Orange County Community Foundation

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.

Greatness Amplified Giving Day 2023
2023-08-30
12 Nonprofits coming together to raise $250,000 in support of Orange County’s Boys & Girls Clubs.
Why should you give to Greatness Amplified?
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. Donate on August 30.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Protect & Preserve Giving Day 2023
2023-08-16
Why should you give to Protect & Preserve?
On August 16, 2023, 7 Organizations are coming together to raise $80,000 to sustain the ecosystems of Orange County.
Help us raise funds to protect and preserve Orange County’s undeveloped open spaces and marine protected areas that enrich 52 miles of California’s coastline.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day 2023
2023-07-26
10 Nonprofits coming together to raise $125,000 for Underserved Youth of Anaheim.
Why should you give to ImpACT Anaheim?
From the pandemic to other obstacles, youth are facing greater challenges than ever before. YOU can help turn barriers into bridges by donating to ImpACT Anaheim, a giving day dedicated to helping underserved Anaheim youth and teens.
Our collaboration of 10 nonprofit organizations are committed to providing youth access to essential programs, including STEM, arts, recreational, leadership development, and more.
By supporting ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day, you will assure that Anaheim youth and teens thrive in their educational, physical, and emotional development.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Preserving Dignity Giving Day 2023
2023-07-12
On July 12,2023 , 5 nonprofit organizations are coming together to raise $100,000 in support of OC’s older adults in need. By 2040, it is projected that almost 1 in 4 OC residents will be 65 or older.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Impact Philanthropy: Meet the Nonprofits
2023-06-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Exclusive Event for our Impact Philanthropy Members
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Lindley Hanley.

Avanzar Program Culmination 2023
2023-06-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Avanzar is a 3-month training program designed to provide foundational skills to Latino professionals who live or work in Orange County and are interested in nonprofit board service. The program introduces participants to the nonprofit ecosystem in Orange County and equips them with the skills to become an effective board member. The program has been created for Orange County community members who are interested in learning about nonprofit board service and are thinking about joining a nonprofit board.
Questions about Avanzar? Please contact:

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Pia Flores

Community Impact Officer, Donor & Community Engagement

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

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Research & Resources for Multigenerational Philanthropy
2023-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC:
The most recent Alliance gathering sparked a variety of conversations around engaging the next generation in family philanthropy. To continue these conversations, we invite you to join us for an educational and interactive session with Jumi Falusi Samen from 21/64, one of the country’s premiere resources for multigenerational advising, facilitating, and training for next generation engagement. Jumi will share an update on current research and trends on the topic of engaging the next generation and will also provide interactive training on one of 21/64’s valuable tools designed to encourage multiple generations to work, give, and serve together more effectively.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Keri Mesina.
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Empowering Possibilities Giving Day 2023
2023-06-01
Empowering Possibilities, a Giving Day for individuals living with disabilities in OC, is on May 11th. Join us in supporting 13 nonprofits providing supportive services and programs to help Orange County’s disabled residents achieve success and independence.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day 2023
2023-05-17
ON MAY 17, 18 ORGANIZATIONS CAME TOGETHER TO COLLECTIVELY RAISE $363,078 TO INVEST IN THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ORANGE COUNTY. It’s not too late to support your favorite organization. If you missed Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day, you can still give through OC Nonprofit Central at www.ocnonprofitcentral.org.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Networking Game Night for Emerging Leaders
2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a Networking Game Night where emerging leaders will meet lifelong networking peers while enjoying food, drinks and outdoor games. We will also have representatives from several local nonprofits making a difference in our community.
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Help Them Home Giving Day 2023
2023-04-26
Today is Help Them Home, a Giving Day for those experiencing homelessness in OC. Support 24 local nonprofits working collaboratively to raise $1.6 million in 24 hours to combat homelessness and its devastating impact on our community.
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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Engaging Family in Your Foundation
2023-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St., Irvine, CA, 92614
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC:
During the 2022 assessment of the Family Foundation Alliance, succession planning and engaging the next generation were two of the top areas of interest for Alliance members. We invite you to join us as two member foundations share how they have approached these topics and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Their experiences range from involving various generations in foundation leadership to teaching young grandchildren about grantmaking. Come ready to learn from your fellow members and be prepared to share briefly about your experience and questions around engaging family in your foundation.
Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Lisa Wilterink.
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The Future is Working Giving Day 2023
2023-03-23
Today is The Future is Working, a 24-hour collaborative Giving Day designed to bolster workforce opportunities in Orange County. Join us in supporting 14 local nonprofits working to remove employment barriers and build a resilient workforce!
Questions about Giving Days? Please contact Briana Stickney.
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2023 Collaborative Giving Days Summit
2023-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Delhi Center, 505 E Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92707
Join OCCF as we celebrate 5 years of 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.
Session 1 (select one)

