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We know that funders face many challenges when attempting to make the case within their institutions for the value and importance of investing in immigrant communities. We also know that moving money to immigrant-led and immigrant-centered organizations can help foundations advance their strategic priorities, whether they relate to immigration explicitly or not. GCIR has developed … Continue reading Making the Case for Supporting Immigrants in Your Grantmaking: A Messaging Toolkit for Funders

Just one year away from midterm elections: As nonprofits across the country face mounting challenges from the impact of federal cuts to rapid response to immigration raids, they are continuing to hold the work of voter engagement as a core priority. In this session, hear from organizations and their funders that, despite it all, are … Continue reading How Voter Engagement Organizations Are Adapting their Approaches in a Challenging Era

Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital that left one dead and the other in serious condition, the Trump administration has exploited the tragedy by unleashing a torrent of xenophobic rhetoric and new policy announcements targeting lawful migration pathways and immigrant and refugee communities. Employing collective punishment based on … Continue reading Special Funder Briefing: Responding to Attacks on Afghans, Somalis and the Immigration System

California voters ushered in a historic shift in 2025 with the passage of Proposition 50, triggering the state’s first-ever mid-decade redistricting. As new congressional and legislative maps take shape, and legal challenges loom, the stakes for representation, policy influence, and electoral competitiveness are enormous heading into the 2026 midterms. Nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders must … Continue reading The Redistricting Revolution: Navigating California’s New Political Landscape Post-Prop 50

In communities across the country, vital stories are going untold as local newsrooms shrink or disappear, leaving residents without the information they need to stay connected, informed and empowered. Without reliable local reporting, people turn to social media or other unverified sources — making them more prone to the misinformation and algorithm-fueled echo chambers that … Continue reading Vital Voices: Investing in the Power of Community-Rooted Reporting

What if everyone working to strengthen our region had a clearer picture of how funding flows—and where opportunities are waiting? We’re excited to introduce the Catalyst Data Hub, a new resource powered by Impala in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. The Hub brings together, in one place, a clearer picture of … Continue reading Launching the Catalyst Data Hub

Join us for a webinar releasing the 2025 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report on February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. In 2025, nonprofits across San Diego County met the moment through creativity, collaboration, and deep community commitment. As the challenges ahead continue to evolve, clearly communicating the importance and impact of the nonprofit sector … Continue reading Annual State of Nonprofits & Philanthropy Report Webinar

Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been one of unprecedented challenge. How are nonprofits faring — and how are they adapting — in the wake of these significant changes? What are they hearing from the communities they serve? What … Continue reading A Sector in Crisis: How Nonprofits and Foundations Are Navigating Challenge

As we kick off the California budget season, Governor Newsom’s proposed budget reflects ongoing fiscal constraints and fails to address the harsh realities our communities are facing. Despite the $9 billion more in revenue than previously anticipated, the governor’s budget makes it clear that there is little to no room for new investments, leaving the … Continue reading Beyond the Dollars: Navigating Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

So-called immigration enforcement systematically strips wealth from communities, shutters businesses, and destabilizes local economies. Yet, the economic dimensions of this economic violence remain largely invisible. Los Angeles small business owners, entrepreneurs, and workers are feeling this effect firsthand. Local leaders are responding with innovative approaches to capturing economic harm—combining quantitative spatial data on foot traffic … Continue reading Funding the Evidence: Building the Economic Record as a Strategy toward Economic Justice

Join this informative webinar to hear from the Level Up campaign creators and pledge signers who are advancing a new normal in philanthropy. You’ll leave the webinar inspired by those who have already taken the pledge, and with tips for advancing the Level Up pledge commitments both within your institution and across the philanthropic sector. … Continue reading Leveling Up Philanthropy! Join the Campaign Successfully Advancing A New Normal in Philanthropy

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 to review, update, and improve the Census Bureau’s master address list. This first step is the foundation of the Census, ensuring that everyone receives a … Continue reading Understanding the LUCA Process and How it Impacts an Accurate 2030 Census