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The value of an idea increases exponentially when it’s shared. From our staff, partners and grantees to the people impacted by their efforts, each perspective offers new insight into the critical issues at the heart of our work.

Supporting Nonprofit Fundraising Professionals

June 12, 2019 | by

Lifting Up the Leadership and Vision of “Resource Leaders”

Fellowship recognizes the leadership of those who raise the financial resources to drive social change.

Nonprofit organizations and movements run on passion, activism and people-to-people connections. But they also need money. Raising resources is central to achieving social change, but fundraising is often s…

Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn hugs a high school friend while wearing his mortarboard during his graduation party at Marina Park in San Leandro to celebrate his achievement at UCSF’s School of Medicine.

From Dreamer to Doctor

June 12, 2019 | by

Hats Off to the First Undocumented Graduate of UCSF Medical School

New Latthivongskorn’s story is a reminder of the power of the American Dream.

In a front-page article in May, the San Francisco Chronicle told the story of how a young man born in Thailand became the first undocumented graduate in the history of UC San Francisco’s Medical School. At the Haas,…

Businesses Unite Against Discrimination

June 12, 2019 | by

Open to All Campaign Signs Up 4,000 Businesses—and Counting

Leading companies and businesses of all sizes join forces against discrimination and say their doors are open to everyone on equal terms.

An overwhelming majority of Americans believe discrimination is wrong. They understand that our nation, our communities, and our organizations are stronger when we respect the human dignity of all people, and when e…

Lessons from Orange County

Boosting Civic Participation

The success of a cross-issue collaborative in the county highlights lessons for philanthropy about boosting community organizing, voting, and leadership development.

There is a powerful and promising trend under way in cities and counties throughout California. People and organizations are coming together across traditional dividing lines to build power in communities that don’t…

Resilience = Positive capacity to cope with stress and catastrophe

Resource Leaders

April 25, 2019 | by

Fellowship Program Elevates Leadership of Social Justice Fundraisers

Jeanne Bell shares how this fellowship of the Rockwood Leadership Institute is specifically focusing on supporting social justice development leaders.

This piece by Jeanne Bell was originally published in the Nonprofit Quarterly. In any type of nonprofit organization, development staff face a set of dynamics and challenges unique to their role in an organizat…

Natalie Bui

Illustrator and Policy Advocate, Advancing Justice — Los Angeles

Recognizing trailblazing Asian American women who are leading and influencing social justice movements in California.

This interview was originally published in the article 5 Asian American Women Who Are Leading and Influencing Social Justice Movements in California. Can you give us some background about what you do? On top…

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