nearly 100 of our donors affirmed that belief at the Second Annual Women Changing the World Luncheon at the Futures Without Violence Conference Center in the Presidio.
Apply Now for Immigrant Integration Fund and One Nation Bay Area Project - Deadline December 9
The San Francisco Foundation is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Immigrant Integration Fund and One Nation Bay Area Project. The last day to submit your application is Friday, December 9, 2011.
Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Howard Koh Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Eradicating Hepatitis B at The San Francisco Foundation
Today, The San Francisco Foundation hosted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary of Health, Dr. Howard Koh, California State Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and Ted Fang of San Francisco Hep B Free for a roundtable discussion with community and industry leaders to focus efforts on making San Francisco the first city in the country to eradicate Hepatitis B. Speakers highlighted the importance of continued public-private partnerships in the regional and national implementation of the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan.
Announcing the Launch of the One Nation Bay Area Project: Building Inclusive and Pluralistic Communities
To strengthen relationships between Bay Area Muslim Americans and non-Muslim communities, The San Francisco Foundation joins Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and regional foundations to launch an exciting project: One Nation Bay Area.
Arts and Culture Staff and Grantees Present on Arts Landscape at National Arts Funders Conference
From October 9 through October 12, San Francisco hosted the annual Grantmakers in the Arts Conference at the Fairmont Hotel. Arts funders from throughout the U.S. and Canada came together to reflect on the current state of arts funding, with a focus on how funders and practitioners in the arts are demonstrating bold leadership by "Embracing the Velocity of Change" in this era of shifting demographics and economic uncertainty. The San Francisco Foundation collaborated with other local and national arts funders to make this year’s conference a reality.
Apply Now for the Open Application Cycle - Deadlines November 7 and 14
The San Francisco Foundation is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our 2011-2012 Open Application Cycle. The The last day to submit your application depends on your Program Area, and will be either November 7 or November 14. Sign up now for an upcoming How to Apply Workshop in October.
Measuring the Impact of Safety Net Services
The San Francisco Foundation convened a number of grantees to discuss how evaluation can be used as a tool for deepening impact. On Thursday, October 13, more than 50 nonprofit leaders representing a wide range of safety net service providers – food banks, shelters, legal aid, and multi-service organizations – gathered at The California Endowment for a discussion on "Understanding the Impact of Safety Net Services."
The San Francisco Foundation Welcomes New Leaders in Community Health and Environment
On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, The San Francisco Foundation opened its doors to introduce to the community two new additions to our program team: Mark Cloutier, MPP, MPH, director of Public Policy, Community Health, and Civic Engagement, and Francesca Vietor, program officer for the Environment.