About the Foundation
From the President
Philanthropy works when we listen – to those we aim to serve
The blog entry I shared is about the scrutiny that philanthropy is receiving – and should – for being disconnected from the people and places they aim to serve. I share my doubts about philanthropy’s effectiveness when, as I see in too many cases, foundations and donors fail to listen to and hear the wisdom, needs, and ideas, of grantees and the people grantees serve.
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About the Foundation
Two Minutes With... Kim Ammann Howard
In this episode … we hear from Kim Ammann Howard about Impact Assessment and Learning.
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About the Foundation
Two Minutes With... Kelley Gulley
In this episode … we hear from Sr. Program Officer Kelley D. Gulley about the Better Careers initiative.
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Voter and Civic Engagement
Counting on the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census will have far-reaching impacts on the future of our state, particularly for California’s low-income workers whose perspectives are often missing from the policies and institutions that shape our lives.
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Where Will Irvine Be in November?
Looking to connect with Irvine in November? Here are the events we'll be attending.
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