San Diego Foundation

In 2021, we launched the first-ever grantmaking campaign of its kind for a community foundation: Fifty & Forward. Our goal is to award $500 million in grants to address our region’s greatest opportunities in education, for children and families and our environment. This campaign also sets an ambitious goal to raise $1 billion to fuel SDF’s impact for the next 50 years, creating lasting change and building a community where everyone thrives. ✨ Learn more about how we can make a difference together at SDFoundation.org/50. #SDF50 #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact

Did you know the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in San Diego County is large and highly diverse? 🌏 According to our new State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report, developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, 16.2% of the county’s population identifies as AANHPI. Additionally, 4.3% identify as belonging to at least one AANHPI group and another race or ethnicity. Explore the full report to learn more about each AANHPI subgroup in our region: https://bit.ly/4gO3O1Z #AANHPI #DiversityAndInclusion #SanDiego

Brian Zumbano, VP and Chief Development & Stewardship Officer at SDF, recently spoke on CBS 8 San Diego about our Fifty & Forward campaign. 🌟 As we mark our 50th anniversary, we are focused on our goal of awarding $500 million in grants to advance opportunities in education, children and families, and the environment. This #GivingSeason, every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 up to $20,000 through Dec. 31. Be part of this milestone campaign and help create lasting impact for our region: https://bit.ly/4iKqL8o #SDF50

As part of the Fifty & Forward Campaign, we're profiling nonprofit fundholders at SDF, that are making a difference for education, children and families, and the environment. Today, we’re highlighting San Diego Youth Services, which is dedicated to empowering youth to thrive by meeting their basic needs, providing lifelong skills for self-sufficiency, and enabling them to achieve their life ambitions. ✨ Learn more about how establishing a nonprofit agency endowment fund at SDF helps the organization grow and sustain its programs, helping San Diego’s most vulnerable youth. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3ZIguAH #SDF50 #BasicNeeds #Blog

Last week, community partners from the International Rescue Committee and SDF came together to plant 24 trees at Hillside Park in El Cajon. 🌳 This initiative, supported by our Climate Initiatives, reflects the power of community-led efforts to grow green spaces and enhance climate resilience. The event was made possible through a partnership between International Rescue Committee, Resident Leadership Academy program, County of San Diego, City of El Cajon, University of San Diego and SDF. Explore the impact of our Climate Initiative: https://bit.ly/41B3akl Together, we’re building a greener, healthier San Diego County! #TreePlanting #ResilientCommunities #GreenSpaces

Did you know San Diego County is home to the 7th largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in the country? 🌏 Our new State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report, developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, highlights significant disparities within this diverse population. Making up 16.2% of San Diego County’s total population, the AANHPI community is among the largest and most diverse in the U.S. However, these individuals are often treated as a monolith or a group of people who are thought to be the same, which masks the gaps that exist across different AANHPI subgroups. ➡️ Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/gsGvfHg3. #AANHPI #DiversityAndInclusion #RepresentationMatters

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, a community partner of SDF, is deeply rooted in its mission to provide pathways to economic prosperity, education and community empowerment for a diverse population. 🌱 An example of its innovative approach to economic development is the Logan Heights Emergent Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). The program is now reaching new heights with the support of our El Camino Fund, which is sponsoring the first-ever Spanish-language Logan Heights Emergent Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) cohorts in fall 2024 and fall 2025. Read our blog to learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/3Bl7Ccd #LoganHeights #Entrepreneurs

Are you looking to join an incredible group of talented, diverse, compassionate individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and help create a San Diego where all can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. 🌟 Check out our careers page and apply now: https://bit.ly/4fchumy #TeamSDF #Careers #TopWorkplace

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Darcy comes from a family with a long history of volunteerism. ✨ She has certainly been making an impact. From serving on nearly every SDF board or committee, to supporting organizations like Challenged Athletes Foundation and Just in Time for Foster Youth. Now, she’s leading the way as part of SDF’s Fifty & Forward Campaign Council—bringing together generous donors during our 50th anniversary year. Discover more about how Darcy’s passion for community drives her philanthropy: https://bit.ly/49zuRfq #SDF50 #CommunityImpact #GivingSeason

Discover why donors trust SDF. With seven tailored investment portfolios, we empower donors to achieve their grantmaking goals. 📈 Guided by world-class investment managers and an experienced Investment Committee, every fund benefits from a strategic and expert approach that’s evident in our quarterly investment updates Learn about our latest investment performance and how we enhance your clients’ philanthropic impact: https://bit.ly/3ONqaoz #InvestmentStrategies #ProfessionalAdvisors #WealthManagement