Giving Day/Online Fundraising 101 – Learn the basics of online fundraising and Giving Day participation.
Best Practices for Giving Day Outreach – Learn techniques for effective storytelling via social media, text messages, and public relations.
Best Practices for Stewarding Your Giving Day Donors – Learn how to transform a first-time donor into a passionate supporter.

Session 2 (select one)

Best Practices for Expanding Your Audience – Learn how to develop and execute an effective P2P fundraising strategy.
Best Practices for Stakeholder Engagement – Learn how to increase the engagement of your board members, staff, and volunteers.

Questions?
Please contact us at givingdays@oc-cf.org.

Savvy Strategies for Business Exit Planning
2023-02-22 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Join our panel of expert advisors and entrepreneurs as they share lessons learned and best practices when planning for the sale of a privately held business and the role charitable giving can play in the process.
Featured Speakers:

Dan Bolar, Partner, Armanino
John Williams, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Gibson & Dunn
Larry Green, Co-Founder, System Pavers
Janet Steiner, Former CEO, Thoro Packaging
Doug Circle, President & CEO, Circle Vision

Lunch Will Be Provided.
For more information, contact Jenny Lucatero | jlucatero@oc-cf.org | 949.464.4512

Love Is Giving Day 2023
2023-02-08
Together we did it!
ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 9 ORGANIZATIONS CAME TOGETHER TO COLLECTIVELY RAISE $137,118 TO SUPPORT HEALTHY TEEN RELATIONSHIPS IN ORANGE COUNTY.
It’s not too late to support your favorite organization. If you missed Love Is, you can still give through OC Nonprofit Central at www.ocnonprofitcentral.org.
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Family Foundation Alliance: State of the Alliance
2023-02-02 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | The Assembly @ FLIGHT, 1715 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, 92782
The Family Foundation Alliance Steering Committee presents:
The State of the Alliance
As we prepare to kickoff the 2023 program year of the Family Foundation Alliance, we are excited to host this special members only meeting! Based on the Alliance needs assessment completed in 2022, the Steering Committee is proposing some changes for 2023. We are inviting members to be the first to hear of these proposed changes and provide your feedback. Please join us to:

Meet your 2023 Family Foundation Alliance Steering Committee members!
Be the first to hear about exciting changes to the Alliance.
Learn about opportunities to further engage with the Alliance.

Annual Meeting 2022
2022-12-01 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
MOMENTUM FOR GOOD
AMPLIFYING THE IMPACT OF GIVING AND ITS PROFOUND RESULT: GREATER GOOD IN ORANGE COUNTY, AND BEYOND.
Nearly 400 philanthropists, business and community members gathered for OCCF’s Annual Meeting on Dec. 1, 2022. Held in person for the first time since 2019, the event was a celebration of the profound impact of giving in Orange County, across the country and around the world. Event highlights included iheartOC Giving Days reaching a landmark milestone of $20 million raised for OC nonprofits since 2015, the launch of the Orange County Social Justice Fund by philanthropist and community leader Keith Swayne, and a 10-year refresh of OCCF’s ConnectOC data on needs and trends in the OC community.

