For SDWF Members Only: Join us for a conversation about multiyear funding and the impact it would have for our Community Partners and organization! We know that trust-based philanthropy, particularly multiyear funding, allows organizations to allocate resources where they are most needed, plan for the future, and ultimately maximize their impact. Over the past year, SDWF […]

This members-only training is required for anyone planning to participate in SDWF proposal review. Trainers will provide all the necessary information to effectively evaluate applications – no prior experience necessary! Reviewers will be assigned to a small team for proposal review. Teams will meet via zoom between March 1 - March 15 to review and […]

cSDWF is partnering with Coastal Roots Farm for an afternoon of wine and snacks and a tour of the farm. Attendees will learn about sustainable agriculture, food justice, and the impact of their organization's work combating food insecurity. Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center where they practice organic farming, […]

SDWF members are needed to help with the next stage in our grants selection process - site visits! Site visits provide an opportunity for members to get to know applicant organizations on a deeper level and will help us determine which organizations will appear on our final ballot. This year, site visits will take place […]

SDWF members and guests are invited to join us in reading Rishi Reddi's "Passage West." We will hold the book discussion on Thursday, April 13, 4-5PM. Passage West tells the story of Indian, Japanese, and Mexican farmworkers and sharecroppers in the Imperial Valley, whose lives are shaped by events of the 1900s and the even […]

Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for a scavenger hunt at Balboa Park on June 17! In groups of 5-6 we will be exploring Balboa Park solving challenges and puzzles along the way. Please note that this activity will include about 2 miles of walking so don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothes […]

On this night, we will honor the impact of our Community Partners and award over $200,000 in new support to organizations working to address disparities in early childhood education for youth age 0-5 in San Diego County. Keynote Speaker, Alethea Arguilez, Executive Director of First 5 San Diego, has over 20 years of experience in the field […]