The Future Is Local: Caring For Community In Times Of Change

Join us for The Future Is Local, a dynamic community conversation hosted by the Community Foundation Sonoma County, featuring:

• Dimple Abichandani, nationally recognized philanthropic leader, lawyer, and author of A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth into a More Just and Sustainable Future
• Óscar Chávez, President & CEO of the Community Foundation Sonoma County, and longtime champion for equity and opportunity in Sonoma County.

We’re honored to partner with Little Saint, a space that embodies the spirit of community and connection. What better way to start a Sunday morning than with pastries, coffee, and good company!

Discover how local leadership, inclusive philanthropy, and grassroots action can shape a just, sustainable, and resilient future for Sonoma County.

As a thank-you for joining the conversation, attendees will receive a complimentary copy of A New Era of Philanthropy.

About the Speakers:

Dimple Abichandani is a nationally recognized philanthropic leader, lawyer, and author of , a book that reimagines how philanthropy can meet this moment.

For two decades, she has worked to reshape philanthropy’s purpose and practice while leading innovative funding institutions. As Executive Director of the General Service Foundation (2015–2022), she aligned the foundation’s grantmaking, investments, and governance with justice values. She was the founding director of the Rise Together Fund, a donor collaborative at the Proteus Fund, and previously led the Center for Social Justice at UC Berkeley School of Law.

A National Center for Family Philanthropy Fellow, Dimple’s leadership has been recognized with a Scrivener Award for Creative Grantmaking. She serves on the Board of Directors of Solidaire Network and has served on the boards/steering committees of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Northern California Grantmakers, and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Dimple is based in the San Francisco Bay Area where she advises donors and foundations working towards a more just and sustainable future.

Óscar Chávez: As President & CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County, Óscar Chávez leads efforts to advance belonging, equity, and resilience throughout the region. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in community leadership, Óscar has held key roles in government and nonprofits alike.

Before joining CFSC, he served as the Assistant Director of Human Services for the County of Sonoma, where he oversaw the nationally recognized Upstream Investments Initiative and led the department’s planning, research, and evaluation functions. He previously served as Executive Director of the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, and earlier in his career, directed business support services and public engagement for a large community-based organization in Bakersfield.

Óscar’s leadership and commitment have been recognized by Hispanics in Philanthropy, the Sonoma County Jefferson Award, the North Bay Business Journal’s Nonprofit Leadership Award, and as one of the North Bay’s “40 Under 40” leaders. He has also served on the boards of First 5 Sonoma County and Health Action Together, and as a member of the California Stewardship Network.

He lives in Windsor with his wife, Christine, and their four children.

About Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC)For over 40 years, CFSC has partnered with local donors and nonprofits to address Sonoma County’s most pressing challenges. Guided by the belief that equity and belonging are the foundation of a thriving community, CFSC connects generosity with impact—supporting everything from emergency relief to long-term systems change. With a focus on listening to community voices, CFSC is committed to building a Sonoma County that is vibrant, just, and inclusive for all.

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