Resources from Health Funders Group Peer Meeting, September 2019
Publication date:
09/24/2019
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Resources from the 2019 Annual Conference
Publication date:
09/18/2019
Over 700 colleagues attended SCG’s 2019 Annual Conference, Foresight Philanthropy for a day filled with interactive plenaries, inspiring keynote speakers, and skill-building workshops designed to propel us into the future. Funders sharpened their grantmaking strategies and engaged in cross-sector collaborations to become dynamics changemakers and use the tools of futurism to create a community ready for the shifting demographics and cutting-edge technologies of tomorrow. Below you will find key takeaways and resources from the conference.
Resources from "A Special Funders Briefing on the CA Black Census & Redistricting Hub"
Publication date:
09/16/2019
As the 2020 Census approaches, Black Californians are again at risk of being undercounted. To address this, the California Black Census & Redistricting Hub is mobilizing Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the state through coordinated outreach campaigns.
Becoming a Philanthropic Futurist: A Q&A with Trista Harris
Publication date:
09/03/2019
In preparation for our upcoming annual conference, Christine Essel, President & CEO of SCG, spoke with Trista Harris, our keynote plenary speaker and philanthropic futurist who inspired our conference theme, Foresight Philanthropy. Chris and Trista discussed everything from what a philanthropy futurist looks like to what trends should be on philanthropists’ horizons. Read the full interview below and join the SCG community for a day designed to help you become a future-focused grantmaker.
August 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
08/27/2019
Executive Summary
Resources from Talking Trash: Towards A Sustainable California
Publication date:
08/26/2019
Resources from Reimagining Philanthropy's Role in Building Resilient Communities: Addressing Extreme Natural Events Head On
Publication date:
08/19/2019
Philanthropy California Opposes Proposed Changes to Healthcare Rights
Publication date:
08/13/2019
On August 13, Philanthropy California submitted public comment to oppose the Department of Health and Human Services' proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which would substantially limit federal protections against gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination in healthcare.
Opposition to Section 1557 of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Publication date:
08/13/2019
Topics: Health, LGBTQ+, Immigrants, and Women
Resources from the SCG Disability Inclusion Conference
Publication date:
08/12/2019
July 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
07/29/2019
Executive Summary
This month’s Policy Roundup takes a look into the bustling updates from Sacramento including the newly enacted state budget, a legislative strategy to reduce deep child poverty and what a statewide-run retirement savings option would look like in practice. We also explore the potential impact of the federal administration’s proposal to shrink the federal poverty threshold and new private university endowments taxes. Other highlights include:
Resources from Humanizing Immigration: Policy Updates and Coordinated Responses at the California Border
Publication date:
07/24/2019
Support for SB 298 End Child Poverty Act
Publication date:
07/23/2019
Topics: Child poverty
Description of Position
Southern California Grantmakers submitted a letter of support for Senate Bill 298: Poverty Reduction, introduced by Senator Anna Caballero. This bill would establish the End Child Poverty Act of 2020 and commit California to a goal of ending deep child poverty within four years and reducing child poverty by 50 percent over the next 20 years using research-backed solutions.
Analysis: Taxpayers First Act Requires Nonprofits to E-File Tax Forms
Publication date:
07/23/2019
The newly enacted Taxpayers First Act (Public Law 116-25) is the first substantial modification reform to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in over two decades, revising its organizational structure, increasing cybersecurity measures and revising requirements for electronic filings. The new law also requires all tax-exempt organizations filing a Form 990 and political organizations that receive or spend funds for tax-exempt functions filing a Form 8872 to file their annual tax returns electronically and made available in a machine-readable format.
Analysis: IRS Issues New 1.4 Percent University Endowment Income Tax
Publication date:
07/23/2019
On Friday, June 28th, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service released the proposed tax guidelines for higher education institutions that are now required to pay a new tax on their endowments as outlined under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income targets universities with at least 500 tuition-paying students and with assets of $500,000 per student. The newly proposed regulations are estimated to impact between 25 to 40 institutions.
Family Philanthropy Newsletter, July 2019
Publication date:
07/22/2019
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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.
State Budget Adopted: New Investments in Early Childhood, Child Welfare, Housing, Homelessness, Healthcare and Health Access, and Justice Reinvestments
Publication date:
06/24/2019
The California State Legislature passed a $214.8 billion budget that makes “one-time” investments in key priority areas, such as homelessness, ongoing commitments to health access and early childhood, and contributions to “rainy day” funds that protect the state from a predicted economic downturn. Key highlights from the budget include:
Resources from the 2019 Family Philanthropy Conference
Publication date:
06/20/2019
Thank you for joining us at the 2019 Family Philanthropy Conference. We truly hope you enjoyed the conference. If you are interested in learning more about some of the topics presented today, below are additional resources and materials recommended by our speakers and panelists. Please do keep checking back for updates as more resources will be made available within the coming week.
Recommended Reads:
2019 Los Angeles Homelessness Count: What Funders Need to Know
Publication date:
06/19/2019
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority unveiled that in 2019, the homeless population increased by an average of 35% statewide, 12% in the County of Los Angeles, and 16% in the City of Los Angeles. While we are disheartened by the report, there are important distinctions to be understood about the recorded surge.
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