Events

California voters ushered in a historic shift in 2025 with the passage of Proposition 50, triggering the state’s first-ever mid-decade redistricting. As new congressional and legislative maps take shape, and legal challenges loom, the stakes for representation, policy influence, and electoral competitiveness are enormous heading into the 2026 midterms. Nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders must … Continue reading The Redistricting Revolution: Navigating California’s New Political Landscape Post-Prop 50

Note: Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants that join all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Note: Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants that join all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Much of our time is spent fine-tuning effective grantmaking and investment practices, but how many of us look at the policies that create a need for grantmaking? This session explores a … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101

This gathering in Sacramento will bring together funders from across the state and beyond to reconnect, recharge, and rebuild — with time to strengthen relationships, gain inspiration, and explore philanthropy’s role in shaping California’s future. Why Sacramento? Sacramento is a meeting ground where California’s diverse regions converge — politically, economically, and culturally. It’s a hub … Continue reading Smart Growth California’s 2026 Funder Summit

Note: Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants that join all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Join us for the third session of our four-part Fundamentals Academy series, which covers the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy with an equity lens. Jump in for single session or join … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 3: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health & Reframing Financial Due Diligence