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.
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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Consistency and Care in this Moment and Beyond
As millions of Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday, I joined leaders of foundations across California in voicing our …
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Our Commitment to Shared California Values
On this historic election day, we stand united as leaders of California’s leading philanthropic organizations—unwavering in our commitment to our communities, no matter the outcome.
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Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund Announces New Grantees
For the fund’s first time, three projects were awarded three-year grants of $100,000 per year for collaborations across Oakland-based cultural and social change organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
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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.
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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EBCF’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating Our Collective Impact
The last four years have been marked by incredible change in our world, including here in the East Bay. Together we have experienced the broad spectrum of aspiration and loss and found comfort and strength in community.
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Advocacy from a Place of Joy to Inspire and Uplift
In our current political climate, the rights and issues we champion face constant resistance, stealing our joy. As believers in equity and justice, we remain steadfast in our advocacy and rarely get a break from the churn of the fight. When asked to dream, so often dream of a world without the oppressive systems that have been harming our communities for centuries.
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Looking Beyond the Ballot Box
From debates to the drama of the 24-hour news cycle, there is no question that the November 5th presidential election is taking up a large part of our collective consciousness. Voting is a simultaneous action that we can all take together to protect our communities and advance more equitable policies.
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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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