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What People Are Saying
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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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