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Apr 17, 2025

Innovation at Risk: Why California Philanthropy Must Invest in Equitable Technology

Whether you're funding early childhood education, environmental justice, healthcare access, or economic mobility, technology is shaping outcomes in your field. If AI is helping determine who gets hired, who gets housing, who gets healthcare—or who is excluded—we can no longer afford to see tech as someone else’s issue.     

Member Voices
Apr 17, 2025

NCG Welcomes Sarah Williams as New Arts Loan Fund Co-Chair

NCG's longest-running fund, the Arts Loan Fund (ALF) is excited to announce a new co-chair, Sarah Williams!

Mic Drop
Apr 10, 2025

In an Age of Authoritarianism, Philanthropy Must Evolve its Relationship to Risk

The work of social justice movements is evolving with the times. For movements to succeed, the entire ecosystem, including the philanthropic sector, must open up conversations about strategic risk management grounded in our values. 

CEO Corner
Apr 9, 2025

There Are No Sidelines

I want to invite you just to remember: in this moment there are no sidelines. We’re all incensed, we’re all implicated, and ultimately we’re all impacted (of course some more than others) as we embody and become our vision. You can choose wisely and act. And you don’t have to act alone.

NCG Voices
Mar 27, 2025

Beyond the Boom: Why California Must Prepare for Future Climate Funding—Even as Federal Dollars Dry Up

NCG Voices
Mar 27, 2025

Lessons from the LA Fires: Philanthropy’s Role in Disaster Response and Recovery

As the impacts of climate change continue to wreak havoc, philanthropy’s role in supporting disaster-affected communities remains essential to achieving equitable recoveries and building resilience before the next disaster.  Philanthropy California (Philanthropy CA) has long monitored wildfire & natural hazard events, provided resources and timely programming to support funder awareness and collaboration, and partnered with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to support immediate disaster relief as well as long-term recovery efforts.

Announcement/Press Release
Mar 17, 2025

A Call for Immediate Philanthropic Action to Fund Frontline Climate Organizations in California

The federal government is continuing to divest and deregulate climate and environmental justice initiatives. Philanthropic and statewide government funders have a critical role in deepening its investment in resilience ensuring frontline communities are able to withstand the impacts of a changing climate with steadfast environmental justice funding.  

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Mar 5, 2025

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