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Race and Nonprofit Leadership

Report — Leadership

A new take on why people of color are underrepresented among nonprofit leaders

In Race to Lead report, the Building Movement Project calls on the social sector to remove stubborn structural barriers that keep people of color from rising to leadership positions.

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Philanthropy in the First 100 Days

News Story — Leadership

5 Questions Grant Makers Should Ask About the First 100 Days of Trump Era

Aaron Dorfman, Cathy Cha, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, and Lateefah Simon present 5 questions philanthropy should consider in response to the current moment.

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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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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 — LGBT Equality

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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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 — College Success

“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

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

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 — College Success

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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A High Bar for Higher Ed

Report — College Success

Learning from Cal’s work to create an inclusive campus

New report shares lessons for other campuses from U.C. Berkeley’s efforts to expand opportunity and equity.

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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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Featured Content

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

Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments

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Race and Nonprofit Leadership

Philanthropy in the First 100 Days

California’s Success Depends on Immigrants

A New Approach to Civic Participation Funding

National LGBT Giving Day Approaches

California Moves Forward on Immigration

Increasing Civic Engagement

A Clearer Path to Opportunity

Fundraising Bright Spots

Beyond Fundraising

Access Denied

A High Bar for Higher Ed

Curated Collections

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

Featured Content

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

Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments

We’re a Learning Organization

Resources Search Filters

Resources That Match Filter Criteria

Race and Nonprofit Leadership

Philanthropy in the First 100 Days

California’s Success Depends on Immigrants

A New Approach to Civic Participation Funding

National LGBT Giving Day Approaches

California Moves Forward on Immigration

Increasing Civic Engagement

A Clearer Path to Opportunity

Fundraising Bright Spots

Beyond Fundraising

Access Denied

A High Bar for Higher Ed

Curated Collections

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

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