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Event Recap: After Hours at The Oakland Museum of California
On April 24th, members of EBCF’s professional advisor network were invited to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of two new installations …
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A Bold Social Justice Vision
President & CEO James Head outlines the need to transform philanthropy and announces our new mission statement.
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Changes to Investment Portfolios
Oakland, CA – Today, the East Bay Community Foundation announced that it has repositioned all of its investment pools in …
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ASCEND:BLO – A Year in Review
To build an inclusive, fair, and just region, means increasing local organizations’ capacity to serve the needs of our fellow …
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Event Recap: Women and the Criminal Justice System, Session 1
Women, Girls, and the Criminal Justice System Donor Education Series, Session 1, April 4, 2019 On April 4th, the East …
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Event Recap: Who Benefits from California’s Economic Boom?
A Conversation with Lenny Mendonca and Margaret Hanlon-Gradie We were honored to host Lenny Mendonca and Margaret Hanlon-Gradie on March …
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BLO Accelerator Pitch Showcase at Google Community Space
In the spirit of Ubuntu, bay area philanthropic community comes together to support inaugural cohort of black-led organizations. “[Ubuntu is] …
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East Bay Community Foundation Comments on Public Charge
The East Bay Community Foundation has submitted public comments to the Federal Registry opposing the proposed changes to the “public …
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Recap: Blindspotting Advance Screening & Community Discussion
As a kick-off of our 90th year, the East Bay Community Foundation hosted an advance screening of the highly-acclaimed film …
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East Bay Community Foundation Selects Inaugural Cohort To Join Nonprofit Accelerator Program
The nonprofit accelerator is a component of ASCEND:BLO, the Foundation’s initiative to strengthen and preserve Black-led nonprofit organizations in the …
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A Letter to Dr. King
The following is a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. written by James W. Head, President & Chief Executive …
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The East Bay Community Foundation Announces Partnership With The Race, Gender And Human Rights Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RACE, GENDER AND HUMAN RIGHTS FUND Foundation to …
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23 Grants Awarded from the East Bay Fund for Artists
The East Bay Community Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded 23 grants, totaling over $130K, from the …
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EBCF Launches New Initiative to Bolster Bay Area Black-led Organizations
Partnering with local community leaders, the East Bay Community Foundation is leading an effort to address the critical issues affecting …
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Philanthropy Stands With Immigrants in Contra Costa County
Statement At a time when immigrants are being targeted by increasingly hostile federal policies, we commend the Contra Costa County …
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Bolstering Bay Area Black-Led Organizations
Since 2010 over 400,000 registered nonprofits have either closed their doors or lost their 501 (c)(3) status. Bay Area Black-Led …
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