With much at stake in this upcoming election, Philanthropy has an opportunity to make a difference for our democracy. The final results of the November 2020 election, Census 2020, and redistricting will influence where our energies are needed in the years ahead. This is not just a presidential election, but also a key opportunity for several statewide ballot initiatives on racial equity and social justice. This November, it is especially important we remedy our democracy and ensure everyone, especially BIPOC communities, can safely cast their votes. It is also critical everyone is counted in...
Across the nation, numerous initiatives and programs are converging to create an increased focus on nonprofit overhead and funding the full cost of program delivery. As this conversation takes place nationally, we are engaging California funders in a dialogue that can shape better outcomes for the sector.
General Operating Support: A Guide for Trustees This report provides a thorough introduction to general operating support by clearing up common misconceptions and offering key definitions, resources, examples and steps trustees can take to advance dialogue on the feasibility of making general operating support grants. You can use this piece as a way to broach this topic and have candid conversations with your board. READ THE REPORT Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter? A National Study of Philanthropic Practice This national field survey from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations examines some of...
Potential Effects of Public Charge Changes on California Children - The Children’s Partnership Report on the harm of the chilling effect of the public charge rule - Fiscal Policy Institute Estimated Impacts of the Proposed Public Charge Rule on Immigrants and Medicaid - Kaiser Family Foundation Public Charge Proposed Rule: Potentially Chilled Population Data Dashboar d - Mannatt
As California prepares for its first all-mail voting election, philanthropy can provide resources in critical areas to ensure that all voters – particularly people of color, immigrants, new voters, and first-time voters – can participate in our democracy. A global pandemic, an economic crisis, and a deeply divided country make this fall’s election fraught with more challenges than ever before. Community organizations and advocates across the state are already mobilizing to protect this fundamental part of our democracy. Through 501(c)(3) funding, their work can be deepened, expanded, and...
