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SCG's 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating A Collective Legacy will take place on September 26, 2024 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown! Today, we're highlighting the breakout session "Unlocking Capital: Demystifying Impact Investing for Foundations." Foundations have a powerful yet often underutilized tool at their disposal: impact investing. This session will introduce philanthropic professionals to impact investing by exploring the different tools available to foundations, including loans, equity investments, and guarantees. Using real-world examples and case studies, attendees will learn how to leverage different impact investing strategies to help unlock capital, reduce risks, and support high-impact projects. Our session speakers will also help participants introduce impact investing strategies to their foundations and implement them into their organization’s programmatic efforts. Speakers will include: ⭐ Melanie Audette, Mission Investors Exchange ⭐ Rosa Benitez, Weingart Foundation ⭐ Kevin Schuster, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Learn more about SCG's 2024 Annual Conference and register today: https://buff.ly/3Yq12ue #SCGBetterTogether

Funders: How can accountability shape organizational culture and spark new, more equity-centered partnerships and giving practices? Learn more in this upcoming event hosted by SoCal Grantmakers featuring Alicia Lara, MPH of Community Partners, London Jones of Social Good Solutions, and Sequoia Thompson of SoCal Grantmakers. Together, the panelists will explore how building a culture of accountability can help strengthen, reimagine, and transform our giving. This virtual event takes place on Sept. 11 and is open to members of SoCal Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gYJRkzf7 Community Partners and our leadership team are proud to take part in learning events like this. As a fiscal sponsor and philanthropic intermediary, we help funders and practitioners collaborate in ways that advance both equity and impact. #SCGEvents #nonprofits #impact #CommunityPartners #accountability #philanthropy #organizationalculture

We are less than four weeks away from SCG's 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating A Collective Legacy! Register today and view our full conference agenda for SCG's signature event: https://buff.ly/3Yq12ue SCG is excited to introduce the next breakout session, "Fostering Cross-Sector Collaborations for Climate Resilience in Southern California." Southern California faces unique climate challenges, from prolonged droughts and wildfires to coastal erosion and flooding. This breakout session will bring together philanthropic organizations, community leaders, government agencies, and private sector partners to discuss and develop strategies for enhancing climate resilience in the region. Participants will explore successful collaboration models, share best practices, and identify opportunities for new cross-sector partnerships. By the end of the session, attendees will have actionable takeaways and new connections with key players committed to advancing climate resilience initiatives across Southern California. Speakers will include: ⭐ Anuj Desai, Southern California Edison (SCE) ⭐ Rita Kampalath, LA County Chief Sustainability Office ⭐ Silvia Paz, Alianza Coachella Valley ⭐ Victoria Kelly Turner, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation ⭐ Debra Williams, Building Resilient Communities Learn more about our sessions and register today: https://buff.ly/3Yq12ue #SCGBetterTogether

Our friends over at SoCal Grantmakers are co-sponsoring a summit on October 2nd regarding Veterans in Southern California. 🇺🇸 USC completed a study on Veterans specifically in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, and this event will be an opportunity to hear about the study and other Veterans issues.  To register, visit the link here: https://lnkd.in/gc4pQDiT

We are less than one month away from SCG's 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating A Collective Legacy! We encourage you to register and explore the full conference agenda on our website: https://buff.ly/3VFIkvA Introducing our next breakout session, "Together for Good: Pooled Funds for Community Resourcing." As any nonprofit seeking funding knows well, every foundation has its own mission, strategic goals, application steps, funding timelines - the list goes on! While many funders recognize the value of collaboration to maximize impact and streamline the funding process for community based organizations, navigating the complexities of aligning different priorities and processes can often be a daunting challenge for funders too. In this session, we will delve into the transformative power of collaborative funds to tackle our region's largest and most complex issues. Drawing on case studies of pooled funds advancing power-building, affordable housing, and arts and culture initiatives in California, our speakers will explore how these funds can unlock additional resources for communities, cede decision- making power, and drive impactful grantmaking and investments. Speakers will include: ⭐ Amaya Bravo France, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ⭐ Marc Philpart, Silicon Valley Community Foundation ⭐ Stephania Ramirez, Perenchio Foundation ⭐ Jazmin Segura, Common Counsel Foundation Learn more about the breakout sessions and register today: https://buff.ly/3VFIkvA #SCGBetterTogether

