Orange County Community Foundation

Together We Belong Giving Day 2025
2025-02-25
A Giving Day to Celebrate Orange County’s Diverse Communities
Save the date for our first-ever Together We Belong Giving Day on February 25! Nonprofits across Orange County are teaming up to support community and inclusion.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Strategic Exit Planning: Maximizing Your Personal Value and Impact
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St., Irvine, CA, 92614
Thank you to all who attended our Strategic Exit Planning: Maximizing Your Personal Value and Impact event. We hope the insights shared by our moderator and panelists were valuable to both entrepreneurs and professional advisors as you navigate business transitions and long-term planning strategies.
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Check out the key messages from our moderator and panelists in our blog post.
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2025 Collaborative Giving Days Summit
2025-01-28 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Thank you to all who joined us for our third annual i❤️OC Giving Days Summit. This inspiring event brought together over 200 attendees representing more than 75 local nonprofit organizations! This year’s theme, “Empower and Engage: Mobilizing Your Team for Impact,” emphasized the power of collaboration and effective teamwork to drive impactful campaigns.
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Keynote: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging presented by Groundswell
Giving Beyond Giving Days presented by F&M Bank | F&M Trust
Giving Days 101
P2P & Matching Handouts

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Family Foundation Alliance: Celebration of Giving 2024
2024-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
Join Us for Our Annual Celebration of Giving! In the spirit of the holiday season, we warmly invite you to an inspiring gathering of local family foundations and philanthropists. Enjoy a special holiday program and a keynote speaker who is sure to leave an impression. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and celebrate the power of giving!

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The Power of Collective Giving: Highlights from the 2024 Family Foundation Alliance “Celebration of Giving”
December 11, 2024
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Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.
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OCCF 35th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA, 92614
We marked our milestone anniversary with an unforgettable event that showcased 35 years of transformative philanthropic achievements in Orange County, across the country, and around the world. Under the inspiring theme of “35 Years of Growing the Good” and featuring a dynamic keynote by Ambassador Gaddi H. Vasquez, the celebration brought together 750 passionate philanthropists and influential community leaders.
See the highlights from our event:

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Avanzar Board Leadership Academy Workshop + Mixer
2024-10-24 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
OCCF is partnering with Groundswell to deliver a 3-part series of workshops for nonprofit organizations that are interested in connecting with the Avanzar Board Leadership Academy graduates and diversifying their boards. After the workshops, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a mixer with Avanzar cohort members.
Please join us for the third installment of our 2024 series on Thursday, October 24th at the FLDWRK coworking space in Costa Mesa.
Workshop: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Mixer: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Questions about Avanzar? Please contact:

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pflores@oc-cf.org(949) 553-4202 x270

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AAAF and OCBSN Autumn Celebration 2024
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The African American Alliance Fund and the Orange County Black Solidarity Network are partnering to co-host an Autumn Celebration! Please join us for an evening of community and networking, celebrating the 2024 African American Alliance Fund grantees and learning more about how to get involved with the OC Black Solidarity Network.
For any questions, contact us at aaaf@oc-cf.org
Click here to learn more about the African American Alliance Fund.

OCCF Founders and Family Hall of Fame Event
2024-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We had the pleasure of spending a memorable evening with our OCCF Founders and Family “Hall of Fame” to kick off our 35th anniversary! This milestone event was an intimate gathering where we reminisced about 35 years of impactful work and achievements. The night was brimming with heartfelt stories of the difference we’ve made together. We can’t wait to celebrate with all our donors, dreamers, and doers on November 21, 2024!

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Family Foundation Alliance: September 2024
2024-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC: Impactful Giving: Research & Findings on MacKenzie Scott’s Unrestricted Gifts
Recently, the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) hosted a powerful presentation titled Impactful Giving: Research & Findings on MacKenzie Scott’s Unrestricted Gifts, presented by Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, for The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). The presentation was to members of OCCF’s Family Foundation Alliance, a membership group that brings together family foundation leaders to network, collaborate and learn about best practices in philanthropic giving. The event featured key insights from Dr. Smith Arrillaga’s research on two years of Scott’s Giving and a panel discussion with leaders from two Orange County nonprofit organizations that benefited from Scott’s generosity.

