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Breathing New Life into Catholic Schools: An Exploration of Catholic School Governance Models

Publication date: 
01/01/2015

This white paper was researched, prepared, and published by FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities). The white paper, a project recommended by the FADICA Catholic schools affinity group, has received good feedback from critical partners in Catholic school innovation nationwide. At the request of the USCCB Education Office, the draft was shared with 60 bishops in a special dialogue with the USCCB's Committee on Catholic Education. The Committee’s chair, Archbishop George J.

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By SCG Members
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RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

A State-by-State Report Card on Access to Palliative Care in our Nation’s Hospitals

Publication date: 
05/01/2011
This report, an update of the 2008 publication America’s Care of Serious Illness: A State-by-State Report Card on Access to Palliative Care in Our Nation’s Hospitals, is the result of collaboration between the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) and the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC). Highlighting the current prevalence of hospital palliative care programs, the report was undertaken in an effort to understand changes in access to such programs in the United States.
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Nonprofits
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Grantmaking Strategies
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HEALTH & WELLNESS

2018 Public Policy Conference

Monday, April 23, 2018
8:00am - 3:30pm
Where: 
The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities
... join us on April 23rd for a day of candid conversations about our sector's role in advocacy efforts that strengthen ... in society. Participants will hear from different funders about how and why they engage in policy systems change ... to the health and well-being of Californians. Learn about the issues on which funders are casting a wary eye and ...
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Conferences
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Public Policy & Advocacy
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EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICEPUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENTAdvocacyCivil RightsPublic Policy
Special Initiatives 
2020 Census

October SCG Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
10/19/2017
... and accurate count. The proposed 2018 Census budget falls about $300 million short of the $1.8 billion that is required ... by the end of January 2018 absent renewal by Congress. About 2 million Californians benefit from CHIP, 1.9 million ... event, Senator Lara spoke and answered member questions about a number of topics, including education, immigration, ...
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Public Policy & Advocacy

Resources for Funders' Briefing on COVID-19 Vaccine

Publication date: 
02/26/2021

California has recently accelerated its vaccine distribution plan. While the vaccine rollout is in full swing, new challenges and inequities have surfaced in its community outreach, engagement, and rollout process. How should philanthropy use its collective power to respond to this crisis and provide support to public and community partners? What can we expect in 2021 as communities of color continue to face disproportionate health disparities and economic consequences?

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SCG Program Materials

Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

Publication date: 
04/01/2014
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s report, Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children, features the new Race for Results index, which compares how children are progressing on key milestones across racial and ethnic groups at the national and state level.
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Corporate Philanthropy / CSRFamily Philanthropy
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Children 6-12Children 0-5EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

November Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
11/15/2018
... Shield of California Foundation  have spoken publicly about the detrimental effects of the proposed rule. ... The survey also identified significant knowledge gaps about the census’ scope, purpose and constitutional ... immigrants. Grantmakers interested in learning more about how to improve census participation and completion may ...
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Public Policy & Advocacy
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PUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Career and Technical Education (CTE): Public Policy Changes to the CTE Landscape

Publication date: 
09/06/2018
... information on their application, such as information about their programs of study and descriptions of career ... in general, postsecondary CTE student have greater clarity about their desired career goals, as opposed to secondary ...

January Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
01/11/2018
... Policy Works in Washington, D.C. to educate policymakers about the crucial issues facing philanthropy. In addition to ... justice reform, community college access and information about the 2 nd Annual Homeless Initiative Conference.   ... that the average healthcare premiums will rise by about 10 percent in most years over the decade. Earlier last ...
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PUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPublic Policy

Urban, Green Infrastructure Under the New Administration

Friday, February 19, 2021
10:30am - 12:00pm
... role in implementing green solutions. You’ll learn about strategies to protect the environment, especially in ... entitled "Climate: Politics, Finance, and Infrastructure." About SCG Environmental Funders Group The  SCG Environmental ... to educate prospective and current environmental funders about environmental challenges and opportunities in Southern ...
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Peer Learning Groups
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

SCG President's Message - May 2018

Release Date: 
05/04/2018
... via voting reforms and an accurate Census count . Talking about voter suppression laws in other states, California ...

Family Philanthropy Newsletter, July 2019

Publication date: 
07/22/2019
... Few of us realize how privilege affects us as we move about our daily life.  Without being conscious of it, all of ... how to keep kids out of the system.  This event came about collaboratively with a fellow FFIX4 member Caitlin ...
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Update on Tax Reform

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12/13/2017
... message, you feel compelled to act, and you have questions about next steps, please feel free to contact Seyron Foo, ... in Southern California to voice our concerns about the weakening of the Johnson Amendment.
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