Events

In the last week, a series of devastating wildfires associated with an extreme wind event swept through Southern California, prompting swift action from local, state, and federal authorities. Thousands of structures have been affected, over 200,000 residents have been displaced, and at least 24 civilians have lost their lives. Government officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, … Continue reading Funder Briefing: January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires in Southern California

This winter marks the start of a new legislative session, a new state budget proposal from the governor, and a newly-elected class of state lawmakers recently sworn into office. So, as we head into a fresh season of coalition-building, legislative proposals, policy analysis, and more, now is the time to brush up on the internal … Continue reading CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar: Advocacy Tips from Capitol Experts

If you are a Catalyst member interested in attending this event, please contact Aline Racic. Over the last few years, we have seen historic public sector investments. However, often times these funds have lengthy application and management processes, making them frequently fail to reach the communities that need them most. Philanthropy, foundations, donors, and investors … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Philanthropy

Understanding the outcomes of the 2024 election is essential for navigating the road ahead. This funder briefing will explore the results at federal, state, and local levels, examining what may change, what will likely stay the same, and how these shifts may affect future policy-making. In addition to providing analysis, this session will provide space … Continue reading 2024 Post-Election Briefing

“The most radical project we could ever engage in during our lives is the project of embodiment. This is the most radical act because there is no liberation without the union of body and mind.” Lama Rod Owens, Love and Rage With the upcoming elections and the increasing division both nationally and globally, many of … Continue reading Holding Space: Recentering Humanity and Values Within Our Practices

The strong societal impact of storytelling is evident by the fact that narratives permeate every aspect of the shared human experience, from myth and legend to cinema, news, everyday conversations, and even public policy. So how can we use effective narratives to build the public will for investments, resources and policies proven to solve the … Continue reading Narrative Essentials: Effective Storytelling and Issue Messaging for Stronger Advocacy | CA Policy Forum Quarterly Webinar

Please join Blue Shield of California Foundation and Alliance for Boys and Men of Color for a webinar briefing on September 13th on the Healing Together campaign—a movement celebrating five years of advancing non-carceral, community-based systems for healing, gender justice, and violence prevention. This campaign has focused on engaging men, and people of all genders, … Continue reading Transformative Justice for Healing & Accountability: Funder Briefing

The Office of the Governor and California Department of Social Service (CDSS), in partnership with Asset Funders Network, Economic Security Project, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, and Social Finance, invite funders to learn about the exciting progress of the Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund. In 2021, the State of California launched the first-ever statewide GI pilot, … Continue reading California Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund Launch Briefing

Elections are an essential expression of our democracy, and movement organizations play a crucial role in that democratic exercise by mobilizing their communities to have their voices heard at the ballot box. For funders, the All by April campaign was a clear call to action, highlighting the necessity of early and flexible support to allow … Continue reading 2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy

According to a report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), since 2012 there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an uptick in rapid response funding between 2017-2018, this has not created the conditions for the long term sustainability of immigrant serving organizations. In a … Continue reading Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigration and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)