August 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm – Register Here A practical introduction to ownership strategies that help California communities stay rooted, build wealth, and shape local economic futures. Community leaders and funders across California are increasingly looking for ways to build community wealth in ways that also rebuild community power. Co-hosted by Asset Funders Network California and TFN’s Smart Growth California, this webinar is an […]
Building the Pipeline: From Projects to Investable Climate Portfolios – Part 2: Unlocking Climate Capital Across Sectors
August 20, 2026 @ 12:30 pm – Part 1 | Existing Readiness Initiatives & Project Pipelines June 18 | 12:00 p.m. PT Part 2 | Unlocking Climate Capital Across Sectors August 20 | 12:30 p.m. PT CA FWD, Resilient Cities Catalyst, Climate Resolve, Philanthropy CA, and Smart Growth CA are co-hosting this two-part learning-to-action series on advancing policy and capital frameworks to […]
Funding Strong Coalitions: Cross-Sector Coalitions That Deliver
August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am-11:30 am – Learn More & Register Here This webinar is the second installment in the Funding Strong Coalitions series. In the first session (access the recording here), the Michelson 20MM Foundation explored how funders can support single-sector advocacy coalitions and examined the foundational practices that make coalitions effective, including defining a clear strategic scope and building shared leadership. […]
North State Inclusive Economy Collective (NSIEC) Funder & Partner Site Tour
August 17, 2026-August 18, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Register Here August 17-18 | North State Region, CA Join community leaders, organizers, regional partners, and funders for two related gatherings focused on equitable civic and economic infrastructure in rural North State communities. Co-sponsored by NSIEDC, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Economic Mobilization Initiative and Smart Growth California, the gathering includes a virtual/hybrid […]
Hot Takes on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Reauthorization with Mae Stevens
August 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am – Register Here Join Mae Stevens — DC insider and water policy powerhouse — on August 13 for an inside look at the push to continue and expand water funding through reauthorization of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Over the past several months, Mae and her team at Current Strategies have been meeting with senior Senate staff involved in the reauthorization negotiations. […]
Climate Funder Collaborative July Meeting
July 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm – Register Here Join us in person for a tour and discussion of a current collaboratively funded project site that brings together air‑filtration improvements, school greening efforts, and multi‑funder investment. During the visit, we will explore how these strategies are being implemented on the ground and discuss ideas for replicating this model in other communities of […]
Building a Climate Smart Economy
July 20, 2026 @ 12:00 pm-1:30 pm – Register Here The Catalyst Climate Funders Collaborative invites all climate, economic development, policy, and advocacy funders to join CA FWD and Resources Legacy Fund for a conversation about how we can reimagine climate leadership through economic prosperity. In this webinar, we will explore what is needed for an economy-wide transition that drives sustainable and inclusive economic growth, cuts daily costs, and […]
Across Miles, Cultures, and Causes: Investing in Rural California
June 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm-2:15 pm – Register Here Rural communities are too often viewed through the lens of economic disinvestment, population loss, limited infrastructure, and barriers to opportunity. Across California’s North State, Indigenous, Black, Hmong, Latino, and other rural leaders are building a different narrative—one rooted in collaboration, resilience, and shared prosperity. Join the Rural Funders Working Group of Smart Growth California on June […]
Building the Pipeline: From Projects to Investable Climate Portfolios – Part 1: Existing Readiness Initiatives & Project Pipelines
June 18, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – Part 1 | Existing Readiness Initiatives & Project Pipelines June 18 | 12:00 p.m. PT Part 2 | Unlocking Climate Capital Across Sectors August 20 | 12:30 p.m. PT CA FWD, Resilient Cities Catalyst, Climate Resolve, Philanthropy CA, and Smart Growth CA are co-hosting this two-part learning-to-action series on advancing policy and capital frameworks to […]
Building Equitable Housing Through Partnership
June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am – Register Here Housing is among our most essential human needs and rights. And while a national problem, the housing epidemic plays out in place, impacting community stability, economic opportunity and better life outcomes for families and children. Tackling housing and homelessness takes multi-sector, long-term partnerships; approached holistically, it provides opportunities for multiple benefits. This upcoming webinar features creative multi-sector partnerships underway in two […]
