Funders working together to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities across California.
Cultural Mindsets as a Powerful Tool for Narrative Change
On a recent flight, the man sitting next to me struck up a conversation about California wildfires. Let’s just say he had some opinions. A month ago, I’d have felt a little trapped. (Actually, I still felt a little trapped, but that’s also because it was a four-hour flight.) But… Read More »
5 CA HIGHLIGHTS: #TFN2025 BALTIMORE
We had a strong showing of California funders at TFN’s 25th Anniversary Conference in Baltimore, which drew nearly 300 funders from across the country. Uniting under the theme “Be Bold Together,” funders were both challenged and supported to help fulfill TFN’s mission: Leveraging philanthropy’s unique potential to create just, equitable… Read More »
What People Are Saying
“SGC was instrumental in helping us establish the Climate Funders’ Collaborative in the Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region. Their team brings content expertise, network connections and effective engagement practices to our collaborative effort.”
Christiana DeBenedict, San Diego Foundation
“Smart Growth California provides so much value – from policy updates and exposure to innovative projects and organizations to providing a space for philanthropic relationship building and developing co-funding opportunities.”
Lisa Craypo, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
“Smart Growth California is one of the few spaces where funders are working across issue areas to address the needs of our most disadvantaged communities.”
Craig Martinez, The California Endowment
“Smart Growth California is an incredibly efficient way for me to connect with and learn from other funders and nonprofit partners so I can stay on top of what’s happening with affordable housing, transportation justice, and equitable development in regions throughout the state.”
Vu-Bang Nguyen, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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