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College remains a sure path to success

News Story — College Success

An op-ed by Monica Martinez

Discussing the continued value of college and what is needed to ensure that every young person has a chance to pursue higher education.

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Immigrant rights funding diversifying but still ‘vastly underfunded’

News Story — Immigrant Rights

A feature article by Candid's Philanthropy News Digest

Philanthropy sector leaders, including our own Vice President of Programs Robert Joseph, reflect on the importance of expanding funder collaboratives and partnerships to advance immigrant rights

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Reflecting on our 70th Anniversary and What’s Ahead

News Story — Leadership

Inside Philanthropy interview with our President Cathy Cha

Discussing our journey to 70 years, the key issue areas we’re currently funding, and more.

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Philanthropy News Digest Q&A with Cathy Cha

News Story — Leadership

Working with partners to advance equitable solutions

Reflecting on the urgent need to address racism and injustice as well as push for greater collaboration and diversity in philanthropy.

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‘Big bet’ pays off for undocumented students

News Story — College Success

An op-ed by Cathy Cha and Katharine Gin

Lessons about sustainability from the California Campus Catalyst Fund

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Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

News Story — Immigrant Rights

The exhibition focuses on the Mexican painter’s work from the 1920s to the mid-1940s

The exhibition was made possible in part by the Evelyn D. Haas Exhibition Fund

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Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

News Story — Democracy

An op-ed by Raúl Macías and Tiffany Mendoza

Democracy Dollars is an example of powerful 501(c)(3) support funders can deploy to protect democracy

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Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

News Story — Leadership

Forbes cites a report by Haas Jr. on how nonprofits can strengthen their fundraising.

A new article provides a step-by-step guide on how organizations can stand out and develop a strong fundraising platform.

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35 years of Helping our Neighbors

News Story — Season of Sharing

Season of Sharing Helps Bay Area Families Find Relief

In the first year, 1,478 families were helped with rent and other needs, and area food banks fed more than 50,000 people using the funds raised.

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Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

News Story — Democracy

A new look at an often-overlooked voter group

New study reveals this is a must-not-miss community of voters

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Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

News Story — Immigrant Rights

The enormous mural is currently on display at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) free to the public.

The exhibition was made possible in part by the Evelyn D. Haas Exhibition Fund.

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Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments

Report — Leadership

How to adapt communications and fundraising to the moment.

Steps to leverage “lightning in a bottle” moments to build long-term power and sustainable organizations.

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California Black Freedom Fund

News Story — Democracy

Haas, Jr. Fund joins other California funders to launch five-year, $100 million initiative to invest in Black power-building and organizing.

Co-created with Black leaders, first-of-its-kind effort seeks to ensure that grassroots, Black-led groups have the resources they need to eradicate systemic and institutional racism.

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Getting Out the 2020 Vote

Slideshow — Democracy

Developing the right messages to mobilize communities of color now and into the future.

Across California, groups are using tested messages to reach Black, Latino and AAPI voters through digital get-out-the-vote campaigns.

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You Belong Here

Video — Immigrant Rights

UC Berkeley Celebrates Opening of Robert D. Haas Undocumented Community Resource Center

Video from opening event showcases students’ powerful stories about their immigrant journeys and the value of community and belonging.

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LGBT Giving Project

Report — LGBT Equality

Confronting a Challenge—and Seeing Opportunity

New report highlights lessons from nine years of research to raise more money for LGBT groups.

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REACH Fund Awards $1.36 Million

News Story — Leadership

Integrating Racial Equity in Nonprofit Work

The Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) Fund at Borealis Philanthropy announces the second year of grantmaking to 14 practitioners providing racial equity consultative services to nonprofit organizations.

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California Immigrant Resilience Fund

News Story — Immigrant Rights

Undocumented immigrants play a crucial role in the California economy but are left out of federal relief programs

Philanthropy is joining together with the State of California to help fill the gap and provide direct support to undocumented immigrants and their families.

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A New Push for Campus Equity

Press Release — College Success

Haas, Jr. Fund Joins with UC Berkeley in Broad Effort to Recruit, Support More Diverse Students

Major grant supports scholarships for African American students, new outreach and recruitment focused on underrepresented students, and investments in a more welcoming campus climate.

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Talent Justice

Report — Leadership

Investing in Equity in the Nonprofit Workforce

Helping funders and nonprofits invest in advancing intersectional racial equity across nonprofits.

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Strengthening Racial Equity

Press Release — Leadership

The REACH Fund awarded $1.2 million to eight inaugural grantees

Borealis Philanthropy Launches New Fund to Strengthen Racial Equity in Nonprofits

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A Pro-Immigrant Winning Strategy

News Story — Immigrant Rights

Haas, Jr. Fund's Strategy in Supporting the Pro-Immigrant Movement in California

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy highlights stories from foundations funding pro-immigrant movements

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50 Years After Stonewall

Report — LGBT Equality

Survey of 50 States Finds Widespread Support for LGBT Rights Across the United States

A landmark national survey by PRRI of over 40,000 Americans, including results for all 50 states finds approximately 69% of Americans support nondiscrimination protections for LGBT people today.

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Dreamers Project

Report — Immigrant Rights

Strengthening Practices To Support Undocumented Student Success

New report identifies challenges in serving undocumented students in the California Community Colleges.

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Curated Collections

Dive deep. Each of these handpicked resource collections offers an in-depth exploration of key issues.

Messaging for College Affordability

Boosting broad support for college affordability and access for all in California is possible with the right messages and messengers.

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Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Hear these powerful stories of how Season of Sharing is helping channel our community’s compassion into emergency assistance for Bay Area families facing hard times.

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Coaching Video Series

Learn about coaching directly from leaders and coaches who worked with this unique form of leadership development.

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Social Change Leadership

Hear how social justice leaders are navigating the twin challenges of strengthening their organizations, while making social change.

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The FLA Evaluation

See the difference long-term, tailored leadership support can make, in this five-year evaluation of the FLA program.

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Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

We’re a Learning Organization

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College remains a sure path to success

Immigrant rights funding diversifying but still ‘vastly underfunded’

Reflecting on our 70th Anniversary and What’s Ahead

Philanthropy News Digest Q&A with Cathy Cha

‘Big bet’ pays off for undocumented students

Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

35 years of Helping our Neighbors

Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments

California Black Freedom Fund

Getting Out the 2020 Vote

You Belong Here

LGBT Giving Project

REACH Fund Awards $1.36 Million

California Immigrant Resilience Fund

A New Push for Campus Equity

Talent Justice

Strengthening Racial Equity

A Pro-Immigrant Winning Strategy

50 Years After Stonewall

Dreamers Project

Curated Collections

Messaging for College Affordability

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

Featured Content

Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

We’re a Learning Organization

Resources Search Filters

Resources That Match Filter Criteria

College remains a sure path to success

Immigrant rights funding diversifying but still ‘vastly underfunded’

Reflecting on our 70th Anniversary and What’s Ahead

Philanthropy News Digest Q&A with Cathy Cha

‘Big bet’ pays off for undocumented students

Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

35 years of Helping our Neighbors

Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments

California Black Freedom Fund

Getting Out the 2020 Vote

You Belong Here

LGBT Giving Project

REACH Fund Awards $1.36 Million

California Immigrant Resilience Fund

A New Push for Campus Equity

Talent Justice

Strengthening Racial Equity

A Pro-Immigrant Winning Strategy

50 Years After Stonewall

Dreamers Project

Curated Collections

Messaging for College Affordability

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

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