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A complete census count begins with an accurate address database to ensure each person is counted. The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process allows states, counties, cities, and tribes … Continue reading Understanding the LUCA Process and How it Impacts an Accurate 2030 Census

This gathering in Sacramento will bring together funders from across the state and beyond to reconnect, recharge, and rebuild — with time to strengthen relationships, gain inspiration, and explore philanthropy’s … Continue reading Smart Growth California’s 2026 Funder Summit

This session offers a timely update on how communities statewide are responding to ICE deployments, with a regional focus on Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the Central … Continue reading National Lessons, Regional Action: Preparing for ICE Deployments

Art has long been a way for people to carry pieces of home with them — across borders, languages and generations. Join Daylight San Diego for Making Home: How Immigrants … Continue reading Making Home: How Immigrants Use Art to Find Belonging

Philanthropy California invites you to join our 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day, coming up on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8. This is an opportunity to connect with funders … Continue reading 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day

In the past year, the Trump administration has waged a relentless assault on democratic norms, the free press, and constitutional checks and balances and has sought to divide Americans by … Continue reading A Bound Imperative: American Democracy and the Fight for Immigrant Rights

Discover what’s possible with the Individual Artist Fellowship at our upcoming Open House. Join us for an informative and welcoming session where you’ll learn about funding opportunities, gain insight into … Continue reading Individual Artist Fellowship Open House

As uncertainty continues to shape the nonprofit sector, funders are seeking more effective ways to make informed, timely decisions. This session will examine key trends influencing today’s nonprofit landscape, share … Continue reading Leading Through Uncertainty: Trends and Risk Management to Support Nonprofit Partners

The biennial Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) National Conference is the leading forum for foundations, mission-driven asset owners, and their partners advancing impact investing in philanthropy. The MIE 2026 National Conference … Continue reading MIE 2026 National Conference

When communities, institutions, and values are under attack, philanthropy must root to our purpose. We hold the privilege and responsibility to invest in the courageous leadership of those transforming systems … Continue reading 2026 NCG Annual Conference: Rooted in Courage

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