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Analysis: SB 676 & HR 4038 - Workforce Development through Post-Graduate Scholarship Act

Publication date: 
02/18/2020

Background on Come Home Funds

Come Home Funds originated from a group of community foundations in Michigan when they noticed their communities facing difficulties in retaining and attracting a skilled and educated workforce. This is common in many areas across the nation as populations leave their communities and invest their skills and education elsewhere -- often referred to as “brain-drain.”

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SCG Takes Action
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Resources from The Power of Collective Giving

Publication date: 
02/07/2020

Hello, 

Thank you for attending the Power of Collective Giving. Resources provided by our presenters are included below. Please be sure to check back for updates.

 

Directories

National Giving Circle Network - listed on AAPIP's website, this resource provides information on different giving circles across various geographical areas. 

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SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Grantmaking Strategies

Resources from Human-Centered Design Thinking

Publication date: 
01/17/2020

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Thank you for attending Human-Centered Design Thinking. Please feel free to access the following resources provided by our presenter. 

 

Frog Design Collective Action Toolkit

https://www.frogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CAT_2.0_English.pdf

 

The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design by IDEO

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Type of resource 
SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Grantmaking Strategies

Resources from Traditions of Giving: Rekindling Connections

Publication date: 
12/06/2019

 

Thank you for attending Traditions of Giving: Rekindling Connections. We sincerely hoped you enjoyed the program. In an effort to continue the conversation, below are resources provided by our facilitator. A pdf copy of the questions used throughout the program can also be found below. 

 

Resources

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SCG Program Materials

Resources from Right to Housing Webinar

Publication date: 
12/03/2019

 

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Philanthropy across the state has been working collaboratively to address the pressing problem of homelessness in our state. Central to the homelessness crisis is the pressing need for affordable housing. Too many families experience homelessness due to rising rents and stagnant wages. Consequently, funders concerned with this issue may have heard about discussions around whether there should be a “right” to either shelter or permanent housing.

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SCG Program Materials
Funding Area 
Homelessness / SheltersAffordable Housing

November 2019 Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
11/14/2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) case, this month’s Public Policy Roundup will be dedicated to issues affecting immigrant communities. We will recap the recent legislation signed by Governor Newsom that affects immigrant access to civic engagement opportunities, educational access, and 2020 Census, as well as provide an update on the public charge rule, and key facts on health insurance options for immigrants and their families.

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Publications

Resources from Practice Makes Presence: Facilitation Skills Workshop

Publication date: 
11/08/2019

Skillful collaboration is facilitated by an open mind and heart, keen powers of observation of self and others, compassionate communication, a whole-systems view and a willingness to witness and experience transformation. This workshop will promote these qualities while seeking to enhance leadership skills, self-awareness and the capacity to contribute to positive change at any scale. 

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SCG Program Materials

Family Philanthropy Newsletter: October 2019

Publication date: 
10/09/2019
IN THIS ISSUE: Policy Analysis of Key Philanthropic Issues, Featured Programs and Events, Community Updates, Resources, and more. 
 

POLICY LENS: ANALYZING KEY ISSUES IN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY

This issue, we've invited Seyron Foo, to discuss two timely policy issues affecting our communities. We believe that having a holistic perspective on key trends and issues in our sector will lead to more informed and productive philanthropy. If you have and policy-related questions, please reach out to Seyron directly. 

 

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Publications

SCG Opposes the Proposed Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Publication date: 
10/08/2019

You may have caught last week’s Cal Matters’ article about the immense demand facing our food banks in the region. In Los Angeles, our regional food bank serves 7.1 million people annually, of whom 12 percent are older adults and 24 percent are children. Philanthropy has played a crucial role in supporting our regional food banks, making $2.1 million in grants to 21 organizations in 2017.

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SCG Policy Update

Private Foundations Excise Tax: Is the End of the Two-Tier System Near?

Publication date: 
10/08/2019

By Seyron Foo

 

Thinking about your excise tax rate? Congress is once again considering simplifying the private foundation excise tax to one tax rate and that may affect you in the future. Currently, private foundations must pay a 2 percent excise tax on investment income. This 2 percent tax may be lowered to a 1 percent excise tax on investment income if the foundation’s grantmaking exceeds the average distribution rate in the preceding 5 years. Many refer to this as a “two-tier” excise tax system.

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SCG Policy Update

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