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Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.

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Igniting Potential Giving Day 2024
2024-09-18 | Online
A Giving Day to Support the Youth of Orange County
Igniting Potential Giving Day supports organizations working to ensure all children have equitable access to resources that elevate their academic and social/emotional success.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
All American Boys Chorus
Assistance League Irvine
BRDG, bridge to connect
Catalyst Family Inc.
Child Creativity Lab
Common Ground
Delhi Center
Educate to Empower
Giving Children Hope
Helping Others Prepare for Eternity (H.O.P.E.)
Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)
Hope 4 Kids
Irvine Public Schools Foundation
KidSingers
Lion’s Heart
MOMS Orange County
OC United Together
Orange County Community Housing Corp (OCCHC)
Parentis Foundation
Pretend City Children’s Museum
Project Kinship
Public School Defenders Hub
Solidarity
Team Kids
The Youth Center
Unidos South OC
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Greatness Amplified Giving Day 2024
2024-08-21 | Online
A Giving Day for Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County
Boys & Girls Clubs exist to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our local Boys & Girls Clubs are critical partners in the next stage of supporting Orange County children as they re-engage with their schools, academics and other development activities. Greatness Amplified Giving Day supports Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Orange County.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Boys & Girls Club of Brea – Placentia – Yorba Linda
Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley
Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
Boys & Girls Club Of Garden Grove, Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress
Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley
Boys & Girls Club of La Habra
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
Boys & Girls Club of Stanton
Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast
Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Preserving Dignity Giving Day 2024
2024-07-24 | Online
A Giving Day for OC’s Older Adults in Need
By 2040, it is projected that almost 1 in 4 OC residents will be 65 or older. Preserving Dignity Giving Day supports organizations in support of OC’s Older adults in need.
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Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Council on Aging – Southern California
Southern California Hospice Foundation
St.Francis Home
Soulrapha
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Family Foundation Alliance: Stories & Connections - Igniting Passion for Change
2024-06-12 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC:
Stories & Connections: Igniting Passion for Change
Join us for an engaging opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by your fellow Family Foundation Alliance members. This luncheon is designed to foster connections and explore the stories that fuel our commitment to giving back. From the projects you support to the causes that resonate with the group, this will be an enriching discussion that celebrates members shared passion and commitment to change.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Keri Mesina.
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ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day 2024
2024-06-05 | Online
A Giving Day for the Underserved Youth in Anaheim
ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day supports organizations committed to providing youth in Anaheim access to essential programs, including STEM, arts, recreational, leadership development, and more.
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Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Anaheim Ballet
Anaheim Community Foundation
Anaheim Family YMCA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County
Caterina’s Club
Chance Theater
First Tee- Orange County
Girls Inc. of Orange County
Higher Ground Youth & Family Services
Love Anaheim
Voice of Refugees
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day 2024
2024-05-08 | Online
A Giving Day to Invest in Mental Health in Orange County
Mental wellness is the key to a productive and healthy life, and a thriving community. Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day supports organizations that are raising awareness of critical mental health needs in Orange County, ensuring that the most vulnerable in our community have access to transformative and compassionate mental health treatment they need.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Care Possible
Child Guidance Center
Extraordinary Lives Foundation
Fran’s Place – Center for Cancer Counseling
Healing to You
Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child
Human Options
Mariposa Women and Fam. Ctr
NAMI OC
New Directions for Women
Norooz Clinic Foundation
Pathways to Independence
Seeds Therapy
Teens4Teens Help
The Purpose of Recovery
Tilly’s Life Center
Wellness and Prevention Foundation
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Help Them Home Giving Day 2024
2024-04-24 | Online
A Giving Day for OC’s Homeless
Mark your calendars! Help Them Home Giving Day supports organizations working to end homelessness in Orange County by connecting individuals and families to shelter and resources to keep them safe and secure today, and every day.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Beach Cities Interfaith Services
Casa Teresa, Inc.
Charity on Wheels
City Net
Colette’s Children’s Home, Inc.
Eli Home
Encompass Housing
Family Assistance Ministries
Family Promise of Orange County
Family Solutions Collaborative
Families Forward
Friendship Shelter, Inc.
HomeAid Orange County
Homeless Intervention Services of OC
Grandma’s House of Hope
Illumination Foundation
Mercy House
Our Fathers Table
Pathways of Hope
Robyne’s Nest
Serving People in Need, Inc.
South County Outreach
StandUp for Kids, Orange County
The Salvation Army Orange County
Thomas House Family Shelter
WISEPlace
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Empowering Possibilities Giving Day 2024
2024-04-10 | Online
A Giving Day for OC Neighbors with Disabilities
Mark your calendars! There are over 250,000 people with disabilities living in Orange County. Empowering Possibilities supports organizations working to bring people together to advocate for and serve this vulnerable population.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Beyond Blindness
Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
GiGi’s Playhouse OC
Project Independence
Reimagine
Sandy Feet Initiative
TLC Public Charter School
Unlimited Possibilities, Formerly UCP of Orange County
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

