San Francisco Foundation

We continue to be inspired and energized by the call to imagine and act at Northern California Grantmakers' annual conference! SFF is proud to have participated in and led discussions on the role of power building as a key strategy for imagining what the future of philanthropy could be and taking action towards a world where all of us can thrive. Check out our recap of the day: https://ow.ly/OnHQ50SuSXm #NCG24 #ImagineandAct #PowerBuilding

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, members of SFF’s LGBTQ2SIA+ employee affinity group curated a list of 10 Bay Area organizations that are most impacted and yet least funded, which frequently go hand in hand. We are proud to highlight organizations like Oasis Legal Services for their deep connections in trailblazing movements to advance justice and well-being for diverse LGBTQ+ communities across the Bay Area. Learn more about the 10 organizations in our 2024 Pride Month Give Guide https://ow.ly/ktHi50SoxSH #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ2SIA+

SFF's Jessamyn Sabbag answers the question: What is the role of philanthropy in supporting power-building efforts alongside historically marginalized groups? #NCGconference2024 #powerbuilding

Big congrats to Shakirah Simley, winner of our Phyllis K. Friedman - Retha Smith Robinson Community Leadership Award! This award recognizes young women of color who are advancing community-driven solutions to the Bay Area's most pressing issues. Shakirah is the ED of the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center — the oldest Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit in SF. “Black SF has always been resilient, and this center has always been a place that has kept us grounded. We are preserving futures here. That’s what gives me hope." Learn more about Shakirah: https://ow.ly/PQjo50SntKC

Data from Funders for LGBTQ Issues show that for every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2020, only 23 cents specifically supported LGBTQ communities and issues. For every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations, less than 5 cents supported transgender communities in both 2019 and 2020. In the face of that stark reality, and in this time of escalating assaults against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) communities, we offer this give guide as a signal of immense opportunity for donors at all levels of giving to answer the call of our movements. See our Give Guide and support Bay Area LGBTQ2SIA+ communities: https://lnkd.in/gh4AZk_q #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #GiveGuide #Philanthropy

This Juneteenth, we joined the San Francisco community at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Parade, Juneteenth Celebration at Civic Center Plaza, and Juneteenth Festival in the Fillmore District in celebration of Black joy and culture while acknowledging the history and resilient spirit of our communities. Happy #Juneteenth!

Great opportunity to join our Finance team as Manager of Financial Analysis who supports SFF’s long term financial health and financial management by evaluating financial results, advising budget managers, developing financial models, assessing risks, and presenting results to support enterprise level decision making. Are you or do you know someone qualified? Please share! https://ow.ly/hbgN50SiikR

Throwback: SFF was the top funder in the nation between 1970 and 1981 for LGBTQ2SIA+ organizations. Support Bay Area LGBTQ2SIA+ communities today! See our give guide: https://ow.ly/eybL50Shx2M #PrideMonth

San Francisco Foundation and California Community Foundation urges our elected leaders to finalize a California budget that puts our communities first by investing in affordable housing solutions. The need is clear and the time is now. Read more: https://ow.ly/m71z50SeRwS

Lew Butler had an incredible career that touched the lives of many in the Bay Area, the US, and abroad. Lew, who passed away on May 24 at the age of 97, helped create SFF's Koshland Civic Unity Fellowship Program in honor of SFF co-founder Daniel E. Koshland Sr. More than 40 years later, the program continues to invest in community leadership in the Bay Area. Thank you, Lew, for your tireless work to make the world an inclusive place for all. https://lnkd.in/gNTWMJTx