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Policy Committee | Public Policy

Log In Committee members must log in to access meeting details. Log In > Committee Members Dimple Abichandani, Executive Director, General Service Foundation Ophelia Basgal, Visiting Scholar, Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley Matt...

Public Policy

Northern California Grantmakers members are grappling with complex issues in a diverse and rapidly-changing region. We recognize that policy is a powerful tool to advance significant and sustained change and improve outcomes. We believe we have a...

About | Public Policy

Northern California Grantmakers members are grappling with complex issues in a diverse and rapidly-changing region. We recognize that policy is a powerful tool to advance significant and sustained change and improve outcomes. We believe we have a...
23 Apr 2018

2018 Public Policy Conference

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
April 23, 2018 -
3:00pm to 10:00pm
The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities
The legislation currently being debated in Washington, DC and Sacramento could result in significant changes for the philanthropy sector and our communities. Building on the success of last year's Conference, we are once again partnering with the...
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Conference
Topic(s) 
2020 Census
Geographic Location 
Statewide
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy

Action Guide | Public Policy

NCG's 2020 Ballot Racial Equity Slate While it’s no replacement for government, philanthropy has an opportunity to wield great influence. One theorist, calls philanthropy to: "Bring people together, and stimulate the human spirit; Champion, support...
26 Jun 2018

Public Charge: The Policy that Could Change Everything for Immigrant Families

Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice
Public Policy
June 26, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Northern California Grantmakers
A new policy change is coming in under the radar with the potential to affect immigrants in a way that would be more dramatic than the ban for Muslims entering the country and ending DACA for young people. Given the breadth and scope of this...

Resources from Public Charge: The Policy that Could Change Everything for Immigrant Families

Publication date: 
06/2018
In a June 26th program, we hosted a multi-sector group of leaders who are working together to protect the wellbeing of immigrant families and fight against this proposed change to the public charge regulation for a thoughtful discussion on the imporatance of this issue and how funders can be prepared.
07 Nov 2018

SVCF Convening on "Public Charge"

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
November 7, 2018 -
11:30am to 2:00pm
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation and NCG, in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute, invites advocates, funders, policy makers, and community stakeholders to join us on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 11:30 AM-2:00PM for a convening...
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Briefing Program
Topic(s) 
2020 Census
Funding Area 
Immigration
Populations & Communities
Geographic Location 
Peninsula and South Bay
Areas of Focus 
Public Policy

Policy for Good

Release Date: 
12/14/2017
Last month NCG weighed in on its first public policy issue – opposing changes to San Francisco’s campaign finance and conflict of interest laws. True, it’s not the sexiest of issues but it was one with huge implications for philanthropy and our...

Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: The Law of Online Lobbying and Election-Related Activities

Publication date: 
09/2011
With new online tools popping up all the time, questions like these are becoming more and more frequent. This Alliance for Justice guide helps you navigate the web of rules and regulations to empower your organization to engage in online advocacy!
27 Feb 2018

Women's Foundation of California Philanthropy and Public Policy Institute

Areas of Focus 
Public Policy
February 27, 2018 (All day)
Sacramento, CA
Imagine the kind of transformative change we could achieve if every philanthropist applied an advocacy lens to their giving. The Women’s Foundation of California is excited to announce that applications are now open for the second annual...
13 Apr 2021

2021 Public Policy Conference | Southern California Grantmakers

April 13, 2021 - 9:30am to April 15, 2021 - 1:30pm
Virtual Confernece
SCG Policy Conference.png The 2021 Southern California Grantmakers Public Policy Conference will occur virtually during two half days on April 13, 2021 and April 15, 2021. Join us for two mornings exploring the policy and advocacy actions needed to...
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Director of Government Affairs

Position: 
Director of Government Affairs

Position Overview

First 5 Association believes that all of California’s youngest children deserve to be healthy, safe, and ready to thrive in school and life. We are seeking a Director of Government Affairs to help achieve that goal by advocating for...

Managing Director of Evaluation and Learning

Position: 
Managing Director of Evaluation and Learning

Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy with a mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life in Northern California. The foundation is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities in...

04 Aug 2021

Investments in COVID-19 Recovery and Public Health

Areas of Focus 
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
August 4, 2021 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Public health infrastructure underpins many important priorities — such as keeping the economy open and children in classrooms. California’s COVID-19 response confirmed that our health systems were ill-prepared for such a crisis, and public health...

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