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Key California Ballot Initiatives in November
What funders should know about the ballot initiatives that could have a huge impact on California communities. Read More »Key California Ballot Initiatives in November
Is the Future of SB 1 at Risk as Gas Tax Repeal Effort Moves Ahead?
Concerns about the future of this massive source of funding for sustainable transportation are growing. Read More »Is the Future of SB 1 at Risk as Gas Tax Repeal Effort Moves Ahead?
Community Foundations Are Local Change Agents for Water Sustainability
Foundations are working collectively to advance sustainable water management in California regions. Read More »Community Foundations Are Local Change Agents for Water Sustainability
Breaking Down California’s Newly-Passed Housing Legislation for Funders
The housing package made important advances in strengthening planning and zoning so that cities can be better held accountable to creating new housing. Read More »Breaking Down California’s Newly-Passed Housing Legislation for Funders
Funders Help Set Los Angeles on a Path Toward Equitable Implementation
Together, Measures M and A could prove transformative for Los Angeles. But this will only occur with a concerted effort to direct revenue from these initiatives to benefit communities that have historically lacked this type of public investment. Read More »Funders Help Set Los Angeles on a Path Toward Equitable Implementation
What the Parks and Water Bond Could Mean for California’s Communities
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act, also known as SB 5, could become the largest parks and natural resource bond in the state’s history. Read More »What the Parks and Water Bond Could Mean for California’s Communities
Lessons from The Kresge Foundation and The California Endowment on Impact Investing
A growing number of foundations are working toward aligning their programmatic and traditional grantmaking goals with a variety of investment tools. Read More »Lessons from The Kresge Foundation and The California Endowment on Impact Investing
Photos from Our Smart Growth California Funder Community Celebration
Last month, we held a gathering to celebrate our active funder community and all of the great work that you are doing in partnership with key front-line… Read More »
Sharing Our Gratitude for Nina Bohlen’s Leadership with Smart Growth California
Nina has helped to create a wonderful organizational culture that funders are eager to be part of, and has made the network a welcoming, big tent for funders working on the diverse array of issues. Read More »Sharing Our Gratitude for Nina Bohlen’s Leadership with Smart Growth California