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SCG is hiring! 💫 We are looking for a candidate to join our team as our new Manager of Marketing & Communications! This position will support the Vice President, Knowledge & Communications in developing and scaling SCG’s strategic communications plan. They will be in charge of managing SCG’s external communications calendar, developing a broad range of communications materials, and assisting with creating compelling narratives to support SCG’s different teams. This position is an excellent opportunity for a creative individual who is curious about the intersection of digital media and philanthropy. Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/4f97ADk

This year, California offers a diverse range of proposed ballot initiatives spanning healthcare, education, taxes, and housing. Join #PhilanthropyCA, the League of California Community Foundations, and CalNonprofits for our upcoming program, "CA Policy Forum: 2024 Ballot Measures," to delve into some of these key ballot measures, discussing the potential impacts on philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and the communities we serve. Our panelists feature Jeannette Brown from the CalNonprofits; Rhiannon McAfee from Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties; Karla Mercado from Philanthropy California, SoCal Grantmakers; Chris Micheli, Snodgrass & Micheli; Liana Molina, Northern California Grantmakers. This session will equip participants with the knowledge to understand and engage with these critical policy decisions, ensuring organizations are prepared to navigate the upcoming election landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAKyg-Ts #PhilanthropyCA #SCGEvents #PublicPolicy

The SCG Public Policy Team is launching a new series, Paving Pathways for Democracy Funding, for funders interested in incorporating democracy funding into their portfolios and those looking to grow their ongoing democracy efforts. In order to protect the communities we serve and create a diverse and representative government, we need to expand philanthropy’s definition of democracy funding. Through four upcoming sessions, funders will explore new and different avenues for engaging with democracy. Join SoCal Grantmakers, the David Bohnett Foundation, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, for our first session, Engaging in Deep Connection to Reduce Anti-Transgender Bias, on Thursday, August 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments and legislation targeting trans and gender non-binary individuals' ability to live openly and freely. Attend this program to learn more about how leaders and funders can come together to help combat political prejudice and foster a culture of acceptance. This event will highlight the Los Angeles LGBT Center's deep canvassing initiative, which trains volunteer leaders to engage with infrequent voters to educate them on issues concerning the LGBTQ+ community and increase their civic participation. This event will be hosted in-person at the LA LGBT Center with lunch provided. There will also be a virtual option for participants who cannot attend in-person. Register TODAY: https://buff.ly/3L4og0W

Join our upcoming #SCGEvents! These programs are an excellent platform for connecting with like-minded people and acquiring knowledge in funding areas such as public policy, education, child welfare, and more! Our sessions also facilitate meaningful discussions and idea interchange. This week, we would like to highlight our programs in partnership with The League of California Community Foundations, CalNonprofits, The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and #PhilanthropyCA (Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Northern California Grantmakers). Don't miss out on these enriching opportunities! Check out SCG's Event Calendar: https://buff.ly/45rzdCr.

Every year, SCG's Knowledge & Communications team selects a set of themes circulating in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors to explore in our social media channels. This year, we partnered with digital illustrators to highlight LGBTQ+ rights, Gender Justice, Disability Justice, and Healing and Wellness. As part of our #ArtistHighlight series, SCG is excited to share this digital illustration by Courn Ahn. Courn Ahn is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator who runs Courtney Ahn Design, a creative studio that offers accessible design services to marginalized and small businesses, provides contract design services for like-minded brands and organizations, and creates educational artwork and resources supporting social justice. They are looking to build meaningful creative partnerships for life and advocate for their clients' successes. About the illustration: For Disability Pride Month, SCG commissioned this illustration from Courn Ahn. The image commemorates Disability Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity with the empowering message, "Disabled is not a negative term!" Learn more about Courn Ahn and their work here: https://buff.ly/3W7Z1Qe #SCGArtistHighlight #DisabilityPrideMonth

On Sunday, June 23, SCG and Reparations Club hosted Liberation Festival: A Memory of Us, a celebration of Juneteenth that explored the importance of archiving Black life and legacies. Attendees heard from a panel of incredible speakers and experimented with archiving practices such as junk journaling, audio recording, and community art making. It was a wonderful day filled with opportunities for reflection, building connections, and celebrating Black joy. #SCGLiberationFestival #Juneteenth

For professionals interested in diving into #philanthropy, SCG's job board is updated weekly with new openings! We invite you to explore our sector's most recent opportunities. California Community Foundation is hiring for two new roles: Donor Operations Associate and Program Officer, Education (Postsecondary). The Donor Operations Associate is responsible for donor & funder operations including responsive customer service, to donors & funders, and fundraising operations across the foundation. The associate coordinates across multiple teams including Grants Management, Finance, Development and Programs to ensure high-quality project management and customer service is met to our external constituents. The associate provides administrative and project management support to internal staff to support their engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of key constituents. The Program Officer, Education (Postsecondary) leads, consults, and collaborates with internal and external partners on postsecondary content areas with heavy emphasis on strategic grantmaking; policy and legislative analysis; fundraising and donor relations; and high impact communications. Most importantly, the position ensures the success of the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF) and the Broadening the Dual Enrollment Narrative Initiative, the Los Angeles Postsecondary Funders Collaborative, and other aligned postsecondary networks, respectively. To learn more about these positions, click here: https://buff.ly/45Nnb7q #NewJobs #SCGJobBoard #Philanthropy

SCG has a new Advocacy Hub on our website! This Hub contains all of the legislation and initiatives that SCG is engaged in and valuable resources for the philanthropic community to take action on. The Advocacy Hub will receive regular updates, so we encourage you to visit often and contact us to get involved. Explore SCG’s Advocacy Hub today at https://buff.ly/4cAY6PB. #AdvocacyInAction #SCGImpact

Join #SCGEvents to connect with like-minded people, gain valuable insights across various topics, and contribute to long-term change! Our programs also offer a platform for meaningful dialogue, idea exchange, and networking. Explore all our upcoming events: https://buff.ly/45rzdCr.

What's new with SCG's public policy team? Earlier this year, SCG's Public Policy Team announced our new policy agenda! SCG policy agenda moves away from specific issue-based topics and prioritizes achieving long-term systems change. Specifically, our goal is to elevate the intersectional nature of philanthropic work, create a more equitable landscape for historically excluded and marginalized communities and advance racial and gender justice to address the root causes of inequities. This new direction also aims to empower members to expand their advocacy efforts and create change at all levels of government. Thus, in collaboration with our Public Policy Advisory Committee, our team identified proposed legislation and regulation, advocacy initiatives, and collaborative projects that impact the philanthropic sector's work and the communities our members serve. We invite you to review our latest policy agenda below and to contact us if you want to learn more about SCG's policy work: https://buff.ly/4cwHI2x.