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Every ten years, California adjusts the boundaries of political districts throughout the state to reflect new demographic shifts revealed by data from the Census. With the passage of Proposition 11 … Continue reading We Draw the Lines: What CA Nonprofits and Funders Need to Know About Redistricting

The harsh and punitive practices that inform America’s criminal justice and immigration enforcement systems have roots in white supremacy, with immigrant communities and communities of color often pitted against each … Continue reading Intersectional Justice: Narrative and Organizing Work at the Intersection of Immigrant Justice and Criminal Justice Reform

The Nonprofit Institute's 2021 Summer Symposium is centered on Restoring, Rebuilding, and Reconnecting as we venture into a new era of nonprofit governance in San Diego. As the pandemic comes … Continue reading 2021 Summer Nonprofit Governance Symposium

Native Americans are a richly diverse and growing population, but as an ethnicity, they are disproportionately affected by disasters. This reality is true for those who live on reservations and … Continue reading Disaster Philanthropy and Native Americans: Practical Tips for Funding On and Off Reservations

A California that allows all residents to reach their full potential requires both a focus on racial equity, inclusion, and justice, and a commitment to challenging the systemic issues that … Continue reading United We Stand: Creating an Inclusive California through a Robust Movement Building Ecosystem

Please join The James Irvine Foundation to hear from the team at Institute for the Future as they highlight themes and lessons learned from listening to California workers living on … Continue reading California Worker Voices: Anticipating the Future from the Frontlines

This past year, California encountered its most challenging period in recent history. The pandemic exposed systemic barriers that have long been neglected across health, housing, and the workforce while also … Continue reading Intersecting Equity, Health, Housing, and Workforce with Aging: New Philanthropic Opportunities

As California wildfires devastate communities throughout the state, significant financial, material, and human resources are deployed to support recovery and reduce their threats on communities. Despite the well-publicized socioeconomic and … Continue reading Incarcerated Firefighters: At the Intersection of Abolition, Workforce Development, and Wildfire Resilience

COVID-19 made starkly visible the disparities in our society. Nowhere was this more clear than for the Pacific Islander (PI) community in California. The data that is available shows that … Continue reading Pacific Islanders Leading for an Equitable Recovery

It is often said, “Disasters begin and end locally.” After the major news media, national nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and large funders go home, it is the local community that will … Continue reading Hidden Gems: Funding Long-Term Recovery Groups

Calling all 2020 Census Complete Count Committees, tables, advocates, and partners: the estimates of the 2020 Census count are here! Join us to explore the 2020 Census Data Estimates for … Continue reading Census Data Community Summit

The worsening drought, heatwaves, and wildfires in California will require urgent and coordinated efforts from the philanthropic sector to support community response, recovery, and long-term resilience. Philanthropy California invites funders … Continue reading Addressing Community Needs and Resilience Arising from Drought, Extreme Heat, and Wildfires | Part 1