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Last fall in partnership with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) we hosted a series of events and discussions on the disparities of philanthropic support in Northern California and how we can build a thriving region by addressing the historical disinvestment and steps philanthropy can take to increase equitable giving.

With a new President, Administration, and Congress, critical federal safety net programs that support children and families including Medicaid, SNAP, housing, and early childhood, are likely to face serious cuts this year. A high-stakes tax policy debate that includes $4 trillion in tax cuts from the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act will set the stage for reductions in health and human service programs that will impact every community in America and touch every corner of philanthropic work — early childhood, health care, state and local government services, climate change, housing, senior services, family support services, and much more. Learn more about key battles and opportunities and what’s at stake and in play in 2025 and beyond.

In the face of profound political and societal challenges, philanthropy is called to lead boldly, moving beyond reactive and defensive strategies toward a proactive, equity-driven approach. At NCG's 2025 Annual Conference, "Becoming Our Vision," we will collectively explore how philanthropy can align its practices to support communities in defining and realizing their own futures.

With major state and federal tax and budget debates on the horizon, California families and communities, particularly immigrant families and communities, may face significant economic hardship in the years to come. Join fellow California funders for a series of engaging and informative sessions exploring critical budget and tax issues affecting the state, including the impact of federal tax and budget measures on California, and what philanthropy can do to influence tax and budget policy discussions.

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have inflicted unprecedented damage, resulting in significant economic and social challenges. Estimates suggest total economic losses ranging from $95 billion to $275 billion, potentially making this the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

NCG's 2025 offering for communications professionals, Mobilizing for Narrative Change: A Philanthropic Learning Series will ground participants in a shared understanding of narrative power building developed by practitioners in the field.

Looking ahead, Philanthropy California is hosting a virtual funder briefing to assess the state of policy nearing the first 100 days of the new presidential administration. Regardless of who is in office, we must be prepared to engage with a different makeup of government that will bring unique sets of challenges and possibilities.