At this year’s Annual Donor Investment Forum, we had the largest turnout yet of donors, advisors, and nonprofit partners who came together to hear from our Investment Committee both the big picture and specifics of our investment strategy. The Committee has guided our investments so that we can continue to deliver returns that out-pace the [...]
The Koshland Program Legacy This year we celebrate 30 years of the Koshland Civic Unity Program at The San Francisco Foundation. This program lifts up Bay Area community leaders — risk-takers who are bold in spirit and dedicated to the communities that they serve — and makes a five-year, $300,000 commitment to the neighborhood. The [...]
By the time I reached JFK airport on Friday, October 26th, the unseasonably warm winds were starting to stir and planes were already being delayed. Reflecting on the important week I’d just spent at the annual Grantmakers for Education (GFE) board meeting and conference, I was grateful to be headed west, and worried for the [...]
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 in CNN Money, “Andy Ballard leaving Hellman & Friedman,” announces Andy Ballard is leaving as managing director of the firm. Ballard currently serves as a trustee for The San Francisco Foundation.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 in The American Prospect, “How to poll,” reports on the historical absence of multilingual pollsters and the generous grant provided by The San Francisco Foundation which tackled the issue by affording Spanish and Asian language interviewers.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in The Elberton Star, “Price will be 33rd NAACP banquet speaker,” proudly announces Tiffany Price is the next NAACP speaker, formerly an Education Program Fellow at The San Francisco Foundation.
As we launch our new website today, we are excited to share a more vivid and dynamic view of the great impact that we make, hand-in-hand, with the support of our donors, partners, and grantees. Thank you for visiting our new site. We hope you’ll return frequently and join in the conversation. Check out our [...]
As Giants fans, one and all, find their way to the park, or to a friend’s HDTV today, it’s worth reflecting on just what makes a great (baseball) team great. Is it watching a struggling teammate come out every day and just work hard to improve? Is it creating an error, but knowing that one [...]
Friday, October 5, 2012 in The Post News Group, “SF Foundation honors community leaders,” reports on the recent event hosted by The San Francisco Foundation on October 2 celebrating CLA awardees Rita Semel and Brenda Way. TSFF also presented $7,000 awards to 10 Koshland Young Leaders.
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 on jweekly.com, “Semel wins award for community impact,” profiles Rita Semel’s work and impact on the Bay Area as well as internationally. The San Francisco Foundation will recognize Semel’s work by bestowing upon her the coveted 2012 Community Leadership Award.