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As we kick off the California budget season, Governor Newsom’s proposed budget reflects ongoing fiscal constraints and fails to address the harsh realities our communities are facing. Despite the $9 billion more in revenue than previously anticipated, the governor’s budget makes it clear that there is little to no room for new investments, leaving the … Continue reading Beyond the Dollars: Navigating Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

Our first meeting of 2026 will open with a discussion of the Federal Child Care Funding Freeze and Regulatory Rollback and what these changes could mean for early childhood systems in our region. We will build on insights from the funder briefing referenced above on what funders need to know, watch, and be thinking about … Continue reading Early Childhood Funder Collaborative Meeting

Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been one of unprecedented challenge. How are nonprofits faring — and how are they adapting — in the wake of these significant changes? What are they hearing from the communities they serve? What … Continue reading A Sector in Crisis: How Nonprofits and Foundations Are Navigating Challenge

What if everyone working to strengthen our region had a clearer picture of how funding flows—and where opportunities are waiting? We’re excited to introduce the Catalyst Data Hub, a new resource powered by Impala in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. The Hub brings together, in one place, a clearer picture of … Continue reading Launching the Catalyst Data Hub

The Binational Migration Funder Collaborative is a Catalyst Funder Collaborative. Together, we seek to ensure the legal and wellness needs of all immigrants and refugees who pass from Mexico through San Diego and Imperial Counties are met, and advocate for sustainable permanent immigration infrastructure to help meet future need. Target Audience This meeting is open … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Collaborative February Meeting

Join Climate Funders Collaborative at our first meeting of 2026. Agenda: 2026 Planning & Activities Member Updates Collaborative Communications The Climate Funder Collaborative meeting will include a review of 2026 plans and activities, as well as time for members to share and discuss their goals for the year. Funders will provide updates on funding priorities … Continue reading Climate Funder Collaborative January Meeting

In communities across the country, vital stories are going untold as local newsrooms shrink or disappear, leaving residents without the information they need to stay connected, informed and empowered. Without reliable local reporting, people turn to social media or other unverified sources — making them more prone to the misinformation and algorithm-fueled echo chambers that … Continue reading Vital Voices: Investing in the Power of Community-Rooted Reporting

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

Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital that left one dead and the other in serious condition, the Trump administration has exploited the tragedy by unleashing a torrent of xenophobic rhetoric and new policy announcements targeting lawful migration pathways and immigrant and refugee communities. Employing collective punishment based on … Continue reading Special Funder Briefing: Responding to Attacks on Afghans, Somalis and the Immigration System

At our final 2025 gathering of the Binational Migration Funder Collaborative, we will reflect on what has changed over the past year at the San Diego and Imperial County borders, and look ahead to what’s next. We will explore how our communities can move forward and discuss shared priorities and new opportunities to uphold dignity, … Continue reading Binational Migration Funder Meeting

Just one year away from midterm elections: As nonprofits across the country face mounting challenges from the impact of federal cuts to rapid response to immigration raids, they are continuing to hold the work of voter engagement as a core priority. In this session, hear from organizations and their funders that, despite it all, are … Continue reading How Voter Engagement Organizations Are Adapting their Approaches in a Challenging Era

We know that funders face many challenges when attempting to make the case within their institutions for the value and importance of investing in immigrant communities. We also know that moving money to immigrant-led and immigrant-centered organizations can help foundations advance their strategic priorities, whether they relate to immigration explicitly or not. GCIR has developed … Continue reading Making the Case for Supporting Immigrants in Your Grantmaking: A Messaging Toolkit for Funders