San Francisco Foundation

San Francisco Foundation's Latine Kitchen Cabinet convening on May 29 wasn’t just a meeting—it was a movement. Leaders from across sectors united to tackle housing, immigrant justice, and cultural narratives. Dive into Power in Partnership, the report from SFF’s LKC, and join us in imagining what’s possible when we act together. Read the report: https://ow.ly/Ov8J50XcFfG #LatineUnity

The Bay Area’s Latine leaders came together for an unprecedented regional convening—and the energy was electric. Explore Power in Partnership, the report from San Francisco Foundation's Latine Kitchen Cabinet, and see how collective action can transform our region. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/MYXr50Xbnxm #LatineUnity

Are you in the first 10 years of your estate, wealth, tax, accounting, insurance, or financial planning career? Join SFF’s Emerging Advisors Network (EAN)! EAN is a group of professional advisors who meet throughout the year to exchange ideas and information about philanthropy and issues affecting the Bay Area. Members develop a deeper understanding of philanthropy and the role it can play in their professional practices. To join, advisors must attend our Building Your Philanthropy Toolkit workshop on October 24th. Register today! https://ow.ly/E9k650X9w1Q

Want to kickstart your career in social justice and philanthropy? We’re looking for a Program Assistant to join the Policy and Innovation division within our Community Impact Department. This role is more than just administrative support—it’s an opportunity to sit at the intersection of policy, innovation, and community impact, helping advance strategies that shape a more just and equitable future. This position is perfect for someone who is: ✔️ Passionate about social justice, racial equity and economic inclusion. ✔️ Curious about philanthropy and community-driven change. ✔️ Tech savvy, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. ✔️ Ready to contribute to a mission-driven team while building valuable skills. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/IcUF50X7q9l

Philanthropy is at a crossroads. The challenges of our time require leaders who can think differently, act boldly, and center equity in every decision. CEO Fred Blackwell joined Building Movement Project Executive Director Janis Rosheuvel for an interview on May 22, 2025, to discuss and explore what it will take to rise to this moment—and how funders can better support the leaders our communities deserve. 👉 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gcT3FF6M #Philanthropy #Leadership #Nonprofits #Equity #BuildingMovementProject

Last Friday in a show of regional solidarity, SFF, in partnership with Elected Leaders of San Francisco Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉, Oakland Barbara Lee, San Jose Matt Mahan and a broad coalition of community leaders, announced the launch of the Stand Together Bay Area Fund. This new fund aims to raise $10 million to provide urgent financial assistance to immigrant families across the Bay Area who are facing unprecedented hardship due to aggressive federal immigration enforcement. Learn more and join us: https://ow.ly/HHZR50X349t #StandTogetherBayArea

Many immigrant families across the Bay Area are facing fear, detainment, and severe financial hardship. To help, we’re launching the Stand Together Bay Area Fund to provide urgent financial assistance to immigrant families in crisis. This collaborative effort, led by the San Francisco Foundation, Bay Area mayors (@danielluriesf @BarbaraLeeforCA @mattmahansj), elected officials, and community leaders, is here to stand with our immigrant neighbors. Learn more and join us: https://ow.ly/WC9U50WZCjv #StandTogetherBayArea

At 12 years old, Eddy Zheng immigrated to Oakland from China. Feeling lost in a new country, he got caught up with friends who were committing crimes and was sentenced to prison at 16. While incarcerated, his determination and desire to learn inspired him to become a community advocate, bridging racial gaps and providing resources to other Asian American prisoners with similar stories. Click the link in our bio to read more about Eddy Zheng, inagural winner of SFF's 2025 Joe Brooks Community Leadership Award, and his organization New Breath Foundation that fights at the intersection of criminal justice and immigration systems. #CommunityLeadershipAwards #CLA #BayArea https://ow.ly/eOIn50WXI7h

The daughter of a minister and social worker, Carolyn Johnson’s childhood was steeped in community service. Despite her family’s dedication to the community, multiple relatives in the Bay Area were pushed out of the region due to gentrification. This motivated Carolyn to dedicate her life to neighborhood community development. Click the link in our bio to read more about Carolyn Johnson, SFF's 2025 Boldness Community Leadership Award winner, and how her organization Black Cultural Zone is transforming East Oakland. #CommunityLeadershipAwards #CLA #BayArea https://ow.ly/GLTa50WXjCA

In her first months in office, Mayor Barbara Lee and Bay Area foundations including SFF, have secured millions in philanthropic and entrepreneurial investment. From launching the city’s first One Oakland Fund to galvanizing multi-million-dollar contributions directed toward a wide range of priorities — from inclusive technology to community safety and beyond – Mayor Lee is reshaping Oakland’s future by leveraging bold partnerships that put community first. See announcement from the Mayors Office: https://ow.ly/Wjy650WTq1y