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.
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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.
SCG Analysis: Governor Newsom's May Revision to the 2020-21 State Budget
By Seyron Foo, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations, Southern California Grantmakers & Philanthropy California
SCG’s Analysis of H.R. 266: Congress Boosts Funds for Crucial Programs, No Nonprofit Funds Set Aside
By Seyron Foo
SCG Community: Six Questions You Can Ask To Support Disability Inclusion
by Ryan Easterly, Executive Director, WITH Foundation
SCG Community: Emerging Equity Practices in Coronavirus Responses
The Coronavirus outbreak has disproportionately impacted and devastated communities that are already grappling with long-standing legacies of racial injustice and economic disenfranchisement.
SCG Community: Emerging Trends in COVID-19 Responses
In a few short weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has upended nearly every aspect of our economic and social lives.
Directory of SCG Member Urgent Responses to COVID-19
The directory below documents SCG members' urgent and timely responses to COVID-19. SCG is shifting our focus to supporting your medium-to-long-term responses.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 19, 2020
Dear SCG Community,
2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Philanthropic Response
Recommendations for philanthropic responsiveness to the anticipated effects of the Coronavirus on under-resourced and vulnerable communities.
A Conversation on Advocacy and Systems Change with Alba Bautista from First 5 LA
On March 9-11, 2020, a delegation of Philanthropy California members will attend 2020 Foundations on the Hill, an annual event that brings together hundre
SCG President's Message - February 2020
DEAR SCG COMMUNITY,
Update on The UBIT Tax Repeal and the Simplified Private Foundation Excise Tax
In late December, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) was signed into law, ushering in two significant victories for private foundations and the nonprofit sector. H.R.
Key Learnings from the Los Angeles County Second District Supervisorial Forum
A candidate event is a powerful tool to engage our community around an upcoming election, to deep dive into the issues that matter most, and to learn more about candidates.
February 2020: SCG Public Policy Roundup
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Breaking Down the Governor's Proposed 2020-21 Budget
On January 10, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 State Budget proposal to the Legislature.
SCG Attends Historic Summit at Governor’s Mansion
2020 Policy Forecast: Increased Regulations, Greater Community Needs, and Ballot Box Politics
By Seyron Foo
SCG Family Philanthropy Newsletter: Winter 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: Recapping Traditions of Giving | 2020 Policy Forecast | Family Philanthropy Member Updates | Upcoming Events | What We're Reading
A Conversation with James Alva, SCG’s New Board Chair
By Eddy Gonzalez
January 2020: SCG Public Policy Roundup
SCG Analysis: Governor Newsom’s Proposed State Budget Seeks to Tackle Homelessness
by Karla Mercado