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In the wake of COVID-19 and a long overdue national reckoning on racism, the call for all sectors to address structural racism has rarely been stronger. Corporate leaders from around the country made commitments in response to the increased demand from the public to take leadership in addressing and funding solutions to end structural racism. … Continue reading Can Corporate America Help Build a Racially Just Society? Preview of A CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity 2.0

Current conditions continue to place enormous demands on us. Still, we have cause for hope: bold new leadership in many places, budgetary step stones toward a just recovery, and a rising tide of action to disrupt systemic racism. Now, as always, we are each asked to bring clarity, generosity, and courage to our efforts to … Continue reading Friday Morning Refresh

Current conditions continue to place enormous demands on us. Still, we have cause for hope: bold new leadership in many places, budgetary step stones toward a just recovery, and a rising tide of action to disrupt systemic racism. Now, as always, we are each asked to bring clarity, generosity, and courage to our efforts to … Continue reading Friday Morning Refresh

Registration is closed. In response to the racial reckoning in 2020, foundations have sought many perspectives to learn how they can support racial justice, shift power, and more effectively engage communities in grantmaking decisions. Moving beyond the basic practices that many foundations are already incorporating, this workshop will examine how foundations can incorporate a racial … Continue reading Bringing A Racial Equity Lens to Foundation Strategy

Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have taken significant steps to put California on the path towards a greener, more sustainable climate future. So far, Governor Newsom has pledged to conserve 30 percent of the state's land and coastal water by 2030, announced a phase-out of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and proposed a comprehensive job … Continue reading Building A Sustainable Climate Future in Inland CA

Current conditions continue to place enormous demands on us. Still, we have cause for hope: bold new leadership in many places, budgetary step stones toward a just recovery, and a rising tide of action to disrupt systemic racism. Now, as always, we are each asked to bring clarity, generosity, and courage to our efforts to … Continue reading Friday Morning Refresh

Anti-Black racism and white supremacy are embedded philanthropy and in our institutions, often invisible to the majority of us, even as we work with intention towards equity and justice. As change agents within philanthropy, we are stretching to become our best selves, rise to the moment, and progress toward racial equity. In order to undo … Continue reading Foundations of Racial Equity Series

In order to undo systems of oppression, it is crucial that we begin by understanding the foundations of systemic racism in our country. This introductory session to the Foundations of Racial Equity Series will offer two modules that explore the historical, cultural, and political roots of race and racism in the U.S. Over the course of … Continue reading The Cultural, Historical, & Political Foundations of Racism | FRE Session 1

Current conditions continue to place enormous demands on us. Still, we have cause for hope: bold new leadership in many places, budgetary step stones toward a just recovery, and a rising tide of action to disrupt systemic racism. Now, as always, we are each asked to bring clarity, generosity, and courage to our efforts to … Continue reading Friday Morning Refresh

Catalyst is getting the band back together with Third Thirsty Impact Thursdays' return on June 17! It's five o'clock somewhere, which is why we're returning for a virtual happy hour to talk about Program-Related Investments. Our light program will include brief opening remarks followed by small group discussions to connect with peers, all while relaxing … Continue reading June’s Third Thirsty Impact Thursday

Current conditions continue to place enormous demands on us. Still, we have cause for hope: bold new leadership in many places, budgetary step stones toward a just recovery, and a rising tide of action to disrupt systemic racism. Now, as always, we are each asked to bring clarity, generosity, and courage to our efforts to … Continue reading Friday Morning Refresh

California's economy will recover faster than the U.S. post-pandemic, strengthened by the entrepreneurial spirit in the state; technology, entertainment, and logistics industries, and; the development of inland areas, including the Imperial, San Joaquin, and Central valleys (UCLA Anderson Forecast, April 2021). The promise of a quick recovery cannot overshadow the potential for many people across … Continue reading Investing in California’s Economy: Strategies to Support an Equitable Recovery Post-Pandemic