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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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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