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California’s nonprofits: stronger together

We are a powerful voice for our sector, a critical resource for organizations, and a welcoming community for nonprofits throughout California.

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July 23 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Webinar Leadership Briefings on Reforming Philanthropy: Fixing Philanthropy and the Tax Code

Explore key concerns around tax policy guiding giving and grantmaking. Learn what’s driving the philanthropic reform movement and how you can be part of it.

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July 30 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm

Webinar Principles for Ethical Online Funding Platforms

Learn what the new national principles mean in practice and how to protect your mission, your brand, and your donor relationships. Presented by the National Council of Nonprofits.

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August 6 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Webinar Understanding the 2027 California Budget

Learn how California’s budget decisions shape our state’s priorities, affect communities across the state, and set the stage for the year ahead. Presented by the California Budget and Policy…

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How We Work

Through advocacy, education, information and research, we strive to build a more powerful and politically engaged nonprofit network across California.

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Public Policy & Advocacy

Find current bills and legislation that impact nonprofits, how and why we take action, and resources for nonprofits to engage public officials and policymakers.

Advancing Knowledge

Our education programs include legal compliance, how-to topics and guidelines, discussion forums, and more. Find upcoming events and recordings of previous webinars (free for members!).

About California’s Nonprofit Sector

Learn about the size, scope, and economic power of California’s nonprofit sector through our groundbreaking report Causes Count, and ongoing research.

Resources that Empower

Get the nonprofit compliance checklist to keep up with regulations and reporting, learn how to start a nonprofit, access insurance, the Nonprofit Overhead Project, and more.

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News May 26, 2026

CalNonprofits Priority Bills Advance

CalNonprofits’ priority bills have cleared a major hurdle, successfully advancing through the appropriations committees and passing on the Senate or Assembly Floor.

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News April 20, 2026

Quarterly Research Roundup | April 2026

CalNonprofits Each quarter we’ll share resources, events, and tools to strengthen shared research capacity and deepen collective knowledge. After all, an informed sector is an empowered sector. Happy reading!…

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News April 1, 2026

CEO Geoff Green Among 23 National Experts Guiding Panel on Nonprofit Independence

This panel will reaffirm the core principle of the charitable sector’s independence and produce operational best practices and policy recommendations to guide nonprofit institutions seeking to protect their independence…

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Nonprofit Job Board

We help employers amplify job postings to find the most qualified candidates; job seekers can search hundreds of mission-focused opportunities.