Events

This winter marks the start of a new legislative session, a new state budget proposal from the governor, and a newly-elected class of state lawmakers recently sworn into office. So, as we head into a fresh season of coalition-building, legislative proposals, policy analysis, and more, now is the time to brush up on the internal … Continue reading CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar: Advocacy Tips from Capitol Experts

Join the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties and BQuest Foundation, as we cut through the noise and politics, and get real about San Diego's homelessness crisis. Some solutions are actually working. Others aren't making a dent. Why is this so hard? And where should we, as funders, … Continue reading Real Talk on Homelessness

As California faces threats from federal budget and policy proposals amid an anticipated flat (no-growth) budget for its 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, strategic choices grounded in values of racial and economic equity are needed to ensure that all residents can thrive. The state’s budget process holds the key to determining which policies will create … Continue reading What’s at Stake? Governor Newsom’s 2025 – 2026 State Budget Proposal

California communities and funders are not new to responding to catastrophic wildfires. Neither are communities and funders in many other regions of the United States. This shared experience allows philanthropy to learn from past disasters to inform future strategies to ensure that communities can recover equitably. As we shift from disaster response into early and … Continue reading January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires Funder Briefing: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Recovery

Join Philanthropy California and Nonprofit Finance Fund for the launch of our Resourcing Resilience Report. As Californians grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is clear that the path towards resilience lies in supporting the communities on the frontline. The Resourcing Resilience Report arrives at a pivotal moment as climate change continues to … Continue reading Resourcing Resilience Report: A Briefing on Aligning Public and Philanthropy Funding for California Communities

Join this virtual workshop led by the Center for Nonprofit Management and SoCal Grantmakers to learn how nonprofits can access FEMA & SBA disaster aid. This program will provide an overview of the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program that non-profits may be eligible for, including the updates on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Program that … Continue reading Accessing Federal Assistance: Workshop for Nonprofits Impacted by the Wildfires

Philanthropy CA and the Center for Nonprofit Management invite you to a timely discussion on the profound and ongoing impacts of the recent Los Angeles wildfires on the nonprofit sector. New research from the Center for Nonprofit Management highlights the threat of severe impact the wildfires might be having on nonprofits and the essential services they provide. … Continue reading Funder Briefing: How the L.A. Wildfires Are Reshaping the Nonprofit Sector

In our commitment to advancing racial, social, and economic justice, it is essential that we closely examine the patterns present in grantmaking practices. Gathering and analyzing demographic data about the organizations being funded is one way philanthropy can gain valuable insights and make meaningful strides toward achieving racial equity. With this clear framework in place, … Continue reading Data for Impact: Fueling Accountability in Philanthropy

With major state and federal tax and budget debates on the horizon, California families and communities, particularly immigrant families and communities, may face significant economic hardship in the years to come. Join fellow California funders for a series of engaging and informative sessions exploring critical budget and tax issues affecting the state, including the impact … Continue reading Tax Equity Series: Session 1

The first 100 days of the new presidential administration have set the tone for sweeping policy change — many of which will have direct implications for philanthropy and the communities these organizations serve in California. As executive orders roll out and federal priorities take shape, how can funders proactively engage with the shifting political landscape? … Continue reading 100 Days Funder Briefing

In this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, many in philanthropy are scrambling to figure out what to do next. While a handful of foundations have taken swift action to support grantees – including significant moves to increase payouts – there isn’t yet a groundswell of coordinated action. Meanwhile, nonprofits are going into strategy-and-survival mode … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Activate Collective Action (Session 1)

Philanthropy California is back! This convening is a unique opportunity to connect with policymakers and philanthropy colleagues from across the state and emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Join us April 1 & 2, 2025 at the State Capitol for a day and a half of programming and legislative meetings. You will be fully supported … Continue reading Sacramento Advocacy Day 2025