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
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.
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
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.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a historic Public/Private Partnership between the Los Angeles
Thursday, January 31, 2019
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
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Los Angeles, Jan.
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission
Release Date:
07/17/2019
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 population data and shifting populations.
Message from Fred Ali, President & CEO of the Weingart Foundation: Threats of Raids Hurt Children and Families
Release Date:
07/12/2019
Over the past weeks, immigrant communities have grown fearful with threats of raids and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Los Angeles has been specifically identified as a targeted city for these raids.
July 4th Earthquake Sequence Near Ridgecrest, California: Updates & Resources
Release Date:
07/06/2019
On July 4th and July 5th, two major earthquakes struck in Kern County near Ridgecrest, California, approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
SCG President's Message - May 2019
Release Date:
05/15/2019
This month, SCG'S President & CEO Chis Essel has offered our staff her platform to share key takeaways from our 2019 Public Policy Conference, learnings and resources from recent Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation - Los Angeles progra
SCG President's Message - April 2019
Release Date:
03/28/2019
Dear Colleagues:
Member Spotlight: KPMG
Release Date:
02/20/2019
New Mental Health Division with Philanthropic Support
Release Date:
02/14/2019
Los Angeles District Attorney Moves Toward Systems-Change:
New Mental Health Division and Philanthropic Support
SCG President's Message - March 2019
Release Date:
02/13/2019
Dear Colleagues:
Voter Engagement and Racial Equity
Release Date:
02/13/2019
Voter Engagement and Racial Equity
Spotlight on Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers and Philanthropy’s Role in Getting out the Vote
By Eric Schroer, Public Policy Intern
Los Angeles County Poised to Provide Additional Community-based Services for Youth Diversion and Development in History-making Partnership
Release Date:
02/07/2019
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a historic Public/Private Partnership between the Los Angeles County Probation Department and two of the ar
SCG President's Message - February 2019
Release Date:
02/06/2019
Dear Colleagues:
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces $1 Million Investment in Local Nonprofits as Part of its Southern California Disaster Relief Fund
Release Date:
01/31/2019
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
California Community Foundation Announces $450,000 to Support Los Angeles Visual Artists
Release Date:
01/23/2019
Los Angeles, Jan. 23, 2019 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) awarded 18 Los Angeles County artists with the prestigious CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA), totaling $450,000 in unrestricted grants.
GCIR Announces New Board Members and Officers
Release Date:
01/17/2019
SEBASTOPOL, CA — The membership of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) elected to its board of directors Kalia Abiade, director of programs at the
Member Spotlight: Bank of the West
Release Date:
01/02/2019
Archstone Foundation Announces the Appointment of Christopher A. Langston, PhD as Its New President and Chief Executive Officer
Release Date:
12/19/2018
The Board of Directors of Archstone Foundation announces the appointment of Christopher A. Langston, PhD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Joseph F.
Resolving to Take on the Implicit Bias in How Grant Awards Are Decided
Release Date:
12/11/2018
By Christine Essel,
President & Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Grantmakers
SCG President's 2018 End of Year Message: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Release Date:
12/10/2018
Dear Colleagues,
Member Spotlight: Avery Dennison Foundation
Release Date:
12/07/2018
Alicia Procello, President of the Avery Dennison Foundation, discusses with SCG the Foundation's giving.
Philanthropy program gives Wonderful workers a voice in donations
Release Date:
11/28/2018
Philanthropy would be so much easier if every year you could just choose a charity — or maybe two or three charities — and let someone else write the donation check.