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Highlights from the Smart Growth California 2026 Funder Summit
The Smart Growth California 2026 Funder Summit brought together more than 100 participants in Sacramento, including over 65 funders, alongside leaders from the nonprofit and public sectors. Our intention with the summit this year was to cultivate a space for thoughtful dialogue, practical learning, and meaningful connection. We knew going into this gathering that, given the rapidly changing political… Read More »
Who Gets to Stay: When Housing Collapses in Rural Places
In rural places like West Marin, where vast landscapes and small populations shape daily life, communities depend on informal networks. And when disruption ripples through — as it is now amid a mounting housing crisis — there is little to catch people when things go wrong. Here, that disruption reflects… Read More »
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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
“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
“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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