When SFF donor Laura Lai came to the United States, she could hardly have imagined the ripple effect she would have on so many lives in San Francisco’s Chinatown decades later. Read about Laura’s philanthropy journey: ow.ly/THEr50ROabV #AAPIHeritageMonth

Today the #KaporFoundation announced a $25M joint commitment with Omidyar Network and San Francisco Foundation to accelerate responsible, equitable, and ethical #AI at the Inaugural Joint #CA Summit on #GenerativeAI! Read more: bit.ly/3VlhY2Z

Since 1991, the Samoan Community Development Center continues to ensure Samoan and Pacific Islander residents have the resources, tools, and support needed to thrive. Learn more about SCDC and other AAPI-led orgs in our #AANHPIHeritageMonth Give Guide ow.ly/QOk650S1tRF

Joining forces with Kapor Center and Omidyar Network to announce a $25 million joint commitment to accelerate responsible, equitable, and ethical AI at the Inaugural Joint California Summit on Generative AI! Read more: ow.ly/PThQ50S2Egg #GenerativeAI #EquitableAI

Top story: The commitments from Kapor Center, Omidyar Network, and San Francisco Foundation are in response to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order signed in September 2023, to study the development, use, and risks of AI technologies. bit.ly/4aHCcID

Data from Funders for LGBTQ Issues show that for every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2020, only 23 cents supported #LGBTQ communities and issues, and less than 5 cents supported transgender communities in 2019 and 2020. See our #PrideMonth Give Guide & support ow.ly/5AR350S7hic

Kapor Foundation (Kapor Center), Omidyar Network, and San Francisco Foundation have announced a $25M investment to fund organizations promoting responsible, equitable, and ethical AI advancement.

Throwback: SFF was the top funder in the nation between 1970 and 1981 for LGBTQ2SIA+ organizations. Support Bay Area LGBTQ2SIA+ communities today! See our give guide: ow.ly/Bq8v50Shx1x

SFF's Jessamyn Sabbag answers the question: What is the role of philanthropy in supporting power-building efforts alongside historically marginalized groups? ow.ly/jgFC50Soy10 #NCGconference2024 #powerbuilding

For #PrideMonth, we are proud to highlight 10 organizations for their deep connections in trailblazing movements to advance justice and well-being for diverse #LGBTQ2SIA+ communities across the Bay Area. Learn more in our 2024 Pride Month Give Guide ow.ly/uIFP50SoxX7

This housing bond will create tens of thousands of desperately needed affordable homes to house our Bay Area neighbors. We don’t live in siloed communities in the Bay Area. We are all deeply connected. Learn more about how to support it here: bayareahousingforall.org

We continue to be inspired and energized by the call to #ImagineandAct at Northern California Grantmakers's annual conference! SFF is proud to have participated in and led discussions throughout the day. Check out our event recap to learn more: ow.ly/B9OC50SuTPV #NCG24

California Needs Big, Bold Affordable Housing Investments Now — The following letter to California’s elected leadership was jointly autho — postnewsgroup.com/?p=695151 Black Press USA NNPA Paul Cobb The Post News Group San Francisco Foundation CCF

SFF is committed to supporting #BayArea Black businesses, organizations, and leaders that have been systemically excluded from accessing capital. Follow us this #BlackPhilanthropyMonth to learn more about Black philanthropy going on in the Bay and the leaders making it happen!

SFF and California Arts Council continue their commitment to the arts by supporting young people in East Palo Alto at EPACENTER who are using their artistic skills to serve the community and prepare themselves for careers in art and design. Read more KTVU: ow.ly/EMrZ50SStbK

As we celebrate #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, we recognize 3 leaders: SFF's Fred Blackwell, Brandi Howard East Bay Community Foundation, and Nicole Taylor of Silicon Valley Community Fdn. These Black-led philanthropic institutions continue to forge a path toward a #BayArea where everyone can thrive.

Closing out #BlackPhilanthropyMonth with a #ThrowbackThursday to when SFF Board increased our budget by $10M to support orgs serving and led by the Black community. Philanthropy has long failed to provide sufficient funding to Black-led orgs. Read more: ow.ly/gUKk50Ta6ou

In California this election year, we’re seeing efforts to reverse recent gains to advance racial and economic equity. But community organizers are fighting back. Read Candid op-ed co-authored by SFF's CIO Judith Bell and Amado Uno of California Calls. ow.ly/PbSj50Tmufn

Election season is in full swing and there are many ways to be engaged including supporting organizations who are doing important work nationally, in California and the Bay. See our 2024 Democracy Give Guide and recommendations. ow.ly/mswy50TnkJS

We are proud to showcase the winners of our 2024 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards at the Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts, on view November 2–December 6, 2024 in partnership with SOMArts. somarts.org/exhibition/mur… #ArtAwards