From Moment to Movement: Responding to Crisis, Shaping Opportunity

At a pivotal moment marked by the 2026 gubernatorial transition and broader national uncertainty, this briefing will provide funders with a strategic view into how the Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group is shaping California’s policy and governance landscape. The session will highlight how philanthropy can play a catalytic role in moving from policy vision to governing impact, ensuring that equity, opportunity, and dignity are embedded into the next administration’s priorities from Day One.

Learning Objectives:

1. Illuminate the Policy Window for 2026 Health, Wealth & Dignity Agenda: Provide context on the 2026 gubernatorial transition as a rare opportunity to influence long-term governance in the nation’s largest state economy. Share the ambition and scope of the Health, Wealth & Dignity Agenda as a comprehensive framework for equitable governance.
2. Demonstrate Track Record: Highlight the Ad Hoc Group’s role in responding to critical political and policy moments—from election cycles to COVID-19 response to judicial vacancies and statewide leadership transitions.
3. Align Philanthropic Strategy & Activate Investment: Identify concrete opportunities for funders to support transition planning, leadership pipelines, and policy implementation. Encourage coordinated, strategic philanthropic engagement to maximize impact during the transition window and beyond in California that meaningfully integrates Latino-serving and Latino-led civil society organizations and partners.

Target Audience

This program is open to members of Catalyst, Northern California Grantmakers, and Southern California Grantmakers.