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Capitalizing on the Courts: Litigation for Immigrant Justice

In this session, participants will hear from three different nonprofit partners to gain deeper insight into the intersection of law and immigrant justice, the role of litigation in advancing a broader social and racial justice agenda, and will explore concrete ways philanthropy can invest in litigation strategies to advance the interests of immigrant communities.

Public Policy Update: July 31, 2020

Release Date: 
07/31/2020
... month, Northern California Grantmakers welcomed Crispin Delgado as their new Public Policy Director. A seasoned philanthropic professional, Mr. Delgado served as program officer for Blue Shield of ... access to care in low-income and migrant communities. Mr. Delgado assumes this role, replacing Cecilia Chen who stepped ...

Breakout Session: California’s Regional Associations: A New Strategic Partnership

Publication date: 
07/2014
Breakout Session: California’s Regional Associations: A New Strategic Partnership
Tuesday, July 29, 10-11:45 am
 
Presenters: Chris Essel, Southern California Grantmakers; David Greco, Northern California Grantmakers; and Nancy Jamison, San Diego Grantmakers
 
They say finding the right relationship is all about timing. While the three California regional associations...
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Sector Letter Calls for Quarterly BLS Nonprofit Job Reports

Publication date: 
04/2023

United Philanthropy Forum joined a philanthropic and charitable sector letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, in support of FY2024 funding for quarterly nonprofit job reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Racial Equity Scan - Inventory Speakers, Facilitators and Trainers

Publication date: 
07/2018

The Forum conducted a scan of regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) in February through May 2018 to get a more comprehensive understanding of PSOs’ current work and future needs to advance racial equity in philanthropy. The scan reflects the input of 43 regional and national PSOs that participated in the scan survey and/or the scan interviews, representing more than half of the Forum’s membership...

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Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy

Publication date: 
06/2014

Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy.  A report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, and what factors affect their advancement within the sector.

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Research
Audience: 
Community Foundation
Topic(s): 
Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Issue Areas: 
Diversity
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Beyond Traditional Scholarships

This policy brief examines creative scholarship models that meet the needs of underserved students, often by moving beyond monetary aid in the direction of wrap-around student supports. While continuing to provide financial relief for income-qualified students, a number of these programs couple academic supports along with financial assistance in order to address non-monetary needs that often impede completion.

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Research
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All GrantmakersCommunity FoundationPolicy MakersProgram Staff
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Education

Breakfast & Networking Roundtables: The Kitchen Sink

Publication date: 
07/2015
Join us bright and early for roundtable discussions focused on hot topics and collaborative initiatives in the field.
 
 
 
  • Essentials of Creating Best-in-Class Corporate Community Involvement Programs Sponsored by Changing Our World
  • Dealing With Difficult Employees (While Keeping Your Sanity) Sponsored by HR Strategy Group
  • Organizing around a Shared Result: How Regional Associations Can Support Collective Action on Grade-Level Reading
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Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement

Publication date: 
01/2009

This research documents how 15 nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County and their allies leveraged foundation grants to secure nearly $91 of benefit for every dollar spent for Los Angeles citizens.