News
Catch up on the latest news from East Bay Community Foundation. This section features letters from our president, community statements, press releases, and important news about the Foundation.
EBCF Joins California’s Philanthropic Leaders in Standing United Against Hate & Division
Today we reaffirm our commitment to protecting communities, defending progress, and keeping the California Dream within reach for all.
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EBCF Announces Autumn McDonald as New Vice President of Community Investments and Partnerships
Oakland, CA, January 21, 2025 – Today, East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) announced that Autumn McDonald has been selected as …
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Support SoCal Wildfire Recovery Funds
The Southern California wildfires have been a devastating start to the new year – as of Thursday morning, the fires …
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East Bay Fund for Artists Announces 2024 Awardees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Bilen Mesfin Packwoodbilen@change-llc.com East Bay Fund for Artists Announces 2024 Awardees Over $300,000 Awarded in Grants …
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Stories & Insights
We’re proud to partner with movement leaders, community organizations, donors, institutions, and government partners across the East Bay region. As a community catalyst, we’ll post stories and insights about our partnerships in this section.
How to Support East Bay’s Immigrant Communities
California is home to 10.6 million immigrants– that’s 27% of our population, more than double the national average, according to …
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Reflections from the First Cohort of ASCEND: BLO Wellness Grantees & What’s Next
In the years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCEND: BLO has doubled down on our commitment to the …
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The Hidden Genius Project & ASCEND: BLO > Empowering Black Leadership and Black Youth
Welcome to the first feature of EBCF’s community partner spotlight series. Our ASCEND: BLO team is proud to support The …
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Moving from Darkness to Light: Reflections on the Cusp of a New Year
By Brandi Howard As we approach the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year, I am reflecting on the …
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Events
Find information about upcoming and recent town hall events, community forums, our Inclusive Economy Showcase, and more in this section.
Resource Library
Looking for a report about donor organizing or transforming philanthropy? Find it here in the Resources Library.
What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a personalized approach to philanthropy that allows donors to make a charitable donation to a …
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Three Ways to Use Your Donor-Advised Fund Beyond Grantmaking
Learn how you can make loans, loan guarantees, and private equity investments.
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10 Must-Read Books for Latinx Heritage Month
Pick a book and learn more about Latinx heritage this month and every month.
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