Events

Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Golden Gate Chapter (AFP-GGC) and Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) mark one special day in November to celebrate the spirit of giving. On this day we recognize individuals and institutions whose exemplary contributions to philanthropy advance the common good in a rich variety of ways throughout Northern California.

Countries all around the world are joining together to carry the banner of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative aimed at young people everywhere.

ZeroDivide is co-sponsoring a special Town Hall meeting, to discuss how Hip Hop has made a cultural impact on the world of American business. Hip Hop is more than music and this discussion will challenge the idea that Hip Hop’s impact is limited to the music industry alone.

During the week of November 17 - 23, 2008, partner organizations will conduct a range of activities - from simple speeches to comprehensive competitions - designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) 2008 Conference is to be held in Los Angeles, California, November 12-14, 2008!

CTCNet's Annual Conference has been the premier event in community technology for over a decade.

ACM (Alliance for Community Media) Western Region Fall Conference October 24-25, 2008.

The theme for 2008 is Access without Borders: New Frontiers in Community Media. Discuss core values of community media, the evolution of next generation digital media, and the future of public, education and government access.

Power of Partnership
October 2, 2008
5:30-8:30pm
San Francisco LGBT Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Join the second "Power of Partnership" quarterly program series, co-presented by Craigslist Foundation, The Foundation Center, and Northern California Grantmakers and Compasspoint Nonprofit Services.

Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit.

Hip-Hop and the 2008 Presidential Election at the Museum of the City of New York
Friday, October 3, 2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
New York, NY 10029

"Remixing the Art of Social Change" is a first of its kind teach-in dedicated to building capacity with hands on workshops designed not just to look at hip-hop as an esthetic, but at the organizations that develop, track, measure and deliver curriculum, information, develop campaigns, organize rallies etc.