http://www.sff.org The San Francisco Foundation is a community foundation for the Bay Area. We mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy. daily 1 2007-06-22T16:30:29Z http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/apply-to-multicultural-fellows-in-community-development-education-and-environment 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. No publisher ckrawitz General Foundation Arts & Culture Social Justice Community Development Community Health Multicultural Fellowship Program Policy Education homepage 2012-01-30T18:36:22Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher tgould General Foundation Social Justice CLA Awards Grantseekers homepage 2012-01-30T18:36:02Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz General Foundation homepage 2012-01-14T01:31:33Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz environment General Foundation Donor news homepage 2012-01-06T00:25:14Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Donors Donor news homepage Professional Advisors General Foundation 2012-01-04T18:15:40Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Community Development homepage General Foundation 2011-12-29T22:48:51Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Arts & Culture General Foundation Social Justice Grantseekers homepage 2011-12-30T17:32:49Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Donors homepage General Foundation 2011-12-30T17:34:09Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Donors homepage General Foundation 2011-12-16T20:15:31Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz Donors Donor news homepage 2011-12-13T02:09:50Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher zkashef Community Development Community Health homepage General Foundation 2011-12-07T01:09:02Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher zkashef homepage 2011-12-13T00:40:41Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher zkashef homepage 2011-12-13T01:39:52Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/tsff-hosts-roundtable-discussion-on-eradicating-hepatitis-b 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. No publisher ckrawitz Donors Community Health Social Justice Grantseekers homepage 2011-11-07T18:00:28Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher ckrawitz General Foundation Social Justice FAITHS Program Grantseekers homepage Staff 2011-10-18T22:01:51Z News Item