Protect and Preserve Giving Day 2022
2022-09-07
Why should you give to Protect & Preserve?
ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2022, 9 ORGANIZATIONS ARE COMING TOGETHER TO RAISE $100,000 TO SUSTAIN THE ECOSYSTEMS OF ORANGE COUNTY.
Help us raise funds to protect and preserve Orange County’s undeveloped open spaces and marine protected areas that enrich 52 miles of California’s coastline.

ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day 2022
2022-07-27
10 Nonprofits coming together to raise $125,000 for Underserved Youth of Anaheim on July 27, 2022.
Why should you give to ImpACT Anaheim?
From the pandemic to other obstacles, youth are facing greater challenges than ever before. YOU can help turn barriers into bridges by donating to ImpACT Anaheim, a giving day dedicated to helping underserved Anaheim youth and teens.
Our collaboration of 10 nonprofit organizations are committed to providing youth access to essential programs, including STEM, arts, recreational, leadership development, and more.
By supporting ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day, you will assure that Anaheim youth and teens thrive in their educational, physical, and emotional development. Join us on July 27, 2022 by making a donation of any size.

Stand and Salute Giving Day 2022
2022-06-23
5 Nonprofits coming together to raise $175,000 to Honor OC Veterans and Military Families
June 23, 2022

Dynamics in Family Philanthropy
2022-06-15 16:00 - 18:30 UTC
Join us for a panel-led discussion of leading estate attorneys who will share examples of thorny issues, innovative approaches, solutions, and insights in the dynamics of family philanthropy.
This session is designed for you and your family members – all ages welcome.
Featuring:

Reynolds Cafferata, Rodriguez, Horii, Cho & Cafferata LLP
Jillian Kinsey, Albrecht & Barney
Nicole Anderson, Anderson Law Group

Hors d’oeuvres will be served
Your response is kindly requested by June 3rd.
Please send your burning questions for our panel to Colleen Barney.

Empowering Possibilities Giving Day 2022
2022-05-11
Empowering Possibilities, a Giving Day for individuals living with disabilities in OC, is on May 11th. Join us in supporting 13 nonprofits providing supportive services and programs to help Orange County’s disabled residents achieve success and independence.

Help Them Home Giving Day 2022
2022-04-27
Today is Help Them Home, a Giving Day for those experiencing homelessness in OC. Support 24 local nonprofits working collaboratively to raise $1.6 million in 24 hours to combat homelessness and its devastating impact on our community.

The Future is Working Giving Day 2022
2022-03-24
Today is The Future is Working, a 24-hour collaborative Giving Day designed to bolster workforce opportunities in Orange County. Join us in supporting 14 local nonprofits working to remove employment barriers and build a resilient workforce!

Family Foundation Alliance: Annual Celebration of Giving
2021-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Big Canyon Country Club, 1 Big Canyon Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
In the spirit of the holiday season, our Family Foundation Alliance will gather for an inspirational gathering of local family foundations and philanthropists, featuring a special holiday program, exciting entertainment and a powerful keynote speaker duo.

“SEVEN WAYS OF LIVING GENEROUSLY”

BRAD
FORMSMA
Best Selling Author and Founder of I Like Giving

DREW
FORMSMA
Co-Author of “Everyday Generosity: Becoming a Generous Family in a Selfie World”

THANK YOU!
2021 FAMILY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE SPONSORS:

Jacquelyn Bogue Foundation
Cormura Foundation
The Emond-Soderling Family Foundation
The Donna and Spencer Gilbert Foundation
Hanson Family Foundation
J. Stanley and Mary W. Johnson Family Foundation
The Sharon D. Lund Foundation
The Joe MacPherson Foundation
The Wilson W. Phelps Foundation
Podlich Family Fund
Schoellerman Foundation
Keith and Judy Swayne Family Foundation
Tarsadia Foundation
The Thompson Family Foundation
Ueberroth Family Foundation
Connelly Family Foundation
G3 Ventures LLC
