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Organized by: Center for Disaster Philanthropy

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 in urban areas. And yet, Native Americans are greatly underfunded by philanthropy: From 2002 to 2016, large U.S. foundations gave, on average, 0.4% of total annual … Continue reading Disaster Philanthropy and Native Americans: Practical Tips for Funding On and Off Reservations

Organized by: Philanthropy California

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 permeate our society and government, even in this great state. The ongoing narrative over the last 15 months demonstrates the level of inequity that continues … Continue reading United We Stand: Creating an Inclusive California through a Robust Movement Building Ecosystem

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California Worker Voices: Anticipating the Future from the Frontlines

Organized by: The James Irvine Foundation

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 low incomes and how their work was directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This listening effort was planned and implemented by Irvine’s program initiatives, Better … Continue reading California Worker Voices: Anticipating the Future from the Frontlines

Organized by: Philanthropy California

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 illustrating the impact that structural inequities and racism have had on Black, Indigenous, and Latinx older adults who died of COVID-19 at much higher rates. … Continue reading Intersecting Equity, Health, Housing, and Workforce with Aging: New Philanthropic Opportunities

Organized by: Philanthropy California

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 health impacts of wildfires and philanthropic support, little attention is paid to the experience and needs of incarcerated firefighters. Incarcerated firefighters risk their lives to … Continue reading Incarcerated Firefighters: At the Intersection of Abolition, Workforce Development, and Wildfire Resilience

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Pacific Islanders Leading for an Equitable Recovery

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 this community was perhaps the hardest hit by COVID-19 of any other racial or ethnic group. Philanthropy and policymakers are engaged in discussions about what … Continue reading Pacific Islanders Leading for an Equitable Recovery

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Hidden Gems: Funding Long-Term Recovery Groups

Organized by: Center for Disaster Philanthropy

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 be coordinating the years of recovery still to come. One tool used for this work is the often ignored but desperately needed long-term recovery group … Continue reading Hidden Gems: Funding Long-Term Recovery Groups

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Census Data Community Summit

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 the San Diego region - this event is open to the public and free of charge. Hosted by Census Legacies, in collaboration with the U.S. Census … Continue reading Census Data Community Summit

Organized by: Philanthropy California

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 who are currently responding or looking to respond to our current natural hazard crises to participate in our monthly funders discussion that addresses immediate and … Continue reading Addressing Community Needs and Resilience Arising from Drought, Extreme Heat, and Wildfires | Part 1

Organized by: Philanthropy California

California is in the midst of another historic wildfire season. Already, several major and lesser known fires have destroyed communities and displaced tens of thousands of residents throughout Northern California. The state of California has secured Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for several counties to support wildfire response and recovery efforts, and more counties are expected … Continue reading State of the California Wildfires: Philanthropy’s Role in Equitably Addressing Immediate and Long-term Needs

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Occupational Segregation and Wealth Stripping – Two Sides of the Same Coin

The pandemic has exposed the hidden rules of our economy and education systems. Our current laws, policies, regulations, normative practices and narratives establish a racial and gender hierarchy of opportunity, ensuring Latinx and Black women are funneled into the lowest paying jobs with few employer benefits. Currently, 90% of occupations are racially segregated in the … Continue reading Occupational Segregation and Wealth Stripping – Two Sides of the Same Coin

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System Change Investing: What, Why, and How?

Organized by: Philanthropy California

Registration is closed for this event. If you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected]. How can institutions and individuals go beyond conventional investing and rethink how investment decisions can better address complex problems such as income inequality and climate change on a deep, systemic level? Join us to hear from leading thinkers and authors … Continue reading System Change Investing: What, Why, and How?

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