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Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue XI: Revoked, Revised, Reduced

Hello again. After much speculation and rapid action across the sector, the administration confirmed on Tuesday that, for the time being, no executive orders targeting environmental groups or nonprofits are being drafted or considered. At Catalyst, we have been in close conversation with our partners in California and beyond. While there is no immediate action … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue XI: Revoked, Revised, Reduced

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue X: Budgets, Borders, and More Backlash

Hello again. Last week, I took a trip with our colleagues at Philanthropy California to our state’s capital for Sacramento Advocacy Day. Over the course of two days, we met with agencies, legislators, and other philanthropic leaders to discuss how public funding can best serve our communities. These conversations underscored a clear message: state agencies … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue X: Budgets, Borders, and More Backlash

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue IX: DEIA, Health, and Beyond

Hello again. Thank you for your continued interest in our Weekly Policy Briefing. You've shared it with colleagues, forwarded it to friends, and made it our fastest-growing newsletter. Starting this week, we will shift to delivering this newsletter every other week. Here’s a look at what happened this week. (Catch up on our previous installments … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue IX: DEIA, Health, and Beyond

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue VIII: Shuttering and Shifting

Hello again. Here’s a look at what happened this week. (Catch up on our previous installments of this briefing here.)   THE FACTS Key economic programs reduced to “minimum required levels”  The administration instructed the elimination of non-statutory (i.e., not required by Congress) elements of governmental entities and a reduction of their statutory functions to the … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue VIII: Shuttering and Shifting

Sarah Lyman & Roque Barros on Trust, Power, and a $7.5M Investment

Last week marked a pivotal moment for philanthropy in Imperial Valley as Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) committed $7.5 million to Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation (IVWF) — a shift that transfers roughly 10% of AHF’s endowment into community-led decision-making.  To dive deeper into this significant decision, Maria Peinado sat down with AHF Executive Director Sarah Lyman … Continue reading Sarah Lyman & Roque Barros on Trust, Power, and a $7.5M Investment

A Call for Immediate Philanthropic Action to Fund Frontline Climate Organizations in California

The federal government is continuing to divest and deregulate climate and environmental justice initiatives. Philanthropic and statewide government funders have a critical role in deepening its investment in resilience ensuring frontline communities are able to withstand the impacts of a changing climate with steadfast environmental justice funding. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator … Continue reading A Call for Immediate Philanthropic Action to Fund Frontline Climate Organizations in California

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue VII: Courts, Cuts, and Community Costs

Hello again. Here’s a look at what happened this week. (Catch up on our previous installments of this briefing here.)   FEDERAL GOVERNMENT As of Thursday evening, Senate Democrats were divided, but appeared prepared to vote for the government funding bill passed by a unified Republican House. This “full year” continuing resolution will fund the … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue VII: Courts, Cuts, and Community Costs