The Future is Working: Building Pathways to a Promising Future
2024-04-02 14:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for a special event focused on sharing best practices for building workforce pathways. Hear a special presentation on Orange County Workforce Indicators by Dr. Wallace Walrod. Learn more about our Workforce Development Initiative as our grantees share about the incredible work they do to create a more resilient and equitable economy in Orange County and beyond.
Event Agenda:

OC Workforce Indicators Presentation
Workforce Development Initiative Overview
Grantee Presentations
Networking & Visiting Exhibitor Tables

For any questions regarding registration or participation, please contact Mayra Chavez at mchavez@oc-cf.org.
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Family Foundation Alliance: Orange County Outlook 2024
2024-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC:
Understanding Challenges and Building Solutions for a Thriving Future
Join us for an engaging event where Dr. Wallace Walrod, Chief Economic Adviser for the Orange County Business Council, will provide a comprehensive overview of the 2023-2024 Community Indicators Report, sharing key data points on the current state of Orange County’s education, infrastructure, health, income, and economy. We’ll engage in table discussions where attendees can share reflections, questions, and experiences with the issues shared. Cathleen Otero, OCCF Chief Operating Officer, will then engage Wallace in a fireside chat to explore key points and areas of greatest need, with a special focus on Workforce Development. This dynamic discussion will culminate in an open forum, inviting participants to contribute their perspectives and ideas. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to actively participate in imagining a brighter future for all who call Orange County home.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Keri Mesina.
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The Future is Working Giving Day 2024
2024-03-21 | Online
A Giving Day to Develop a Stronger Workforce for Orange County
Mark your calendars! The Future is Working supports organizations that help employers, workers, students, and our most vulnerable residents to build a more adaptable and resilient workforce for tomorrow.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Bracken’s Kitchen
Chrysalis
CIELO
H.I.R.E
EXP
Hart Community Homes, Inc.
High School Inc.
Hope Builders
i-5 Freedom Network
Kherut
OC Academy of Sciences and Arts
OC Goodwill
Oscar & Ma
Project Self-Sufficiency
Share The Dough
Step Forward Academy
Tiyya
Vital Link Education-Business Consortium
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Storytelling Your Legacy: The Power of Personal Narratives
2024-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where you will explore the inspiration and vision for your unique philanthropic journey. This session is designed to help you define and articulate the values, heritage, and stories that shape your personal legacy.
Led by Tina Lovejoy, founder of Frameworks Facilitation LLC, we will discover the experiences and messages you wish to pass on, fostering a continued tradition of generosity and impact. Come with ideas and leave with a clearer vision of the philanthropic path and narrative you wish to share for generations to come.
Contact us to Learn More and Register!

