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New Equity Grantmaking in a Region of “Enormous Inequality”
On July 22, 2017, Inside Philanthropy reported on The San Francisco Foundation’s $11.5 million grant announcement and what philanthropy’s role may be in a more equitable region....
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In a Climate of Fear, California Funders Step Up for Immigrants
On March 14, Inside Philanthropy reported that across the state, public officials from the governor downward have vowed to use their powers to protect immigrant communities. More foundations, including…
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Risky Real Estate: What Can Funders Do About Nonprofit Displacement?
On March 9th, Inside Philanthropy reported on the Bay Area’s increasing issue of nonprofit offices and the services that they offer being displaced from gentrifying areas, and how funders…
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Emergency Funding in the Time of Trump
On February 27th, Nonprofit Quarterly reported on emergency funding efforts to protect the rights of immigrants, especially in sanctuary cities such as New York. NPQ cited The San Francisco…
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Grant Makers Give Money Fast to Challenge Trump Policies
On February 24th, Inside Philanthropy reported on the funding and rapid-response grantmaking efforts of various foundations, which seek to protect marginalized groups that are threatened by President Trump’s policies.…
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Oakland, Alameda County, Foundation Step Up to Fight Deportation
On February 17th, the East Bay Times reported on Vice Mayor Annie Campbell-Washington’s proposal to dedicate funding to a rapid response network for “families facing the immediate threat of…
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Locals Put Heads Together Against Trump Agenda
On February 16th, the Point Reyes Light reported on information sessions convened by West Marin Community Services, a committee comprised of activists and lawyers formed to combat uncertainty and…
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Balancing Act: Tricky Times for Community Foundations in the Age of Trump
On February 11th, Inside Philanthropy reported on the dilemma faced by community foundations in taking a political stance while keeping their diverse stakeholders satisfied. “They have to tread carefully…
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In the Age of Trump, Asks a Berkeley Panel, What Do Cities Do?
On February 7th, The San Francisco Chronicle reported on a panel hosted by UC Berkeley discussing “Cities in the Age of Trump.” The panel featured Carol Galante, a professor…
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50 Grant Makers and Philanthropy Organizations Protest Trump’s Travel Ban
On February 3rd, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on a statement signed by over 50 foundations, including The San Francisco Foundation, that castigates President Trump’s executive order barring refugees…
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The San Francisco Foundation Donates $4 Million to Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts
For Immediate Release Contact: Ling Woo Liu lliu[at]sff.org, 415-733-8565 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Foundation today announced a gift of $4 million to the Puerto Rico Community…
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An Update on the Rapid Response Fund
In late January 2018, The San Francisco Foundation convened a group of local nonprofits that received grants from our Rapid Response Fund (RRF). This event was organized with The…