Dive into the interplay between water and other smart growth issues, and how the Community Foundation Water Initiative and San Joaquin Valley Funder Working Group are taking action. Read More »Water, Land Use and Smart Growth in California
California’s Hottest Topic: The Housing Crisis and Our Collective Response
Grasp the big-picture questions behind California’s current housing debate and how funders can make a difference. Read More »California’s Hottest Topic: The Housing Crisis and Our Collective Response
A New Wave of Activism: Funders and Advocates Leveraging Opportunities in the San Joaquin Valley
Learn how funders and advocates are investing in the San Joaquin Valley, and the importance of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Read More »A New Wave of Activism: Funders and Advocates Leveraging Opportunities in the San Joaquin Valley
Funders Move the Needle on Integrating Water and Land Use
Read more about the water and land use integration report supported by Smart Growth California’s Community Foundation Water Initiative. Read More »Funders Move the Needle on Integrating Water and Land Use
New Tool Helps Bridge Gap Between Communities and Public Funds
Spread the word on this tool to help small and low-income communities compete for funds. Read More »New Tool Helps Bridge Gap Between Communities and Public Funds
Key California Ballot Initiatives in November
What funders should know about the ballot initiatives that could have a huge impact on California communities. Read More »Key California Ballot Initiatives in November
Is the Future of SB 1 at Risk as Gas Tax Repeal Effort Moves Ahead?
Concerns about the future of this massive source of funding for sustainable transportation are growing. Read More »Is the Future of SB 1 at Risk as Gas Tax Repeal Effort Moves Ahead?
Breaking Down California’s Newly-Passed Housing Legislation for Funders
The housing package made important advances in strengthening planning and zoning so that cities can be better held accountable to creating new housing. Read More »Breaking Down California’s Newly-Passed Housing Legislation for Funders
What the Parks and Water Bond Could Mean for California’s Communities
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act, also known as SB 5, could become the largest parks and natural resource bond in the state’s history. Read More »What the Parks and Water Bond Could Mean for California’s Communities
Lessons from The Kresge Foundation and The California Endowment on Impact Investing
A growing number of foundations are working toward aligning their programmatic and traditional grantmaking goals with a variety of investment tools. Read More »Lessons from The Kresge Foundation and The California Endowment on Impact Investing
