In pursuing our vision, we believe that it is important to provide the best and most up-to-date information possible about our work , what drives it, and the grantees and partners who move it forward—as well as to make connections among people and organizations who are working toward common goals.
In this section, we provide news about the Fund, access to some of the research and strategies that inform our work and that of our grantees and funding partners, and links to their websites. We view everything we do as an opportunity to share what we learn. Accordingly, over time, we expect to fill out the scope and depth of knowledge available here.
In The News
The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Welcomes Matt Foreman
The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund is pleased to announce that Matt Foreman will be joining its staff in late April to direct the Fund’s gay and lesbian program. (February 2008)
Gifts to a City: The Legacy of the Haas Family
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A San Francisco Chronicle story about the Haas, Jr. family's philanthropy. (July 2007) |
Resources
New Immigrant Voters
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Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)'s latest report discusses the major electoral impact that California’s immigrants and their children will have, potentially representing fully one-third of the electorate within four years. (May 2008) |
A Closer Look: Assessing Small to Mid-Size Nonprofit Boards
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The Urban Institute recently released its study on board governance of small to mid-size nonprofits, a cohort that is often overlooked. As senior program officer Linda Wood explains in her foreword, this reflection is critical, "as our sector continues to focus on stronger leadership as a pathway to improved performance of nonprofits." (May 2008) |
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