Events

The 2020 election pushed representative democracy to the breaking point. With our expert panelists, we will break down the results and outline potential breakthroughs to renew free and fair elections both in California and nationally. How well did our democratic structures do to withstand voter suppression, voter intimidation, and cybersecurity threats? Were citizens able to … Continue reading Did Democracy Pass the Stress Test? What’s Next for Structural Reform?

Since elected, Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have been committed to driving inclusive, equitable investment throughout California, with a particular focus on the underinvested regions of inland California, from the San Joaquin Valley to the Inland Empire. Over the past few years, both government and philanthropy have made strides towards achieving this vision, but … Continue reading Inland California Economic Development

As COVID-19 case rates continue to climb nationwide, new federal leadership and promising vaccine trials present some hope for the coming year. As we continue to grapple with the public health repercussions, California also faces serious economic consequences. Communities of color are facing disproportionate impacts across the board, and many sectors including nonprofits and local … Continue reading COVID-19 Funders’ Briefing: 2021 Outlook

Since coming to office, Governor Gavin Newsom has made bold investments in California's children- from $1.8 billion in early childhood to a comprehensive paid family leave policy. Last year, Governor Newsom's budget allocated $5 million to develop a California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care, aiming to provide a roadmap for improving its early … Continue reading California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care

San Diego Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is convening a series of “Right Recovery Town Halls” that explore employer-led, market-driven best practices for creating skilled talent, quality jobs, and thriving households. The first of these virtual town halls will focus on leveraging large buyers to preserve and create quality small business jobs. EDC will release preliminary results … Continue reading Right Recovery Town Hall: Leveraging Big Buyers for Small Business

Philanthropy and the nonprofits they support we’re engaged in incredible work at the start of 2020. But the world drastically changed in March of last year. As we battle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's disproportionate effect on BIPOC communities, and witness a rise in insurgency to our democratic principles, we are reminded of our … Continue reading An Equitable and Resilient Future: Perspectives from Philanthropic Leaders

Registration is now closed. If you would like to join the next round of workshops, please click here. Join Nonprofit Finance Fund and Philanthropy California to advance full cost practices for the nonprofit sector by participating in a remote learning series in February. This workshop series invites you to take what you’ve learned as a nonprofit leader or funder … Continue reading Full Cost Project Workshop