Events

We invite our members to join United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy Day of Action on October 4, 2023 in support of the Charitable Act (S.566/H.R. 3435). This unique opportunity presents a chance for us to lend our voice to an issue that directly impacts our work as a sector and the communities we serve. Charitable giving … Continue reading Philanthropy Day of Action for the Charitable Act

Join Philanthropy California and The Investment Integration Project for an information session on the Systems Aware Investing Launchpad (SAIL). SAIL offers a journey to learn the fundamentals of system-level investing, including: why investors should care, what it means to manage systemic risks and rewards, why it is imperative to do so now, and how to integrate this … Continue reading Information Session: Systems Aware Investing Launchpad (SAIL)

In 2021, NCG issued a call to the sector to confront existential challenges - convergent and increasing large-scale climate disasters, gaping racialized economic inequities, and drastically inadequate infrastructure and housing - by responding with coordinated, long-term, bold approaches. NCG suggested five overarching shifts that would address root causes and generate security, healing, and new possibilities … Continue reading Liberating Wealth as a Prayer for the Earth: Part 3

Over the last several years, companies and corporate philanthropy have had a call to respond to these times written in history books. In the past year alone, companies have seen attacks on ESG, boycotts when they stand up for inclusion and against racism, and even challenges to environmental investments. At the same time, data shows … Continue reading 2023 Corporate Philanthropy Institute: Building New Standards

Registration is now open to join the seventh annual cohort of the Funders Policy Institute. The Funders Policy Institute (FPI) is an immersive learning program focused on increasing philanthropic resources to support policy advocacy advancing racial, economic, and gender justice throughout California. FPI affirms that the people closest to the problems and harm should be … Continue reading Women’s Foundation California Funder Policy Institute

Join SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference to reimagine economic prosperity deeply grounded in mutuality. SCG invites you to envision an economy that prioritizes relationships with each other and our planet over profits. Our current economy is already profoundly dependent on mutuality, but systemic inequities undermine this spirit of reciprocity and our economic well-being. We can commit … Continue reading SCG’s 2023 Annual Conference: REIMAGINE Our Economy

Smart Growth California's Funder Summit is coming to Sacramento, CA from March 4th to March 6th, 2024 – mark your calendars now! The Summit is where California-focused funders gather to share and learn about how their work advances a common vision – creating sustainable, equitable communities across California’s diverse landscape. At the Summit, you’ll engage … Continue reading Smart Growth California Funder Summit

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of these … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | 2024 Foundations of Racial Equity: Session 1

How has the field of collective giving shifted in response to recent world events? What is the impact of being in a collective giving group? Who is part of this movement? The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Colmena-Consulting, in partnership with Philanthropy Together, will release 'In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape … Continue reading In Abundance: The 2023 Landscape of Collective Giving

In partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, SoCal Grantmakers invites you to join other Los Angeles-area family philanthropies on April 4 for a workshop on navigating conflict in family philanthropy.   Conflict is often particularly apparent in a family philanthropy context. While conflict is a natural part of any relationship, family philanthropies must manage … Continue reading From Conflict to Connection: Intentional Communication in Family Philanthropy

This program is presented through a partnership between Philanthropy California and the California Office of Emergency Services and is funded by the Listos California Grant Program. This virtual grant writing training takes an in-depth look at how to describe community needs, a step that is very often required to complete a grant proposal. The good … Continue reading Knowing Your Community: Finding Data and Describing Needs