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California in Sacramento,
March 16–18, 2026, to
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equity, and opportunity
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Mar

16

Smart Growth California's 2026 Funder Summit

March 16 - March 18, 2026
Smart Growth California Event

Apr

23

Climate Funder Collaborative April Meeting

April 23, 2026
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What People Are Saying

“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

“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
Steering Committee 2

“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
Steering Committee 3

“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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