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We can only act on what we can imagine. As philanthropy is called to meet this moment, we need to expand our imagination. How do we not imagine philanthropy as it is, but what it could be at its best? Within philanthropy we need practices, tools, and ways of being that are in service to resourcing freedom and equity. As those mobilizing resources, we must stay steadfast in imagining and co-creating generative pathways to a more equitable future. At NCG's 2024 Annual Conference, we will offer space to conspire, imagine, and act on ushering in new possibilities.
Sharing immense gratitude as we thank Melissa Nop for her time serving as NCG’s Manager of Equity and Practice. We’re excited to share that Mel is continuing to support the sector as Walter & Elise Haas Fund’s new Relationship Manager.
In California, a state where 27% of residents are foreign born and approximately 50% of California children have one non-citizen parent, the immigrant justice movement has worked tirelessly over two decades to secure victories at the city, county, and state levels. This includes Medi-Cal coverage expansion for undocumented immigrants, the CA Dream Act, immigration legal services for UC and community college students, the California Values Act (SB54) – our statewide sanctuary law – and the TRUST and TRUTH Acts, bringing transparency and accountability to how local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration enforcement efforts. These accomplishments have established California as a leader on immigration, serving as a model for other efforts across the country—and a target for federal- level attacks that threaten these hard-fought victories.
NCG's longest-running fund, the Arts Loan Fund (ALF) is excited to announce a new co-chair, Sarah Williams! The current ALF Chair Ron Muriera chatted with Sarah about the impact of the arts in social change, support that's needed for organizations in this moment, and what's missing in overall philanthropic funding for the sector. Get to know Sarah and read the interview, below!
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.
Change starts from within. But where do you begin?
This final session will equip philanthropy professionals with practical tools to initiate reporting reform in their organizations. We’ll discuss how to identify key entry points for change, engage internal champions, and build momentum for a shift toward learning-centered reporting.
The Trump Administration has already had a significant impact on climate adaptation & disaster resilience priorities and funding availability in California. The Federal Administration has completely frozen or outright cancelled large funding programs like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and the Community Change Grants Program, and we have recently seen the criminalization of awarded applicants for these programs. The President has also signaled that he will dismantle the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, which capitalizes community development projects across the country in communities not well served by large banks. This comes at a time when communities are facing repetitive climate-driven disasters and are fighting for the resources they need to develop, plan, and implement community-led strategies for resilience.