News Story Immigrant Rights Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA 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 2022 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F.
News Story Democracy Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections 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 Photo by Rob Crandall
News Story Leadership Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them 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.
News Story Democracy Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters A new look at an often-overlooked voter group New study reveals this is a must-not-miss community of voters Photo by Judy Pitman
News Story Immigrant Rights Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA 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. Photo by Diego Rivera Mural Project
Momentum: Tracking Progress on U.S. LGBT Equality Report — LGBT Equality Study points to dramatic gains between 2000 and 2009 This biennial report by the Movement Advancement Project tracks gains and losses in equality for LGBT people in America. Read the Report
Strengthening LGBT Leadership Report — Leadership Leadership is a necessity, not a luxury, for the LGBT movement According to a 2009 report by the Movement Advancement Project, building leadership talent should be a long-term priority. Read the Report
Investing in California Census Outreach News Story — Immigrant Rights Counting hard-to- reach populations in California In 2009 the Haas, Jr. Fund worked to help ensure the critical 2010 census reached every part of our diverse state. Read the News Story
Inaugural Cohort of 21st Century Fellows Announced Press Release — Leadership Increasing diversity in the movement for gay and lesbian equality 22 leaders have been selected to take part in a year-long leadership development program for people of color managers at LGBT organizations. Read the Press Release
Meet the 21st Century Fellows Video — LGBT Equality Can investing in LGBT leaders of color help pave the way for a more inclusive movement? Hear firsthand what the 21st Century Fellowship participants and coaches are saying about the need for this program and its potential impact on the LGBT movement. Watch the Video
Sabbaticals Deliver Results Report — Leadership Time off for nonprofit leaders can lead to lasting change This 2009 study looks at sabbaticals as capacity building and leadership development, not just time off for leaders. Read the Report
Diversity and the National Parks News Story — Crissy Field Sharing "America's Best Idea" with everyone Yosemite Park ranger Shelton Johnson talks to the SF Chronicle about race and the national parks system. Read the News Story
Managing Transitions Report — Leadership What happens to a nonprofit when executives change hands? This 2009 book walks readers through the difficult choices and incredible potential that can come with nonprofit leadership transitions. Read the Report
Marriage Equality Experts Weigh Steps After Prop 8 News Story — LGBT Equality Bringing equality back to California Program director Matt Foreman speaks on the challenges for opponents of Prop 8 in this 2009 New York Times article. Read the News Story
Closing California’s Education-Skills Gap Report — College Success State faces shortage of college-educated workers This 2009 PPIC report looks at modest investments that could help cut the education-skills gap in half. Read the Report
Marriage Equality Partners Win Communications Award Press Release — LGBT Equality Unprecedented ethnic media campaign recognized for excellence Let California Ring’s ads featured diverse families and community leaders standing up for marriage equality. Read the Press Release
Play Sports, Do Better in School Report — College Success When kids play sports, it's not just heart rates that go up A 2009 study by Coaching Corps showed that students who play sports do better in school and are more likely to go to college. Read the Report
Advancing Good Governance Report — Leadership How grantmakers are helping strengthen untapped resources: nonprofit boards This BoardSource study looks at how foundations and nonprofits are focusing more on boards as a critical resource in building organizational effectiveness. Read the Report
Progress from the Pulpit Report — LGBT Equality Mainline Protestant clergy support LGBT equality An in-depth survey of mainline Protestant clergy shows growing support among some religious leaders for gay and lesbian equality. Read the Report
An In-Depth Analysis of the Prop 8 Vote Report — LGBT Equality Taking on claims of a racial divide on same-sex marriage This 2009 HJF-commissioned study showed ideology, religiosity, and age contributed more to votes for the same-sex marriage ban than race. Read the Report
Sex and the Seminary Report — LGBT Equality Talking to faith communities about sexuality A 2009 study looks at how religious leaders are being prepared to address this once-taboo topic. Read the Report
The In-Between Nonprofit Boards Report — Leadership The needs and challenges of midsize nonprofit boards This brief helps fill a major gap in our understanding of board governance by focusing on midsize nonprofits, identifying problem areas, and suggesting targeted strategies. Read the Report
California’s Immigrants May Have Major Electoral Impact Report — Immigrant Rights Half of young potential voters have an immigrant parent A 2008 report by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees looks at the electoral impact of California’s immigrants. Read the Report
The Departing Report — Leadership Exiting nonprofit leaders as resources for social change As the leadership of the nonprofit sector passes from one generation to the next, departing leaders take with them their knowledge, networks, and experience. Read the Report
Gifts to a City News Story — Crissy Field The Haas family's local legacy The San Francisco Chronicle traces the Haas family's generations of philanthropy in the Bay Area, and the impact it's having. Read the News Story
Fostering Success at Community Colleges Report — College Success How can community colleges best foster student success? This report looks at community college policies in California and how they might be reformed. Read the Report
Presidio Receives $15 Million from the Haas, Jr. Fund Press Release — Crissy Field Major philanthropic gift marks milestone in the Presidio’s conversion Helping to advance the Presidio's value to the community as a national park for all, particularly youth, families, and underserved communities. Read the Press Release
How to Invest in Immigrant Integration Report — Immigrant Rights Engaging newcomers and communities to build a stronger society A succinct 2006 toolkit provides data, perspectives, policy models, and other resources to inform philanthropic work on immigrant integration. Read the Report
Making the Most of Each School Day Report — College Success The After School Project on Coaching Corps This 2006 report on developing quality out-of-school programs profiles HJF grantee Coaching Corps. Read the Report
Messaging for College Affordability Boosting broad support for college affordability and access for all in California is possible with the right messages and messengers. See this Collection
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. See this Collection
Coaching Video Series Learn about coaching directly from leaders and coaches who worked with this unique form of leadership development. See this Collection
Social Change Leadership Hear how social justice leaders are navigating the twin challenges of strengthening their organizations, while making social change. See this Collection
The FLA Evaluation See the difference long-term, tailored leadership support can make, in this five-year evaluation of the FLA program. See this Collection