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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Dear SCG Community,
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... Read more
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Friday, May 29, 2020
DEAR SCG COMMUNITY,
Welcome back to the SCG President's Message! SCG is excited to resume our regular communication schedule as we also continue to monitor and support our members' COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.
While I am happy to return to my monthly platform, my heart is heavy... Read more
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Thursday, May 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. Now, SCG is excited to launch our Post-Policy Summit Blog Series in order to elevate key... Read more
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Thursday, May 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. Now, SCG is excited to launch our Post-Policy Summit Blog Series in order to elevate key learnings... Read more
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Thursday, May 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. SCG is excited to launch our Policy Blog Series to elevate critical... Read more
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Monday, May 18, 2020
By Seyron Foo, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations, Southern California Grantmakers & Philanthropy California
On Thursday, May 14, the Governor released his May Revision for the state budget, reflecting the updated revenue forecast for the state’s finances. As a... Read more
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SCG’s Analysis of H.R. 266: Congress Boosts Funds for Crucial Programs, No Nonprofit Funds Set Aside
Friday, April 24, 2020
By Seyron Foo
The President signed H.R. 266, into law today to replenish the depleted federal programs that support nonprofits (and small businesses). H.R. 266 will provide an additional $484 billion for programs established through the CARES Act.
The legislation includes:
$310 billion in... Read more
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
by Ryan Easterly, Executive Director, WITH Foundation
Funders have an opportunity to protect and preserve disability civil and human rights for the 1 in 4 Americans that have a disability. How can we alter our practices to be intentional about disability-inclusive giving? How can applying a... Read more
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Friday, April 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. As we continue to track the long-term implications of this virus, it is imperative to account for how our... Read more
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
In a few short weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has upended nearly every aspect of our economic and social lives. The global health crisis and the economic fallout that color our current moment have dramatically altered the work of funders and nonprofits for the foreseeable future. Amid this emergency... Read more
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