Events

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Combatting Gun Violence: Community Briefing

In December we unveiled our inaugural Pulse of the Practice report, showcasing the collective influence of our sector, with over $19 billion in assets and $1 billion in annual giving. … Continue reading Pulse of the Practice Report Insights

California's policy landscape plays a powerful role in shaping the opportunities and challenges facing our communities, yet not everyone’s voice is heard at the ballot box. This webinar equips nonprofits … Continue reading Get Out the Vote: A Playbook for California Nonprofits and Funders

Over the past several years, the State of California has begun to address its history of atrocities towards California Native Americans, including through the California Truth and Healing Council, which … Continue reading Virtual Briefing: Native American Truth & Healing Documentary Project