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/responding-to-chilean-communities-in-need A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the coast of Chile on Saturday, February 27th. Initial reports indicate that up to 2 million people are in need of shelter and that more than 700 were killed in the quake. The San Francisco Foundation will continue to monitor the situation, including how donors might effectively assist those in need, and we will keep you updated through our website. No publisher smacintyre homepage 2010-03-04T17:37:20Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/faiths-community-partners-mini-grant-applications-due-march-24th Every year The San Francisco Foundation's FAITHS Program supports congregations and faith-based organizations’ community service, civic engagement, or cultural and artistic programs. We invite faith-based organizations in the five Bay Area counties we serve (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo) to apply for a mini-grant of up to $5,000. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. No publisher tgould homepage 2010-02-18T23:30:35Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/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. No publisher tgould General Foundation homepage 2010-02-16T23:37:43Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/the-san-francisco-foundation-2009-annual-report-is-here 2009 was quite a year. Check out our annual report and read about our donors, our work in the Bay Area community, our grants, and our financial investments in this dynamic and unpredictable end of the decade. No publisher smacintyre General Foundation homepage 2009-12-31T23:03:32Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/hear-program-officer-john-killacky-on-kqeds-forum-on-monday-march-23rd John Killacky, Program Officer for Arts and Culture, joined Michael Krasny's Forum on Monday, March 23rd. A trusted expert in the field, John discussed arts and the economic downturn. No publisher tgould Arts & Culture homepage 2009-03-23T18:30:52Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/listening-and-responding-to-our-community As the community foundation of the Bay Area, we believe that in order to be effective and inclusive problem-solvers, we must develop a shared understanding of the issues and challenges at hand. As the economy continues to dominate local, state, and national policy dialogues, we are sharply focused on strategies that allow us to continue being a stable resource for the community. We remain committed to fulfilling our existing grant obligations and are establishing an Emergency Fund to support three key areas. No publisher ksellman homepage 2009-04-09T22:26:16Z News Item http://www.sff.org/about/whats-new/the-san-francisco-foundation-impact-fund These are challenging times for families. We feel the impact of an unstable global economy close to home; a rise in unemployment, foreclosures, a surge in the need for food and shelter, and overall anxiety as every family tightens its budget and many go without. This season, we launch our San Francisco Foundation Impact Fund, a mutual fund of effective philanthropy to make your dollars make a difference. The 2008 Impact Fund features three areas that focus on your most critical concerns: Children and Youth, Healthy Communities, and End Poverty. Learn how you can support The San Francisco Foundation Impact Fund this season. No publisher tgould homepage 2008-12-22T18:37:59Z News Item