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Legislative Session Recap – Special Focus on Housing

Publication date: 
10/09/2017

The combination of higher demand for housing and insufficient supply in California has driven a rapid rise in housing costs.  According to a recent report by The McKinsey Global Institute, more than 50 percent of the state’s households are unable to afford the cost of housing in their local markets. Low-income Californians are disproportionately impacted with a state shortfall of 1.5 million affordable units for extremely low and very-low income renter households.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Audience 
Nonprofits
Topic(s) 
GovernancePublic Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAffordable Housing

Policy Brief: Proposed Tax Plan by the White House

Publication date: 
10/09/2017

The White House has proposed an outline for tax policy changes, entitled “Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code.”  

The proposed tax plan would affect individual income tax rates and corporate tax rates. This memorandum will focus on the proposed changes to the tax code that would have a direct impact to philanthropy, and follows up on an analysis by Southern California Grantmakers in May.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Audience 
Nonprofits
Topic(s) 
GovernancePublic Policy & Advocacy

The Competitive Advantage of Racial Equity

Publication date: 
10/03/2017

Corporate America is missing out on one of the biggest opportunities of our time for driving innovation and growth: creating business value by advancing racial equity. 

Developed in partnership with PolicyLink and funded by the Ford and W.K. Kellogg foundations, The Competitive Advantage of Racial Equity highlights examples from 12 leading companies such as Gap Inc., PayPal, and Cigna, who are driving innovation and growth by advancing racial equity.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
Publications
Audience 
Corporate Philanthropy / CSR
Funding Area 
EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Special Initiatives 
Truth / Racial Healing & Transformation

Resources from the SCG 2017 Annual Conference

Publication date: 
09/28/2017

At #SCGAnnualCon17, we looked at intersectionality as an approach to systems change that goes beyond theory—and that speaks directly to the work you do every day to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Together, we unpacked many of the strategies and opportunities open to funders of all kinds as we work to support equitable, thriving communities in Southern California and beyond. 600+ colleagues from our diverse philanthropic community of private, public, family, individual, and corporate change-makers came together for this dynamic and inspiring day.

You can see the full list of sessions and speakers on the 2017 conference microsite. 

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Grantmaking Strategies

September SCG Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
09/21/2017

As we barrel down the end of the legislative season and race to SCG’s Annual Conference next Tuesday, September 26, the September Public Policy Roundup provides key updates on legislation, immigration, the federal budget, and many more topics. We always look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments, and questions on our public policy efforts. You can reach us at [email protected] or (213) 680-8866 ext 221.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Amgen Foundation Expands The Amgen Biotech Experience, Bringing Total Program Reach To 900,000 High School Students By 2020

Publication date: 
08/25/2017

The Amgen Foundation announced that it will expand the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) to reach nearly 900,000 high school students by 2020. For nearly 30 years, ABE has empowered high school science teachers to implement real-world biotechnology labs in their classrooms to help their students better understand science and how it influences their daily lives.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
By SCG Members
Topic(s) 
Grantmaking Strategies
Funding Area 
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Senate Bill 138 (McGuire) – SUPPORT

Publication date: 
08/17/2017

On behalf of San Diego Food Funders, I am writing to express our support of SB 138 (McGuire), the Count Me In: Expand Access to School Meals bill. This legislation will improve school districts’ ability to identify low-income students, reduce child hunger, and support student success with nutritious school meals.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

August SCG Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
08/17/2017

SCG’s Public Policy Team has been working with partners on several advocacy fronts related to the ability for philanthropy and nonprofits to serve our communities. This month’s Public Policy Roundup provides legislative updates on AB 1250 (Jones-Sawyer) and the Johnson Amendment. This edition also features public policy areas in veterans affairs, immigration, healthcare, criminal justice, and more!

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Assembly Bill 1250 (Jones-Sawyer) – OPPOSE

Publication date: 
08/01/2017

On behalf of more than 300 foundations, funders, and grantmakers of Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), we write to urge your “no” on Assembly Bill 1250 (Jones-Sawyer).

July Public Policy Roundup!

Publication date: 
07/31/2017

SCG’s Public Policy Roundup is available to all of our members; please feel free to share with your colleagues by adding them to the Roundup list here! As this analysis is an exclusive membership benefit, we ask that you do not forward externally outside your organization. If you have questions or comments regarding our public policy work, please contact Seyron Foo, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Report on California Approach to Education and Implementation of OMB 2 CFR200

Publication date: 
07/26/2017

As part of SCG’s work to support a healthy nonprofit ecosystem, we recently concluded a year-long initiative to educate California state government and local officials about new federal contracting rules on indirect cost reimbursement, known as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Special Initiatives 
Full Cost ProjectPhilanthropy California
Types of Support 
Capacity Building

Report on California Approach to Education and Implementation of OMB 2 CFR200

Publication date: 
07/26/2017

Among the challenges nonprofits face in providing high-quality service and producing strong outcomes to their work, managing the limited overhead allowed by most private and government grant and contracts is one of the toughest. Over the past several years, there have been efforts to explain how the “overhead myth” – that the best nonprofits operated with the least overhead – hampers service delivery, jeopardizes nonprofits’ sustainability and ultimately reduces the impact of public and private funding and to find collaborative solutions that will strengthen nonprofit organizations.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Special Initiatives 
Full Cost ProjectPhilanthropy California
Types of Support 
Capacity Building

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