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Resources from 2016 Public Policy Conference

Publication date: 
04/11/2016

SCG's 2016 Public Policy Conference on Public-Philanthropic Partnerships: Strategies to Kickstart Policy, Align Resources, and Scale Change ( April 4, 2016). Funders learned how philanthropy can leverage and spur public investments, identify opportunities for policy change, and better coordinate how philanthropy and government work together to address complex community challenges. The conference will also address how philanthropy can leverage the upcoming election to encourage greater public participation and attract more statewide funding to our region.

Bolder Together 2: Lessons for Philanthropy from a California Initiative to Build Grassroots Movements for Change

Publication date: 
04/01/2016

A new report has been released by California Civic Participation Funders, Bolder Together 2: Lessons for Philanthropy from a California Initiative to Build Grassroots Movements for Change. The report captures key takeaways gleaned through the initiative’s work with local organizations in four large counties that are undergoing dramatic demographic shifts: San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

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Publications
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Public Policy & Advocacy

Resources from The Hardest Road: Building an Equitable Los Angeles

Publication date: 
05/07/2015

Reports:

The Hardest Road: Philanthropic Approaches to the Evolving Field of Transportation Equity

An Agenda for Equity: A Framework for Building a Just Transportation System in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles Equity Atlas

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLand Use / Smart Growth / Transportation

Resources from Foundations on the Hill 2015

Publication date: 
04/01/2015

Southern California Grantmakers attended “Foundations on the Hill,” an annual event sponsored by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and the Council on Foundations. Our goal was to educate Members of Congress regarding the impact and importance of foundation giving in their communities. This year, we had a delegation of 13 individuals representing SCG, Northern California Grantmakers and San Diego Grantmakers. 

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SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Advocacy for Funders: Legal Limitations on Lobbying

Publication date: 
03/17/2015

The amount of legislative activity that is permissible for a section 501(c)(3) organization is dependent upon both the organization’s classification—that is, whether it is a “public charity” or a “private foundation”—and its size.[1] Part I of this memorandum briefly describes the definition of legislative activities (i.e., lobbying) generally. Parts II and III address how much lobbying activity public charities and private foundations can engage in without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.

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Publications
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Public Policy & Advocacy

Prop 47 Campaign Infographic

Publication date: 
11/01/2014

Infographic from the Los Angeles Times: In 2011, a core group of five foundations set out to use California’s prison crowding crisis as a springboard for broad changes in criminal justice policy. They used partnerships and grants of at least $14 million to build a statewide network that now plays a key role in the Proposition 47 ballot drive to reduce criminal penalties for drug use and petty theft. Funding for most of that advocacy work – over and above a $9-million political campaign – did not have to be disclosed on campaign contribution reports.

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Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
PUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENTJuvenile Justice

Opportunities for Whole-Person Care in California

Publication date: 
10/01/2014

This report funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation shines light on these fractured systems, and shows how we can - and must - adopt a more connected approach to whole-person care. This is particularly important for low-income patients with unmet physical and behavioral healthcare needs who often face additional social and economic barriers that further compromise their well-being.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
By SCG Members
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
BASIC NEEDSHEALTH & WELLNESSMental Health

Stand for Your Mission: The Power of Board Advocacy - A Discussion Guide for Boards

Publication date: 
10/01/2014

There are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States with an estimated 20 million board members at the helm. The sheer number of people who devote their lives, their money, and their time to an important mission is truly inspiring.

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Publications
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NonprofitsBoard / Trustees
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Public Policy & Advocacy

Youth Internet Safety: Risks, Responses, and Research Recommendations

Publication date: 
10/01/2014

As Internet use by children and teenagers increases, so do concerns about their online safety. Providing a safe environment requires an in-depth understanding of the types and prevalence of online risks young Internet users face, as well as the potential solutions for mitigating risks.

A team at the Luskin Center led by Public Policy professor John Villasenor conducted a review of existing research on online safety and then identified knowledge gaps and recommendations for specific areas of research to further the policy dialogue regarding online safety. 

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Type of resource 
Publications
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Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
COMMUNICATIONS / MEDIA & JOURNALISMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Catalyzing Collaboration: The Developing Infrastructure for Public Private Partnerships

Publication date: 
10/01/2014

There is an increasing recognition among the sectors – government, philanthropy, and business– that they may achieve greater impact by working together to solve problems of shared interest. While public private partnerships are not new, they have tended to be episodic, time-limited and ad hoc. As a consequence, the costs and risks of mounting such efforts can discourage their development. In recent years, there have been a number of efforts to overcome such barriers through the creation of an  nfrastructure for partnerships that we refer to as offices of strategic partnerships.

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Publications
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Public Policy & Advocacy

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