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Reading the Polls on Same-Sex Marriage

Report — LGBT Equality

Digging into data from ballot initiatives in 33 states

This 2010 study looks at polling data to glean insights about statewide ballot campaigns for and against marriage equality.

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Study Released on Polling Regarding Marriage Equality

Press Release — LGBT Equality

Groundbreaking study shows that voters don’t move during campaigns

The study also debunks theories explaining persistent discrepancies between polls and actual results.

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Leading the Future

Report — Leadership

Getting to know the 21st Century Fellows

Rashad Robinson, a graduate of the 21st Century Fellows program, profiles the program’s work bringing people of color into leadership roles on LGBT rights, service, and advocacy.

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Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Press Release — College Success

Backed by a $16 million grant from the Haas, Jr. Fund

A major effort has been announced to establish U.C. Berkeley as a national leader in research, teaching, and public service related to equity and inclusion.

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Becoming a Major Supporter of Nonprofit Coaching

Report — Leadership

Supporting individual, and social, change

Nonprofits are now seeing the power of customized one-on-one support in making their work more effective.

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Flexible Leadership Awards: An Update

Report — Leadership

“It’s not just about the ED,” and other lessons learned

In April 2010, the FLA program shares some of its insights and lessons to date.

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Momentum: Tracking Progress on U.S. LGBT Equality

Report — LGBT Equality

Study points to dramatic gains between 2000 and 2009

This biennial report by the Movement Advancement Project tracks gains and losses in equality for LGBT people in America.

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Strengthening LGBT Leadership

Report — Leadership

Leadership is a necessity, not a luxury, for the LGBT movement

According to a 2009 report by the Movement Advancement Project, building leadership talent should be a long-term priority.

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Investing in California Census Outreach

News Story — Immigrant Rights

Counting hard-to- reach populations in California

In 2009 the Haas, Jr. Fund worked to help ensure the critical 2010 census reached every part of our diverse state.

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Inaugural Cohort of 21st Century Fellows Announced

Press Release — Leadership

Increasing diversity in the movement for gay and lesbian equality

22 leaders have been selected to take part in a year-long leadership development program for people of color managers at LGBT organizations.

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Meet the 21st Century Fellows

Video — LGBT Equality

Can investing in LGBT leaders of color help pave the way for a more inclusive movement?

Hear firsthand what the 21st Century Fellowship participants and coaches are saying about the need for this program and its potential impact on the LGBT movement.

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Sabbaticals Deliver Results

Report — Leadership

Time off for nonprofit leaders can lead to lasting change

This 2009 study looks at sabbaticals as capacity building and leadership development, not just time off for leaders.

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Diversity and the National Parks

News Story — Crissy Field

Sharing "America's Best Idea" with everyone

Yosemite Park ranger Shelton Johnson talks to the SF Chronicle about race and the national parks system.

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Managing Transitions

Report — Leadership

What happens to a nonprofit when executives change hands?

This 2009 book walks readers through the difficult choices and incredible potential that can come with nonprofit leadership transitions.

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Marriage Equality Experts Weigh Steps After Prop 8

News Story — LGBT Equality

Bringing equality back to California

Program director Matt Foreman speaks on the challenges for opponents of Prop 8 in this 2009 New York Times article.

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Closing California’s Education-Skills Gap

Report — College Success

State faces shortage of college-educated workers

This 2009 PPIC report looks at modest investments that could help cut the education-skills gap in half.

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Marriage Equality Partners Win Communications Award

Press Release — LGBT Equality

Unprecedented ethnic media campaign recognized for excellence

Let California Ring’s ads featured diverse families and community leaders standing up for marriage equality.

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Play Sports, Do Better in School

Report — College Success

When kids play sports, it's not just heart rates that go up

A 2009 study by Coaching Corps showed that students who play sports do better in school and are more likely to go to college.

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Advancing Good Governance

Report — Leadership

How grantmakers are helping strengthen untapped resources: nonprofit boards

This BoardSource study looks at how foundations and nonprofits are focusing more on boards as a critical resource in building organizational effectiveness.

