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Our Impact Together in 2023
Learn about the EBCF’s investments in community and the collective impact of the Foundation’s grantees in 2023.
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Funding the Connective Tissue of Communities
Tommy Wong, founder of Civic Design Studio, is a testament to the unique benefit of unrestricted grants for art that drives narrative and social change.
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The Case for Unrestricted Funding for Black-Led Organizations
Unveiling Black leadership’s history, challenges, and the transformative role of initiatives like ASCEND: BLO in philanthropy.
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East Bay Community Foundation Welcomes Elle Fersan Vice President of Philanthropy
As Vice President of Philanthropy, Elle leads our philanthropic advising team and works closely with our community of philanthropists to ensure their contributions have a lasting impact.
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Brandi Howard: Building for Belonging
President & CEO Brandi Howard reflects on the first seven months on the job and gives a few examples of how EBCF is advancing equity and justice.
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Building People Power in the East Bay
Grantee partners of the Community Organizing, Power Building, and Movement Building program strategy shared common concerns and goals at a recent convening.
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Brandi Howard: History, Solidarity, and Hope
Black History Month, solidarity, and support for BLOs: President and CEO Brandi Howard finds opportunity for hope at EBCF.
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Brandi Howard: Bringing a Lens of Liberation and Love to Philanthropy
President & CEO Brandi Howard shares her story and the guiding principles she brings to EBCF’s framework for A Just East Bay.
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The Board of Directors Appoints New President & CEO
Interim Board Chair and Interim President & CEO share how the new President and CEO is everything we value at EBCF.
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The Just East Bay Fund: Building Cultural, Economic, and People Power
Learn how donor support for The Just East Bay Fund increased overall giving capacity across our program strategies.
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Reimagining Our Investment Policy to Advance Racial Justice
Updating our Investment Policy Statement was a big step in our plan to create social impact using assets under management. Learn more about how we did it.
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East Bay Community Foundation Streamlines Funding to Organizations Leading COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts
As of May 4, 2022, the CDC reports that only 24.7% of children ages 12-17 are fully vaccinated. Meet the organizations leading COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts.
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A New Look for EBCF
We are excited to introduce our new brand identity and website, which more accurately represents our bold commitment to our community.
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Removing Funding Barriers for Artists by Rethinking Grantmaking in the Arts
A critical component of the Fund is supporting artists to create new work in the East Bay.
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