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House Dems Demand Rationale for Adding Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are demanding documents from Trump administration officials detailing their rationale for adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 census.
Follow-up: UCLA State of the Nonprofit Sector Conference and Funders' Breakfast
This March, before joining philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues for UCLA's 2013 State of the Nonprofit Sector in Los Angeles Conference, members of Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) gathered for a special funders' breakfast on California's f
Philanthropy CA Statement on the Johnson Amendment
Philanthropy California voices our unequivocal support for the “Johnson Amendment” – the long-standing federal law that prohibits 501(c)(3) charitable organizations from endorsing, opposing or contributing to political candidates and engaging in partisan campaign activities. We are proud to join the diverse coalition of organizations who support the protections now afforded by the Johnson Amendment.
Social Innovation Fund Grant Opportunity
The Full Cost of Reducing Frustration
Full cost funding doesn’t have to happen all at once. We can make micro-moves, step by step, until one day, we look behind us and say, “Look how far we’ve come!”
California Wildfire Disaster Response Resources
Our heartfelt thoughts go out to our members, partners, friends and everyone else who has been impacted by the recent wildfire disasters in Northern California. The following is some updated information that could be helpful to you in responding appropriately to these disasters.
National Teleconference for Funders: Response to Orlando Shooting - Part 2
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, in partnership with funder affinity groups from around the country, will be hosting a teleconference for funders focusing on the impact of the Orlando massacre on communities in central Florida an
Advancing Strategy: How to Lead Change in Corporate Societal Engagement
In corporate societal engagement, strategic clarity and focused results are not accidental – they are achieved through inquiry, intentionality, and investment.
Shape California’s Future: Apply to the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission
Census and redistricting – two sides of the same coin. Both take place every ten years and both are integral to determining how each Californian is represented at the federal, state, and local levels. In California, our groundbreaking independent redistricting process offers everyday Californians the opportunity to participate in and shape a fundamental part of our democracy.
Resources from Right to Housing Webinar
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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.
We All Deserve to Be Counted: Our Plan for the Next Census
Our state is great because of the strength we draw from our diversity, including the 10 million immigrants who live here. Immigrants and their families are our classmates and colleagues, our neighbors, and family members. No matter where someone comes from and regardless of citizenship status, we are stronger when we work together, find new ways to deal with old challenges, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
The Time is Now for Justice Reform In California
Our criminal justice system is broken. It disproportionately impacts and targets communities of color and poor communities, and costs California taxpayers billions a year, money that could otherwise be directed towards more fruitful investments in community development, drug treatment, mental health services, education, and jobs.
Disasters in the Headlines
Hurricane Harvey clean-up has barely begun in Houston, and already it has faded from the headlines. Hurricane Irma, the earthquake in Mexico, South Asia flooding – all compete for our attention and support. And all are worthy.
Get Answers When You Need Them
First, the most important part of this blog post: Did you know you have FREE access to a tool that compiles funding data from members of all of the California regional associations?
Doing Good Is About to Get Better - Maggie Osborn, President, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Originally published on Foundation Centers' Philantopic Blog:
Follow-up: Conference on Family Philanthropy
Recently, a record number of family foundations gathered at the Annenberg Community Beach House for Southern California Grantmakers' (SCG) fourth annual Conference on Family Philanthropy. With an incredible line-up of local family foundation leade
Webinar - Federal Tax and the Budget Debate: Where Things Stand and Why It Matters to our Sector
This has been a long federal budget season.
Full Cost Project - Two-Day Workshop: Asking for and Funding Full Costs
Full Cost funding is a little like learning a new language—one both funders and nonprofits can use to communicate more clearly about ideas, needs, and opportunities that move us all closer to our goals.
Reflecting on Charlottesville: A Statement from Philanthropy California
Dear Colleagues,