Events

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

SoCal Grantmakers (SCG) is pleased to announce the call for applications for our 2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network. This exciting professional learning program, modeled after SCG’s Senior Peer-to-Peer Network, brings together early to mid-career foundation professionals from SCG’s membership for a year-long cohort dedicated to cultivating the next generation of philanthropic leadership. The group will dive … Continue reading evolve: Emerging Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network Application 2024-2025

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

Nonprofits play a pivotal role in the U.S., often providing essential community services or taking on vexing social challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits stepped up in vital ways, even as they themselves faced an unprecedented period of challenge. Four years on, how are nonprofits faring? What challenges do they face? What do funders — … Continue reading What Funders Need to Know: The State of Nonprofits and Grantee Well-Being

The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is launching the Executive Grantmaker Fellowship (EGF), an 18-month offline and online fellowship to prepare today’s leader in environmental philanthropy, for tomorrow. The Fellowship will support participants to: Deepen connections amongst environmental grantmakers in leadership, to foster connection, collaboration and innovation Enhance capacity for impactful philanthropy, rooted in real time … Continue reading Executive Grantmakers Fellowship Info Session

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

Join the Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) for a network-wide gathering at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay. We will participate in a walking tour with partners leading the ReWild Mission Bay Coalition, who have been advocating for a plan to enhance and restore the Bay’s natural wetlands for cleaner water, greater climate … Continue reading Climate Funder’s Collaborative: Coastal Resilience for San Diego County – Mission Bay and Beyond

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

According to a report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), since 2012 there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an uptick in rapid response funding between 2017-2018, this has not created the conditions for the long term sustainability of immigrant serving organizations. In a … Continue reading Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigration and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections

Elections are an essential expression of our democracy, and movement organizations play a crucial role in that democratic exercise by mobilizing their communities to have their voices heard at the ballot box. For funders, the All by April campaign was a clear call to action, highlighting the necessity of early and flexible support to allow … Continue reading 2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy

The Office of the Governor and California Department of Social Service (CDSS), in partnership with Asset Funders Network, Economic Security Project, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, and Social Finance, invite funders to learn about the exciting progress of the Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund. In 2021, the State of California launched the first-ever statewide GI pilot, … Continue reading California Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund Launch Briefing

In order to make real changes in our communities, it is not enough to win elections. When progressive candidates get elected, philanthropy must provide them the support they need to govern effectively with the communities that helped elect them. Philanthropy already invests in increasing civic engagement and advocacy on social issues such as improving healthcare, … Continue reading Lasting Changes Through Co-Governance