Events

This winter marks the start of a new legislative session, a new state budget proposal from the governor, and a newly-elected class of state lawmakers recently sworn into office. So, as we head into a fresh season of coalition-building, legislative proposals, policy analysis, and more, now is the time to brush up on the internal … Continue reading CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar: Advocacy Tips from Capitol Experts

As California faces threats from federal budget and policy proposals amid an anticipated flat (no-growth) budget for its 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, strategic choices grounded in values of racial and economic equity are needed to ensure that all residents can thrive. The state’s budget process holds the key to determining which policies will create … Continue reading What’s at Stake? Governor Newsom’s 2025 – 2026 State Budget Proposal

Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. This year, Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Join Philanthropy California and Nonprofit Finance Fund for the launch of our Resourcing Resilience Report. As Californians grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is clear that the path towards resilience lies in supporting the communities on the frontline. The Resourcing Resilience Report arrives at a pivotal moment as climate change continues to … Continue reading Resourcing Resilience Report: A Briefing on Aligning Public and Philanthropy Funding for California Communities

Note: This year, Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants that join all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Much of our time is spent fine-tuning effective grantmaking and investment practices, but how many of us look at the policies that create a need for grantmaking? This session … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101

Looking ahead, Philanthropy California is hosting a virtual funder briefing to assess the state of policy nearing the first 100 days of the new presidential administration. We will discuss how to engage with a different makeup of government that will bring unique sets of challenges and possibilities. This is an opportunity for the philanthropic sector … Continue reading 100 Days Funder Briefing

Philanthropy California is reviving our Sacramento Advocacy Day, back in-person since 2019! This convening is a unique opportunity to connect policymakers and philanthropy across the State and emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Join us April 1 & 2, 2025 at the State Capitol for a day and a half of programming and legislative meetings … Continue reading Sacramento Advocacy Day 2025