Philanthropy California’s signature policy events give California funders unique opportunities to connect with state and federal lawmakers. We encourage our grantmaking community to build these cross-sector partnerships to scale our statewide work and improve the lives of millions of Californians.
Sacramento Day
Sacramento Day provides an avenue for members of Philanthropy California to meet with California lawmakers to educate them on our sector's work and discuss issues of high importance to our communities. Sacramento Day also helps participants grow their policy networks through various network opportunities. Starting in 2025, Sacramento Day will be held on odd-numbered years, with our next event scheduled for 2027.
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Foundations on the Hill (FOTH)
Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), hosted by the United Philanthropy Forum, brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to meet with Congress and discuss issues of critical importance to philanthropy. Philanthropy California’s delegation of members travels to Washington, D.C. every other year to meet with our federal representatives and share our work in California. Philanthropy California will return to Foundations on the Hill in 2026. If you are interested, please get in touch with our team.
SoCal Grantmakers Annual Public Policy Conference
SCG convenes funders from across California every spring for our annual policy conference. We are proud to host various elected officials alongside the civic, philanthropic, and movement leaders advancing bold policy agendas in our communities.