Introducing the next #Breakout for SCG's 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating a Collective Legacy! We are excited to highlight the session "Developing the Heartset, Mindset, and Skill Set to Bridge Differences." As our nation grapples with rising social and political division, the philanthropic sector is increasingly looking for new strategies to connect and collaborate across lines of difference to counteract toxic polarization. In a soon-to-be-released set of publications, the Council on Foundations, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, and the New Pluralists conducted a landscape scan to understand how funders are building common ground and investing in bridging belonging conflict transformation, and pluralism efforts. In this interactive session, participants will explore this new research, listen to accounts of California funders actively working to bridge divides and learn how they can develop the mindset, heart set, and skill set to navigate differences and conflicts in the philanthropic sector. Speakers will include: ⭐ David T. Hsu, Omidyar Network ⭐ Kristen Scott Kennedy, Council on Foundations ⭐ Shayna Triebwasser, The Hearthland Foundation ⭐ Rosemary Veniegas, California Community Foundation Learn more about our breakout sessions and register today: https://buff.ly/3YJLelW #SCGBetterTogether

If you are interested in exploring jobs in #philanthropy, SCG's Job Board is updated weekly to feature the latest opportunities in our sector! We invite you to view new jobs here: https://buff.ly/45Nnb7q Perenchio Foundation is hiring for an Administrative Coordinator to join their fast-paced, high-performing team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Administrative Coordinator will take charge of a variety of critical tasks, from scheduling meetings and processing expense reimbursements to managing office supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about contributing to an organization dedicated to the arts. Inland Empire Community Foundation is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to lead the financial integrity of the Foundation. The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for all accounting functions, coordination of the management of our investments, and the execution and oversight of our operational processes and systems. The accuracy, team orientation, and integrity of this individual are key to the Foundation’s continued growth, reputation, and positive impact on the lives of Inland Empire residents. Learn more about these positions here: https://buff.ly/45Nnb7q #NewJobs #SCGJobBoard

SCG is excited to share more of the #Breakout Sessions for our 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating A Collective Legacy! We invite you to explore the upcoming topics and speakers on our conference website: https://buff.ly/3YJLelW We are delighted to introduce the next session, “Emerging Opportunities at the Intersection of Health and Homelessness Funding.” In the past few years, state-level Medi-Cal innovation has created a potential source of reliable, long-term funding for homeless service providers. But, implementation hasn’t always been smooth. As work at the intersection between health and homelessness grows, health funders have stepped up to build capacity, educate, and advocate with their CBO partners. Join this session to hear about the work of funders at this intersection, including lessons learned from a two-year cohort of homeless service providers, as well as provider and health plan perspectives. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of how they can support nonprofit partners and homeless service providers to ensure long-term sustainability and access to resources. Speakers will include: ⭐️ Adrianne Angeles, Alcott Center ⭐️ Danielle Cameron, CalOptima Health ⭐️ Alexandra Chan, Nonprofit Finance Fund ⭐️ Brittney Daniel, California Community Foundation Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/3YJLelW #SCGBetterTogether

Join SCG's upcoming events! #SCGEvents are great opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain insight into different funding areas, including public policy, education, workforce, and more. This week, we would like to highlight upcoming programs in September! These programs are created in partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the David Bohnett Foundation, #PhilanthropyCA (Northern California Grantmakers and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties), and the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). Explore SCG's event calendar to learn more: https://buff.ly/45rzdCr.

"Radical rest & collective wellness help BIPOC communities heal & thrive." For this week's #ArtistHighlight, we are sharing Julia Kestner's illustration which emphasizes the importance of engaging in radical rest. Radical rest is the practice of slowing down to prioritize our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being and center the healing of our communities. Navigating the continuous demands to be productive in our day-to-day lives can take a toll on our bodies and health. Radical rest is an act of intentionally prioritizing our rest and wellness, allowing us the time to care for ourselves and for the people around us. And importantly, radical rest cultivates collective healing, which nourishes BIPOC communities and gives them opportunities to thrive. Julia Kestner is a Japanese-American illustrator who is passionate about creating artwork for positive change. Julia's illustrations are colorful, vibrant, and encompasses topics that resonate deeply with her values. She is one of the artists that SCG has partnered with in 2024 to create art showcasing themes of Gender Justice, Disability Pride, Healing & Wellness, and LGBTQ+ Rights. #SCGArtistHighlight