Events

Join Orange County Grantmakers, Asian Pacific Community Fund, National Asian American Community Foundation, and Orange County Community Foundation for a conversation around the history, community, and experiences of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in Orange County. Attendees will hear from Dr. Linda Trinh Vo, Professor and former chair of the … Continue reading Understanding the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities in Orange County

Join Philanthropy California for the Mission Investing Institute and Action Cohorts, a six-month virtual learning program presented by Mission Investors Exchange and in partnership with National Center for Family Philanthropy. This learning opportunity will deepen your knowledge in impact investing, build relationships with leaders in philanthropy, and provide practical tools to implement an effective impact investing strategy. Beginning October 19, … Continue reading Mission Investing Institute and Action Cohorts

Join Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) for their largest event of the year to explore our individual and collective roles in this moment. They will examine what change is needed in our systems, how we can sharpen our practices, and the opportunity to leverage the positions we each hold. They will offer opportunities to explore new … Continue reading NCG’s Virtual 2021 Annual Conference

Nearly half of all American households have experienced serious financial trouble as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.  Even prior to the pandemic, nearly 40 percent of Americans did not have enough savings on hand to cover a $400 emergency.  We also know that the economic impacts were not felt equally with individuals working … Continue reading Why the Time is Right for a Guaranteed Income with an Equity Lens

As more institutions begin recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday, it is important to uplift and name the Black joy, resistance, and expression that have always been at the core of this jubilant celebration. From June 7 to 19, Southern California Grantmakers invites members and the community to a two-week journey highlighting ten Los Angeles-based … Continue reading Liberation: A Festival of Arts & Culture Honoring Juneteenth

Please join Philanthropy California for this years’ virtual Philanthropy at the State Capitol event. Our convening is a unique opportunity to connect policymakers and philanthropy across the State. Join us to learn about philanthropy and opportunities to partner together on critical issues impacting our state, particularly as we all work together to rebuild from the … Continue reading Philanthropy at The State Capitol

Join Catalyst, Asset Funders Network, and Economic Opportunity Funders for a conversation designed to deepen funder’s understanding of the intersectional/intergenerational issues related to the care economy and lift up key public policies while providing innovative strategies and opportunities for greater funder collaboration to build an equitable care infrastructure. The care economy—historically undervalued and underfunded—is an … Continue reading Why Care About Care? Our Economy Depends on It

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 — the Voters FIRST Act — in 2008, our state’s redistricting process has been led by an independent panel of 14 citizen commissioners who “redraw … 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 other. Join this webinar, hosted by our partner Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, to learn how narrative and organizing strategies are advancing shared liberation … 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 to a close, its impact may remain for years to come. ​How do we make sure nonprofit organizations are best positioned to reopen and reengage?​​ … 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 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

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