2022 PLACES Fellowship
Calling all California Funders! Smart Growth California invites you to apply for the 2022 PLACES Fellowship. Read More »2022 PLACES Fellowship
‘A Force of Nature’: Remembering former TFN Board Chair Arlene Rodriguez
We’re deeply saddened to share that one of the key funders who launched Smart Growth California back in 2009, Arlene Rodriguez, passed away. We invite you to read more about Arlene’s legacy through some of her colleagues. Read More »‘A Force of Nature’: Remembering former TFN Board Chair Arlene Rodriguez
California Budget Creates Big Opportunities for Communities
CA’s 21-22 budget is large, with many opportunities to tackle smart growth-related issues. Check out our latest post for five key takeaways from our funder briefing to learn how funders can make an impact. Read More »California Budget Creates Big Opportunities for Communities
TFN 2022 Annual Conference: Call for Proposals!
TFN invites you to submit a session proposal for their 2022 Annual Conference: Seize the Moment, which brings together funders from across North America to deepen learning, foster collaboration and catalyze action. Read More »TFN 2022 Annual Conference: Call for Proposals!
Funder Leadership and Commitment in the San Joaquin Valley
Check out our latest blog post on the San Joaquin Valley Funders’ Collaborative’s highlights over the past year, and their equity-centered initiatives around water justice, agroecology and the digital divide. Read More »Funder Leadership and Commitment in the San Joaquin Valley
New TFN Report! Community Foundations: Drivers of Inclusive and Meaningful Local Change
Check out TFN’s blog on how community foundation programs, including the Community Foundation Water Initiative, help broaden expertise, grow peer networks, deepen local connections and build community power. Read More »New TFN Report! Community Foundations: Drivers of Inclusive and Meaningful Local Change
Workgroup Network Gathering Highlights
Smart Growth California started off 2021 with our first ever virtual Workgroup Network Gathering, attended by active funders from our workgroups. We discussed integrating racial equity in our work, and opportunities for leveraging our statewide network. Read More »Workgroup Network Gathering Highlights
2020: Continued Growth Amidst Unprecedented Change
2020 was full of constant reflecting and pivoting in a year of unprecedented change in our field and work. Check out our latest blog on Smart Growth California’s 2020 accomplishments and highlights. Read More »2020: Continued Growth Amidst Unprecedented Change
Fall 2020 Virtual Learning Wrap Up
Check out our breakdown of fall learning sessions we hosted with advocates and funders. Read More »Fall 2020 Virtual Learning Wrap Up
Navigating 2020 Together: SGC’s Funder Learning on Wildfire Resilience, Power Building and Embracing Uncertainty
Check out our breakdown of the three virtual summer learning sessions we hosted with advocates and funders. Read More »Navigating 2020 Together: SGC’s Funder Learning on Wildfire Resilience, Power Building and Embracing Uncertainty
