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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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Election Resources for Nonprofits

Our Nonprofit Priorities & the 2026 Election resource page has expanded. Get all the information and resources you’ll need to understand what’s at stake this November for the nonprofit sector and the communities we serve. You’ll also find guidance for non-partisan voter engagement and hear directly from candidates

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Upcoming Events

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October 23 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Webinar Meet the Candidate 1:1 with Insurance Commissioner Candidate Ben Allen

CalNonprofits CEO, Geoff Green, sits down with Candidate Allen for a virtual on-on-one.

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November 5 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Webinar AI, Cybersecurity & Nonprofit Risk: What Leaders Need to Know Now

Get a clear, practical overview of cybersecurity and how nonprofits can protect their systems, data, and stakeholders.

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November 10 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Member Networking/Virtual Peer Networking: Advocacy Organizations

Connect with fellow advocacy organizations to share ideas, experiences, and challenges. Open to CalNonprofits members only.

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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 October 19, 2026

Quarterly Research Roundup | October 2026

Our Quarterly Research Roundup highlights new data & research, events, and tools to strengthen the field and deepen our collective knowledge. After all, an informed sector is an empowered…

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News October 2, 2026

Newsom Vetoes Trio of Priority Nonprofit Bills

Follows years of unmet interest in strengthening the state’s partnerships with nonprofits.

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News October 1, 2026

AB 2084 Safeguards Nonprofits Against Federal Threats

AB 2084 secures California’s authority to protect nonprofits’ state tax-exempt status when federal tax-exemption revocations unjustly target their speech, mission-driven activities, or viewpoints.

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