As communities respond to the COVID-19 crisis, a new foundation-inspired effort has launched to inform the roadmap for a just recovery.
Regional Philanthropy News
On July 24, 2020, 43 foundations and SCG submitted a letter from to the LA County Board of Supervisors advocating for our nonprofit sector’s sustainability.
Recommendations for philanthropic responsiveness to the anticipated effects of the Coronavirus on under-resourced and vulnerable communities.
Credit: ABC7 Los Angeles
What is Public Charge?
Sacramento – Six strategies stand to amplify whole community emergency preparedness and improve coordination of community assets for disaster response and recovery, describes a report released today by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Every ten years, after the federal census, California must re-establish the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts to reflect new p
Over the past weeks, immigrant communities have grown fearful with threats of raids and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
On July 4th and July 5th, two major earthquakes struck in Kern County near Ridgecrest, California, approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a historic Public/Private Partnership between the Los Angeles
Eleven nonprofits in L.A. and Ventura Counties receive funding awards in the second phase of the organization’s long-term wildfire recovery, focusing on low-income individuals and families
Los Angeles, Jan.
Claiming Our Personal Power: A Conversation with Aimee Allison on Supporting the Leadership of Women of Color
SCG is a nonpartisan organization. As a 501(c)3 organization, we do not endorse or oppose political candidates.
Reimagining L.A. County: Shifting County Budget Priorities to Communities and Incarceration Alternatives
By Erika Cervantes
Updates from the Committee for Greater L.A.
As communities respond to the COVID-19 crisis, a new foundation-inspired effort has launched to inform the roadmap for a just recovery.
From the Picket Lines to Philanthropy: Joanna Jackson's Fight for Humility and Justice
SCG is excited to announce that Joanna Jackson, Vice President of Programs at the Weingart Foundation, and Alex Johnson, Program Director at The California Wellness Foundation, joined SCG's Board of Directors on June 2020.
Speaking Truth to Power: Alex M. Johnson's Unapologetic Commitment to Equity
SCG is excited to announce that Joanna Jackson, Vice President of Programs at the Weingart Foundation, and Alex Johnson, Program Director at The California Wellness Foundation, joined SCG's Board of Directors on June 2020.
President's Blog: Interrogating Complacency
I would like to speak candidly about the harm of complacency in the fight for racial justice.
Philanthropic Leaders Submit Letter to the LA County Board of Supervisors Advocating for Nonprofit Resiliency
On July 24, 2020, 43 foundations and SCG submitted a letter from to the LA County Board of Supervisors advocating for our nonprofit sector’s sustainability.
Building Power Across Generations: Strategies and Lessons from NextGen Funders
Four Questions for Funders Getting Started with Racial Justice
How Philanthropy Can Protect Civic Participation and Access During COVID-19
Let's Humble Ourselves and Question Ourselves
In the last few weeks, the SCG team has been balancing our feelings between optimism and skepticism, between composure and rage, between conviction and frustration.
A Primer on Advocacy for Funders with Nona Randois
In April, Philanthropy California virtually convened over 600 funders from across the state for a day dedicated to philanthropy's role in strengthening our democracy and civic engagement during this unprecedented moment.
The Eight Principles of An Effective Advocacy Campaign with Hillary Moglen
In April, Philanthropy California virtually convened over 600 funders from across the state for a day dedicated to philanthropy’s role in strengthening our democracy and civic engagement during this unprecedented moment.
"Fund Us Like You Want Us to Win": Actions Philanthropy Can Take to Support Black Communities and Black Leadership
Evaluating Your Internal Practices to Become an Anti-Racist Organization
A Message from the Heart + Immediate Actions to Dismantle Racism
As communities across the country take to the street and risk their lives to fight for justice, SCG stands in solidarity with protestors because Black Lives Matter. We condemn racism, bigotry, and white supremacy. We are acutely aware that our humanity will not be collectively well until we put a stop to the unjust and senseless murders of Black lives. We are challenging ourselves to be better accomplices to the movement of dismantling racism.
SCG's President's Message - May 2020
As philanthropy shifts our response to support our communities' recovery, we have resoundingly agreed not to go back to normal. At the beginning of this long and challenging road to recovery, we must acknowledge the realities of this so-called "normal."