In January 2019, I reflected on the extreme anti-immigrant policies that have come out of the White House over the past two years, the resulting human devastation, and the attacks that are expected to continue for the foreseeable future. I called on philanthropy to dream big and act with courage because we can only combat these injustices if we have a vision that surpasses the opposition’s in ambition and scope.
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Economic Security for Immigrants: Innovative Workforce Approaches
This webinar will consider models of improving immigrant access to, and experience of the U.S. labor market, advocacy strategies for expanding workforce protections, and how philanthropy can apply these lessons.
Regional Border Response to Emerging Migration & Humanitarian Needs Day I
Join Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) for a special two-part series with experts from the field on understanding the challenges and opportunities along the southern border, with an emphasis on the role philanthropy can play at this critical stage.
Regional Border Response to Emerging Migration & Humanitarian Needs Day II
Join Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) for a special two-part series with experts from the field on understanding the challenges and opportunities along the southern border, with an emphasis on the role philanthropy can play at this critical stage.
Funders Briefing | Northern California Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoff: Who’s Affected, What’s Needed from Philanthropy
Please join Northern California Grantmakers and experts to hear about best practices for supporting people with the least access to resources: 1) people with disabilities, 2) immigrants and farm workers, 3) low-income residents, and 4) older adults and seniors.
Centering Racial Justice in the Immigrant Rights Movement
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Four Freedoms Fund, and Rise Together Fund invite you to a critical conversation on centering racial justice in the immigrant justice movement.
FCCP & State Voices Rapid Response Webinar: COVID-19 and the Impact on Civic Engagement in 2020
Join practitioners and fellow funders for a conversation on how COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’) is impacting 2020 civic engagement programs, organizations, and people, and discuss how to support shifts in program and operations.
Webinar: Philanthropy & the 2020 Census: What a Fair and Accurate Count Means for Ending Homelessness
Join the webinar to explore where current Census operations are and why philanthropy investing in housing and homelessness programs should care about the count.
COVID-19 and the Impact on 2020 Census Outreach: Shifting tactics to get out the count
This webinar will feature state practitioners who will share how COVID-19 and the Census Bureau’s adjusted operational timeline are impacting 2020 Census outreach. Learn what these shifts mean in terms of immediate needs for census organizations’ programs, operations, and staff. Understand creative approaches to reach historically undercounted communities and how census engagement can support long-term capacity building.
A Conversation About Equity in Hurricane Recovery in Florida
Join the New Florida Majority and Resilience Force for a conversation about equity in hurricane recovery in florida.
Fall Conference on Immigration and Immigrant Integration
Join Carnegie Corporation of New York and Russell Sage Foundation for a conference on Immigration and Immigrant Integration, taking place virtually over two half-days from September 24-September 25, 2020.


