Join us for a happy hour on October 19 to connect with passionate women who care about their community! SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this Neighborhood Connection, hosted in La Jolla at the home of SDWF member Janice Kurth. Please note that this event is only open to SDWF members and their [...]
The group formerly known as the "Young Philanthropists" has rebranded as the Adventuring Philanthropists, with the goal of creating more exciting social engagement opportunities for everyone regardless of age. This group is geared towards women who want to explore San Diego and engage in the community in a more casual setting. Join us for a [...]
An unequal distribution of educational opportunities, financial and educational resources, and digital assets has created a widening gap in educational outcomes for under-resourced populations, and the COVID pandemic has exacerbated learning loss in these communities. In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat learning loss and educational disparities for children [...]
SDWF is partnering with Urban Growth to hear about hydroponics, their history, and the impact of their organization's work combating food insecurity. Join us for an afternoon of learning and a hands-on activity where you will be able to take home a hydro plant! Urban Growth’s MicroFarm program focuses on hydroponic farming and provides at-risk San Diego [...]
In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat learning loss and educational disparities for children aged 0-8 in San Diego County. Join us on Tuesday, November 8th as we partner with San Diego Foundation (SDF) staff to learn about grantmaking best practices in the early childhood education space. SDF Manager of [...]
For SDWF Members Only: Learn about all of the ways you can be involved in SDWF's robust annual grantmaking process. This event is perfect for newer members, or anyone who wants a refresher on how our process has changed since our switch to unrestricted funding. We will discuss best practices, the different stages of our grants [...]
In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to address the widening educational inequities in pre-kindergarten education for children from under-resourced communities. Learn more about this topic with us by joining SDWF's virtual screening of the film No Small Matter. Registered attendees will receive a link to view the documentary at their own leisure. [...]
This season we're getting into the spirit of giving by partnering with Cycle 22 Community Partner Kitchens for Good to support their work combating food insecurity in our community at our annual Holiday Party with a Purpose. Kitchens for Good has requested in-kind donations and monetary contributions to help support their apprentices and clients with food, [...]
LOI review is the first stage in SDWF's annual grants selection process. This year, we anticipate a large number of applicants, and we need volunteers like you to help determine which organizations will move forward. SDWF Trainers will provide all the necessary information to help evaluators effectively read and score applications -- no prior experience is necessary! [...]
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for Galentine's Day on February 10th! We will be making Valentine's Day cards and decorating sugar cookies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small snack or sweet to share. As this will be hosted at a private home, the address will be sent to registrants closer to event date.
