Events

With more than 30 new state legislators taking office in Sacramento, a $25 billion budget shortfall projected by the Governor, and the looming threat of recession, 2023 presents significant changes and challenges for those of us in the charitable sector working to support vulnerable Californians throughout the state. Get your bearings for the year to … Continue reading A Changing Landscape: The 2023/2024 California Legislative Year

In June 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom formally issued an apology through Executive Order N-15-19 on behalf of California to California Native American Peoples for the many instances of violence, mistreatment and neglect inflicted upon California Native Americans throughout the state’s history. This represented a major and unprecedented step towards correcting the historical record and acknowledging … Continue reading Native American Truth & Healing Convening

Structural racism, economic exclusion, occupational segregation, and other policies and practices have denied communities of color the opportunity to build wealth and achieve economic security for generations. Small businesses have long been one of the few ways people of color, women, and immigrants have been able to build wealth in the United States, and are … Continue reading Building Towards an Equitable Recovery: Activating Federal Funds for BIPOC Owned-Businesses

Impact investing is a powerful but underutilized tool for funders to align investments with social impact and environmental goals, amplify their impact, and potentially create a sustainable source of funding for future initiatives. Curious to learn more? Join us for a 101-level overview to build a baseline understanding of impact investing, how it works, and … Continue reading Impact Investing 101

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking webinar focused on the transformative power of community schools in fostering equitable outcomes. During this session, we will explore the critical role that community schools play in addressing systemic barriers and promoting inclusive education. We will delve into the principles and practices of community schools, highlighting successful models … Continue reading Equitable Outcomes and Community Schools

In the last six months, thirteen atmospheric river events hit California, bringing extreme rainfall, dangerous winds, and record setting snow to rural and farmworker communities across the state. The storms resulted in catastrophic flooding along the Central Coast in towns like Pajaro, across the Central Valley in communities like Planada, and in the Tulare Basin … Continue reading From Crisis to Action: Mobilizing for Equity, Resilience, and Recovery in Rural and Farmworker Communities

Join the UC Merced Community and Labor Center for a full day, in-person only funders' tour of communities in the Tulare Basin on Wednesday July 13, 2023 as a follow-up to Philanthropy California’s Virtual Funders Briefing. The Tulare Basin stretches across parts of Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and Kings counties. It notably includes the resurrected Tulare … Continue reading From Crisis to Action: Mobilizing for Equity, Resilience, and Recovery in Rural and Farmworker Communities: In Person Central Valley Tour

With economic uncertainty looming and massive state revenue shortfalls, the California Policy Forum will turn its attention to the importance of tax-based safety net programs in supporting so many California families. While philanthropy and nonprofits tend to focus on health and human services, we can end up neglecting the powerful tax policies that affect poverty … Continue reading CA Policy Forum: State of the Economy and Safety Net Tax Policies

As we continue to learn more about the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, there are many unanswered questions regarding the broad reach of this decision on higher education and other sectors.  Join us to hear from education leaders who are learning and responding to this decision. They will provide a deep dive into what … Continue reading Funders Briefing on Affirmative Action

This engaging session is designed for funders and philanthropic organizations of diverse backgrounds. Participants will dive into a wide range of critical topics essential for navigating uncertain economic times, gain valuable insights, and access tools that will empower them to effectively navigate recurring economic cycles, including inflation, recession, and other potential challenges. This session will … Continue reading Preventing Harm to Grantees: Planning Ahead for Inflation and Recession

California is on course to have one of the most inclusive state-wide data systems in the nation. The Cradle-to-Career Data System, signed into legislation in 2019, will bring together data from across the early childhood, K–12, postsecondary, and workforce sectors to provide policymakers, advocates, and communities with actionable data to address disparities and improve outcomes … Continue reading Data for All: The Promise of California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System

Gun violence affects us all, and it is imperative that we come together to gain a comprehensive understanding of this issue. The Community Briefing, lead by the Hope & Heal Fund, will unravel common misconceptions about gun violence and the most effective ways our communities can respond to this pressing challenge. Agenda: SD County Gun … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Community Briefing