Events

In this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, many in philanthropy are scrambling to figure out what to do next. While a handful of foundations have taken swift action to support grantees – including significant moves to increase payouts – there isn’t yet a groundswell of coordinated action. Meanwhile, nonprofits are going into strategy-and-survival mode … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Activate Collective Action (Session 3)

Join SoCal Grantmakers for an important, two-part conversation on the work of California funders and partners to protect and preserve California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. In part one, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from national partner Grantmakers In Health and from statewide foundations who have been engaged in policy advocacy at the state and … Continue reading Protecting & Preserving Medi-Cal: Federal Context and Philanthropy’s Response

Join SoCal Grantmakers for an important, two-part conversation on the work of California funders and partners to protect and preserve California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. In part two, we will look more deeply at the work of community partners in Southern California, and discuss what grantees and partners might expect in the next 3-12 months. Attendees will also … Continue reading Protecting & Preserving Medi-Cal: Looking Ahead – What Comes Next and What’s Ahead

Join this event to hear stories of talent justice in action from across California. The virtual event will feature a sneak preview of a forthcoming report from Fund the People: Long-Haul Grantmaking: How Many-Year Grants Can Transform Nonprofit Jobs and Amplify Impact, a case study of the Walter & Elise Haas Fund’s Endeavor Fund. Report … Continue reading Talent Justice in Action: New Fund the People Research on “Many-Year Grants” in the Bay Area and More

Every ten years the U.S. Constitution mandates a count of every person in the country, making the Census a fundamental piece of our democracy. The data collected influences the allocation of more than $2 trillion in federal funds to states and local communities for critical services and infrastructure projects, including schools, hospitals, roads, and businesses. … Continue reading Census 2030: A Look Ahead of California’s Demographic Projections, Opportunities, and Challenges

The census comes around every ten years, but ensuring that communities are represented equitably happens every day in between. Lifting the voices of underrepresented communities, bringing together diverse groups, building capacity, and amplifying coalitions through the work of nonprofit organizations are essential to the ongoing process of fair representation for all Californians. Now is the … Continue reading Making California Count: 2030 Census State Launch

This program is hosted by their partner, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), who has extended an invitation to Philanthropy New York members. Our nation is at its best when we embrace the promise and potential of our multiracial democracy, casting aside the false narratives that seek to divide and weaken us. Unfortunately, both … Continue reading Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part II: Global Lessons in the Resistance Against Authoritarianism

One act of courage can inspire a movement. Southern California has risen in the face of extraordinary challenges this year. In January, when Los Angeles was devastated by wildfires, the region came together to support the individuals and communities affected by the crisis. In June, when federal immigration raids targeted Los Angeles’ immigrant and migrant … Continue reading SoCal Grantmaker’s 2025 Annual Conference: Acts of Courage

With the recent passage of the federal budget bill that slashed Medicaid and food assistance for millions of Americans while directing $170 billion to border militarization and the surveillance, detention, and deportation of immigrants, it is clear that private industry stands to profit while tearing families and communities apart. Between Trump’s election in November 2024 … Continue reading Putting Your Money Where Your Mission Is: Philanthropic Strategies for Divestment and Impact Investing

The idea of restoring faith in government by speeding the delivery of housing and other infrastructure is appealing. Can that happen without harming the environment and already overburdened communities? Join us for an open discussion about the abundance framework detailed in the recent book by journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We’ll explore why the … Continue reading Can ‘Abundance’ Be Inclusive? A Funder Discussion on the Promise and Peril

Join Fund the People and Do Good Leadership Collective for a gathering designed to reassemble passionate voices to once again create movement and connections to protect San Diego’s nonprofit workforce. This event builds on the September 2024 San Diego convening, which sparked meaningful dialogue and a mindset shift around workforce needs in our region. The … Continue reading Reflect. Reimagine. Recommit: Protecting San Diego’s Nonprofit Workforce

Join Daylight San Diego for a community building awareness, accountability, and action across San Diego’s communities on immigration. They will host a community conversation on immigration at San Diego Made Factory. The free event will cover a variety of topics, including what folks need to know about immigration arrests and ways San Diegans can help … Continue reading A Light on Immigration: What San Diegans Need to Know About Immigration Arrests and How They Can Help