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California’s Success Depends on Immigrants

Report — Immigrant Rights

Report Highlights Crucial Role of Immigrants in the California Economy

The state’s 10 million immigrants produce one-third of California’s economic output but still face severe inequality.

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Taking Attendance

Report — Education Equity

Resolving the Attendance Crisis in California’s Elementary Schools

A report from the California Attorney General highlights solutions to the problem of “chronic absence” across the state.

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A Special Grantmaking Initiative

Press Release — Community

Honoring Ira Hirschfield’s Leadership

With Ira Hirschfield stepping down as president, the Directors of the Haas, Jr. Fund are making $1 million in grants to 45 organizations whose work has been especially meaningful to Ira.

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A New Approach to Civic Participation Funding

News Story — Immigrant Rights

Bridging long-term goals and immediate wins

A piece by NCRP's Dan Petegorsky reflects on lessons learned in the California Civic Participation Funder's latest report, Bolder Together 2

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National LGBT Giving Day Approaches

News Story — Gay & Lesbian Rights

4th annual Give OUT Day is August 2nd

Give OUT Day is a day-long online fundraising event that connects donors and nonprofits from across the country to raise funds for change

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California Moves Forward on Immigration

News Story — Immigrant Rights

Despite Supreme Court ruling

Obama Administration plan, which sought to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation, was blocked by 4-4 tie

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Connecting PreK-3 in California Schools

Report — Education Equity

Leadership and funding are key to ensuring alignment

Child development is a continuous process. A new report highlights need for alignment between PreK-3 and how to get there.

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Increasing Civic Engagement

Report — Immigrant Rights

California funders partner with communities to strengthen democracy

A new report, Bolder Together 2, captures lessons from a funder collaborative working to boost civic participation in diverse communities.

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A Clearer Path to Opportunity

Report — Education Equity

“Seamless” transfer process expands access to four-year degrees in California

New study shows that California has made important strides in creating a pathway for students from community college to public universities — but more progress is needed

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Fundraising Bright Spots

Report — Leadership & Fundraising

What can we learn from nonprofits that are beating the odds?

A new report explores common themes and practices across 16 social change organizations achieving breakthrough success in individual giving.

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Beyond Fundraising

Report — Leadership & Fundraising

What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy?

New paper drills down on an emerging concept in nonprofit fundraising.

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Access Denied

Report — Education Equity

Getting Into California’s Public Universities is Getting Harder

Report finds that California’s public universities are turning away tens of thousands of qualified students because of budget cuts and excessively selective admissions standards.

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Curated Collections

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

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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California’s Success Depends on Immigrants

Taking Attendance

A Special Grantmaking Initiative

A New Approach to Civic Participation Funding

National LGBT Giving Day Approaches

California Moves Forward on Immigration

Connecting PreK-3 in California Schools

Increasing Civic Engagement

A Clearer Path to Opportunity

Fundraising Bright Spots

Beyond Fundraising

Access Denied

Curated Collections

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation