COVID-19 has had an unanticipated impact on Los Angeles artists and small arts groups who had planned public performances, only to have those events canceled in a city-wide effort to slow the spread of the virus.
As each and everyone one of us makes preparations for the looming economic, political, and public health crisis, it is important to highlight that migrants, refugees, and low-wage workers in general— and day laborers specifically— face uniquely dangerous obstacles.
The Momentum Fund will provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that are managing an active COVID-19 fund.
In philanthropy, we sometimes overlook or deprioritize the interpersonal skills required to do this work well. This includes the ability to connect dots, show up in an emotionally intelligent way, listen actively and empathically, and know when to get out of the way. It also requires a clear understanding of power, and how power imbalances between funders and grantee partners are exacerbated by race, gender, and class inequities. Cultivating and advancing effective interpersonal skills requires practitioners to bring self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and willingness to take multiple perspectives into account.
We are reminded, as we close this year, that moments of disruption, such as those we're experiencing, are also moments to advance change.
The California state budget has a significant impact on nonprofits, grantmakers, and our communities.
What does 2022 have in store for public policy in California?
The first 100 days of the new presidential administration have set the tone for sweeping policy change — many of which will have direct implications for philanthropy and the communities these organizations serve in California.
The 2020 Census faced a daunting set of challenges. The Census Bureau faced budget constraints like never before, and the data collection was rolled out online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, scaling back door‐to‐door outreach and canvassing.
Philanthropy California remains committed to supporting our democracy and fostering civic engagement. We have initiated our work towards a complete and accurate 2030 Census in California.
Census data informs the allocation of over $170 billion of federal funds to California. These funds support important programs such as Medi-Cal, housing, and food assistance programs.
Philanthropy California’s annual Philanthropy in Sacramento Day is a special event bringing together our state’s elected officials with leaders of our sector.
Mayor Michael Tubbs recently spoke with Philanthropy California in preparation for an upcoming Stockton Reinvention Tour for funders.
Philanthropy California invites you to join our 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day, coming up on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8.
Philanthropy California is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming series by the Funders Census Initiative and the Democracy Funders Collaborative Census Subgroup. Throughout September, this three-part webinar series will feature national partners presenting their findings.
The San Diego Arts + Culture Challenge Fund offers financial support to the individuals and organizations that make up San Diego County's creative workforce. Undertaken as a collaborative effort to support San Diego’s creative sector, the Fund is being launched by a cohort of local leaders and a
The California College Student Emergency Support Fund launched on April 2nd to give one-time $500 hardship grants to students.
Third Wave Fund's Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid response fund that supports the leadership of young women of color, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, and intersex youth under 35 in social movements.
A virtual convening featuring Governor Gavin Newsom in conversation with state water leaders.
At a pivotal moment marked by the 2026 gubernatorial transition and broader national uncertainty, this briefing will provide funders with a strategic view into how the Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group is shaping California’s policy and governance landscape.