Community Foundations are Working for Water Sustainability
Marselle Alexander-Ozinskas and Joya Banerjee co-author a blog post describing the Community Foundation Water Initiative.
Stories
Water, Environment
New Hope for the Salton Sea
Allison Harvey Turner co-authors an op-ed highlighting promising steps toward restoring and sustaining California’s largest inland lake.
Water, Environment, President's Updates
Water Solutions Network: A New Approach to Learning and Collaboration
Foundation president Lauren B. Dachs writes about cross-sector collaboration of leaders focused on the future of water management in our state.
Evaluation, Effectiveness
Re-imagining Measurement in Philanthropy
A new study from the Monitor Institute by Deloitte explores possibilities for the future of monitoring, evaluation, and learning in philanthropy.
Education, Character
Strengthening Character Development Practices at the Y
Y-USA’s new Character Development Learning Institute provides training, tools, and knowledge to YMCAs across America.
Land, Environment
Charting the Course for 21st Century California State Parks
The state park system is being transformed to help improve access and uses today, while preserving its resources for generations to come.
Water, Environment
Aspen Institute Report Calls for “Internet of Water”
A new report from the Aspen Institute and its partners provides the blueprint for connecting data and advancing water sustainability.
Evaluation, Effectiveness
Environmental Education Better Results Toolkit
The Foundation partnered with Learning for Action to develop tools and techniques for data-driven program improvement.
Exits, Effectiveness
Learning How to Exit: New Resources for Philanthropy
The Foundation is helping bring forward lessons and tools that can inform others who are spending down assets and ending initiatives.
Education, Character
Character Development: Connecting Peers to Improve Practice
The Foundation is supporting national youth development leaders to promote deeper understanding of the value and practice of building character.