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The idea of restoring faith in government by speeding the delivery of housing and other infrastructure is appealing. Can that happen without harming the environment and already overburdened communities? Join us for an open discussion about the abundance framework detailed in the recent book by journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We’ll explore why the … Continue reading Can ‘Abundance’ Be Inclusive? A Funder Discussion on the Promise and Peril

Join Fund the People and Do Good Leadership Collective for a gathering designed to reassemble passionate voices to once again create movement and connections to protect San Diego’s nonprofit workforce. This event builds on the September 2024 San Diego convening, which sparked meaningful dialogue and a mindset shift around workforce needs in our region. The … Continue reading Reflect. Reimagine. Recommit: Protecting San Diego’s Nonprofit Workforce

Join Daylight San Diego for a community building awareness, accountability, and action across San Diego’s communities on immigration. They will host a community conversation on immigration at San Diego Made Factory. The free event will cover a variety of topics, including what folks need to know about immigration arrests and ways San Diegans can help … Continue reading A Light on Immigration: What San Diegans Need to Know About Immigration Arrests and How They Can Help

Join California Policy Forum's webinar as we discuss the implications of OpenAI’s corporate restructuring. OpenAI is the largest nonprofit in the world, with a valuation of at least $500 billion and an important mission of harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of humanity. But OpenAI has strayed from its charitable purpose. They'll break … Continue reading Public Good vs Private Gain: The Implications of OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans

We know that funders face many challenges when attempting to make the case within their institutions for the value and importance of investing in immigrant communities. We also know that moving money to immigrant-led and immigrant-centered organizations can help foundations advance their strategic priorities, whether they relate to immigration explicitly or not. GCIR has developed … Continue reading Making the Case for Supporting Immigrants in Your Grantmaking: A Messaging Toolkit for Funders

Just one year away from midterm elections: As nonprofits across the country face mounting challenges from the impact of federal cuts to rapid response to immigration raids, they are continuing to hold the work of voter engagement as a core priority. In this session, hear from organizations and their funders that, despite it all, are … Continue reading How Voter Engagement Organizations Are Adapting their Approaches in a Challenging Era

Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital that left one dead and the other in serious condition, the Trump administration has exploited the tragedy by unleashing a torrent of xenophobic rhetoric and new policy announcements targeting lawful migration pathways and immigrant and refugee communities. Employing collective punishment based on … Continue reading Special Funder Briefing: Responding to Attacks on Afghans, Somalis and the Immigration System

California voters ushered in a historic shift in 2025 with the passage of Proposition 50, triggering the state’s first-ever mid-decade redistricting. As new congressional and legislative maps take shape, and legal challenges loom, the stakes for representation, policy influence, and electoral competitiveness are enormous heading into the 2026 midterms. Nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders must … Continue reading The Redistricting Revolution: Navigating California’s New Political Landscape Post-Prop 50

This gathering in Sacramento will bring together funders from across the state and beyond to reconnect, recharge, and rebuild — with time to strengthen relationships, gain inspiration, and explore philanthropy’s role in shaping California’s future. Why Sacramento? Sacramento is a meeting ground where California’s diverse regions converge — politically, economically, and culturally. It’s a hub … Continue reading Smart Growth California’s 2026 Funder Summit