Thursday, August 6, 2020
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
Updates from the Committee for Greater L.A.
Monday, July 27, 2020
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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Recommendations for philanthropic responsiveness to the anticipated effects of the Coronavirus on under-resourced and vulnerable communities.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Credit: ABC7 Los Angeles
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
What is Public Charge?
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Over the past weeks, immigrant communities have grown fearful with threats of raids and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
On July 4th and July 5th, two major earthquakes struck in Kern County near Ridgecrest, California, approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
President's Blog: Interrogating Complacency
Release Date:
07/28/2020
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
Release Date:
07/27/2020
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.
Four Questions for Funders Getting Started with Racial Justice
Release Date:
07/17/2020
Building Power Across Generations: Strategies and Lessons from NextGen Funders
Release Date:
07/17/2020
How Philanthropy Can Protect Civic Participation and Access During COVID-19
Release Date:
07/10/2020
Let's Humble Ourselves and Question Ourselves
Release Date:
06/24/2020
In the last few weeks, the SCG team has been balancing our feelings between optimism and skepticism, composure and rage, conviction and frustration.
"Fund Us Like You Want Us to Win": Actions Philanthropy Can Take to Support Black Communities and Black Leadership
Release Date:
06/23/2020
Evaluating Your Internal Practices to Become an Anti-Racist Organization
Release Date:
06/23/2020
The Eight Principles of An Effective Advocacy Campaign with Hillary Moglen
Release Date:
06/23/2020
In April 2020, 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.
A Primer on Advocacy for Funders with Nona Randois
Release Date:
06/23/2020
In April 2020, 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.
A Message from the Heart + Immediate Actions to Dismantle Racism
Release Date:
06/02/2020
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
Release Date:
05/29/2020
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."
Adopting a Racial Justice Framework for a Resilient Democracy
Release Date:
05/28/2020
In April 2020, 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.
Five Opportunities for Philanthropy in COVID-19 Response: A Conversation With Secretary Mark Ghaley and Dr. Sandra Hernández
Release Date:
05/28/2020
Last month, we virtually convened over 600 funders from across California for a day dedicated to philanthropy's role in strengthening our democracy and civic engagement during this unprecedented moment.
Mapping the Housing and Homelessness Crisis in California: Trends, Effects, and Philanthropic Opportunities (Updated)
Release Date:
05/28/2020
In April, we virtually convened over 600 funders from across California for a day dedicated to philanthropy's role in strengthening our democracy and civic engagement during this unprecedented moment.
SCG Analysis: Governor Newsom's May Revision to the 2020-21 State Budget
Release Date:
05/18/2020
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
Release Date:
04/24/2020
By Seyron Foo
SCG Community: Six Questions You Can Ask To Support Disability Inclusion
Release Date:
04/23/2020
by Ryan Easterly, Executive Director, WITH Foundation
SCG Community: Emerging Equity Practices in Coronavirus Responses
Release Date:
04/10/2020
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
Release Date:
04/02/2020