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Philanthropic giving often spikes after high-profile disasters. Yet, crises that layer conflict, political instability and large-scale humanitarian needs often pose barriers that deter engagement. New research findings from the Center for … Continue reading Beyond the headlines: What mobilizes philanthropy to act in complex crises 

Join funders from across the state for a day-long, in-person working meeting that will formally launch California's 2030 Census Statewide Funders Initiative. This gathering will be the kickoff of the … Continue reading 2030 Census Statewide Funder Table

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 … Continue reading From Moment to Movement: Responding to Crisis, Shaping Opportunity

The Senior Peer Cohort will meet eight times (four full day in-person sessions and four three-hour virtual sessions) from June to November 2026. Participants must commit to attending the following … Continue reading 2026 evolve Senior Peer Cohort

Voting rights are under attack across the country. From the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to federal voter suppression … Continue reading Voter Suppression on the Ballot: Fighting Voter ID in California

You’ve probably attended an AI session before. Maybe you’ve experimented a little. But what would it look like to actually use AI in your work next week? What’s getting in … Continue reading From Curiosity to Practice: Applying AI in Philanthropy