Love Is Giving Day 2024
2024-02-07 | Online
A Giving Day to Support Healthy Relationships in Orange County
Mark your calendars! Love Is supports organizations working to empower youth with the tools, support and resources they need to create healthy relationships.
Click Here to Learn More and Give!
Participating nonprofit organizations include:
Crittenton Services
Laura’s House
LGBTQ Center OC
OC Pride
Orange County Family Justice Center Foundation
Planned Parenthood San Bernardino and Orange County
Radiant Futures (formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center)
The Priority Center
Speak Your Truth Today
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

2024 Collaborative Giving Days Summit
2024-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Delhi Center, 505 E Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92707
Join OCCF as we celebrate Collaborative Giving Day success, connect with nonprofits from all our Giving Days, and learn best practices from other nonprofits for effective online and Giving Day campaigns.
Unlock Your Fundraising Potential
Enjoy engaging breakout sessions led by leading Giving Day participants and OCCF team members to strengthen your fundraising and communication skills.
Collaborate & Network
Connect with other nonprofits and gain insight on best practices for effective online fundraising and Giving Day campaigns.
Join a Giving Day
Learn about our collaborative Giving Day model and explore opportunities to collaborate and join with peer organizations as a Giving Day participant!
Questions?
Please contact us at givingdays@oc-cf.org.

Orange County Family Foundation Alliance: Annual Celebration of Giving 2023
2023-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
In the spirit of the holiday season, we invite you to join us for an inspirational gathering of local family foundations and philanthropists, featuring a special holiday program and a keynote speaker you won’t want to miss!
About Arshay Cooper
Arshay is a Rower, Benjamin Franklin award-winning author, the protagonist of the critically acclaimed film “A Most Beautiful Thing,” a Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around issues of accessibility for low-income families.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Keri Mesina.
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Annual Meeting 2023
2023-11-09 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA, 92612
For Good For Ever
Connecting people and passion to create thriving communities in Orange County and beyond.
An inspiring celebration and inside look at philanthropy’s power to amplify impact and build momentum for good.
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Expanding Impact Through Program Related Investments
2023-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC:
In recent years, foundations have shown increased interest in utilizing social investment tools, such as Program Related Investments (PRIs), to complement more traditional models of grantmaking. PRIs can include loans, equity investments or financial guarantees and offer opportunities for foundations to make an impact, while also recycling those dollars for new investments. While PRIs can provide both a social and financial return for foundations, they can also benefit nonprofits by attracting additional investors and resources. Join us to learn more about why, when and how to consider this tool and hear from local foundations and nonprofits who are currently leveraging these types of investments.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Lisa Wilterink.
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Igniting Potential Giving Day 2023
2023-09-27
18 Nonprofits coming together to raise $500,000 in support of Orange County’s Youth.
Why should you give to Igniting Potential?
Igniting Potential supports programs that help Orange County youth remain engaged and committed to achieving their full potential.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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AAAF Convening 2023
2023-09-14 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The African American Alliance Fund will be reconvening again this September!
We invite you to join the AAAF and nonprofit and community leaders from Orange County and the surrounding communities to continue advancing the conversation about coalition building. Agenda and additional event details will be sent out to registered attendees as the meeting date nears.
RSVP closes on Monday, September 11, 2023.
This meeting will be in-person only; there will not be a virtual/hybrid option to join available.
For any questions, contact us at aaaf@oc-cf.org
Click here to learn more about the African American Alliance Fund.

Savvy Strategies for Life After a Business Exit
2023-09-12 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St., Irvine, CA, 92614
Calling all Founders, senior leaders and investors in privately held businesses. Are you contemplating a business exit in the near or long-term horizon? It’s never too early to plan for your exit. Join our panel of esteemed entrepreneurs as they share lessons learned on the transition to new ventures after the sale of their business. Gain personal insights and inspiration on:

Efficiently planning the exit
Managing unexpected challenges and opportunities
Creating a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and connection
Identifying new ventures, projects and community initiatives

Lunch Provided | Guests Welcome
Questions? Contact Jenny Lucatero | jlucatero@oc-cf.org | 949.464.4512

OC Social Justice Fund Convening 2023
2023-09-07 11:15 - 13:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are excited to celebrate the inaugural grantees. Join us to hear from the fund’s Founders about its purpose and vision. We will share details about the fund in its first year of operation, gather input on how we can enhance the fund’s process and outcomes, and provide an opportunity for grantees to connect with one another.
Click here to learn more about the Orange County Social Justice Fund.
