Forty Years, One Thread Rooted in Love — what four decades of partnership taught the St. Joseph Fund. In 1986, the newly formed St. Joseph Health System Foundation made its first grant. It didn't go to a hospital or a clinic. It went to Mexico City, where an earthquake had leveled neighborhoods and where recovery
The Changing Landscape of Grants Management At the St. Joseph Fund (SJF), our approach to grantmaking is shaped by a simple yet powerful belief: relationships matter. Over time, the tools and processes behind grants management have changed, but the deeper shift has been about something more meaningful than efficiency alone. It has been about moving
What Does Co-Designing Mean? Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships In equity initiatives and strategies, we often talk about co-designing with partners. But what does co-designing mean? It isn’t about inviting community in after decisions are already made. Instead, it’s about engaging the community from the very beginning and letting their voices,
Built to Last – The Intersections Initiative and Healing-Centered Capacity Building Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships When I think about the story of the St. Joseph Fund and our tagline “Rooted In Love”, our 10-year partnership with Prevention Institute is one of the clearest examples of what that means.
A Living Archive of Love: The Best of Our Blog From our founding in 1986, long before timelines and newsfeeds, people learned about the St. Joseph Fund (SJF) the old-fashioned way. Our work was shared by word of mouth in a slow, steady, and deeply rooted way. As the internet grew and the digital landscape
Opportunities for Social Work to Strengthen Community Power In a moment when communities face complex, intersecting challenges, from systemic inequities to climate-related disasters, the call for more just and human-centered approaches to philanthropy has never been louder. At the St. Joseph Fund, we believe the way forward begins with relationships, trust, and a deep respect
From Gathering to Growing – Building Together Through Healing Tides At the St. Joseph Fund, we believe that healing begins with listening to and honoring the lived experiences of those closest to the issues. The Healing Tides: NHPI Leadership + Renewal Initiative (Healing Tides) exemplifies this value by continuing to evolve not through the common
St. Joseph Fund: Purpose-Driven, Lasting Impact 2024 Annual Report, Guiding and Strengthening Leaders At the St. Joseph Fund, we are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report—a reflection of a year rooted in love, resilience, and collective action. Through deep partnerships and shared purpose, we continued investing in disaster response, lifelong education, community power, and
From Passion to Permanence: Building Sustainable Social Justice Nonprofits Guest Post - Gabriela Robles, Chief Executive Sustaining grassroots social justice nonprofits is no small feat. From burnout to limited funding, the challenges we face in this work are real and unrelenting. Over the years, I’ve held many roles, from advocacy and organizing to foundation leadership.
Healing Power of Policy Advocacy Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships Policy advocacy is a powerful expression of community voice. It entails much more than simply pushing for laws and regulations. At its core, it focuses on ensuring that policies reflect the needs, aspirations, and lived experiences of those they impact. When
