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Family Philanthropy Newsletter, July 2019
Publication date:
07/22/2019
USING OUR PRIVILEGE WITH CULTURAL HUMILITY
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June 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
06/24/2019
June marks the conclusion of budget season in the State Capitol! This month’s Public Policy Roundup takes a look at the investments in the state budget that may inform your grantmaking in areas such as early childhood development, housing and homelessness, and healthcare.
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May 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
05/29/2019
Thank you to everyone who support and attended our 2019 Philanthropy in the State Capitol events! We had a successful event, convening nearly 40 funders – community foundations, corporate giving programs and private foundations from across the state – to share stories, strategies and visions for the future with state legislators. Over the course of one day with 44 meetings, we demonstrated the role which philanthropy plays in co-creating positive change through our investments in communities.
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First Look: Governor’s Revised Budget Emphasizes Bold Proposals and Fiscal Resilience, Leaves Room for Other Investments
Publication date:
05/13/2019
Governor Newsom's May Revision to his proposed 2019-20 state budget continues to call for bold investments in creating economic security and opportunities for Californians, while also fostering the state’s fiscal health. The Governor forecasts revenues that are $3.2 billion higher (over a three-year “budget window” from 2017-18 to 2019-20) than projected in January, driven largely by continued economic growth.
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Targeted Universalism: Policy & Practice
Publication date:
05/08/2019
The Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at UC Berkeley has released a primer on the “targeted universalism” framework, which allows for new, creative policy remedies to achieve goals of universal access and inclusion. Developed by Haas Institute Director john a. powell to spur innovative policy design to solve enduring social challenges, this approach can also inform philanthropic strategies and cross-sector efforts.
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April 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
04/24/2019
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2019 Public Policy Conference! We hope you found the day filled with useful resources, insightful conversations and a plan for action.
This month’s Public Policy Roundup focuses on poverty, racial justice and housing services, including:
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Family Philanthropy Newsletter, April 2019
Publication date:
04/23/2019
But am I Making a Difference? How Family Foundations Can Understand Their Impact - As a philanthropic advisor, my job is to help donors craft a strategy or approach, find organizations to support, and understand the impact that they’re making. While the first two take some time, they are ultimately achievable. The third is a much heavier lift. And this is more often the case with families, who are committed to making a difference, but are rarely interested diverting potential grant funds to support sophisticated (and expensive) evaluations.
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March 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
03/25/2019
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February 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
02/20/2019
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January 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
01/24/2019