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Progress from the Pulpit

Report — LGBT Equality

Mainline Protestant clergy support LGBT equality

An in-depth survey of mainline Protestant clergy shows growing support among some religious leaders for gay and lesbian equality.

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An In-Depth Analysis of the Prop 8 Vote

Report — LGBT Equality

Taking on claims of a racial divide on same-sex marriage

This 2009 HJF-commissioned study showed ideology, religiosity, and age contributed more to votes for the same-sex marriage ban than race.

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Sex and the Seminary

Report — LGBT Equality

Talking to faith communities about sexuality

A 2009 study looks at how religious leaders are being prepared to address this once-taboo topic.

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The In-Between Nonprofit Boards

Report — Leadership

The needs and challenges of midsize nonprofit boards

This brief helps fill a major gap in our understanding of board governance by focusing on midsize nonprofits, identifying problem areas, and suggesting targeted strategies.

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California’s Immigrants May Have Major Electoral Impact

Report — Immigrant Rights

Half of young potential voters have an immigrant parent

A 2008 report by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees looks at the electoral impact of California’s immigrants.

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Curated Collections

Dive deep. Each of these handpicked resource collections offers an in-depth exploration of key issues.

Messaging for College Affordability

Boosting broad support for college affordability and access for all in California is possible with the right messages and messengers.

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Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Hear these powerful stories of how Season of Sharing is helping channel our community’s compassion into emergency assistance for Bay Area families facing hard times.

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Coaching Video Series

Learn about coaching directly from leaders and coaches who worked with this unique form of leadership development.

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Social Change Leadership

Hear how social justice leaders are navigating the twin challenges of strengthening their organizations, while making social change.

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The FLA Evaluation

See the difference long-term, tailored leadership support can make, in this five-year evaluation of the FLA program.

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Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

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Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

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Reading the Polls on Same-Sex Marriage

Study Released on Polling Regarding Marriage Equality

Leading the Future

Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Becoming a Major Supporter of Nonprofit Coaching

Flexible Leadership Awards: An Update

Momentum: Tracking Progress on U.S. LGBT Equality

Strengthening LGBT Leadership

Investing in California Census Outreach

Inaugural Cohort of 21st Century Fellows Announced

Meet the 21st Century Fellows

Sabbaticals Deliver Results

Diversity and the National Parks

Managing Transitions

Marriage Equality Experts Weigh Steps After Prop 8

Closing California’s Education-Skills Gap

Marriage Equality Partners Win Communications Award

Play Sports, Do Better in School

Advancing Good Governance

Progress from the Pulpit

An In-Depth Analysis of the Prop 8 Vote

Sex and the Seminary

The In-Between Nonprofit Boards

California’s Immigrants May Have Major Electoral Impact

Curated Collections

Messaging for College Affordability

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

Featured Content

Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them

Understanding Suburban Chinese Voters

Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity at SFMOMA

We’re a Learning Organization

Resources Search Filters

Resources That Match Filter Criteria

Reading the Polls on Same-Sex Marriage

Study Released on Polling Regarding Marriage Equality

Leading the Future

Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Becoming a Major Supporter of Nonprofit Coaching

Flexible Leadership Awards: An Update

Momentum: Tracking Progress on U.S. LGBT Equality

Strengthening LGBT Leadership

Investing in California Census Outreach

Inaugural Cohort of 21st Century Fellows Announced

Meet the 21st Century Fellows

Sabbaticals Deliver Results

Diversity and the National Parks

Managing Transitions

Marriage Equality Experts Weigh Steps After Prop 8

Closing California’s Education-Skills Gap

Marriage Equality Partners Win Communications Award

Play Sports, Do Better in School

Advancing Good Governance

Progress from the Pulpit

An In-Depth Analysis of the Prop 8 Vote

Sex and the Seminary

The In-Between Nonprofit Boards

California’s Immigrants May Have Major Electoral Impact

Curated Collections

Messaging for College Affordability

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund

Coaching Video Series

Social Change Leadership

The FLA Evaluation

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