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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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November 17 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
In-Person CalNonprofits Annual Policy Conference

Join nonprofit leaders from across the state in Anaheim on November 17 to connect, strategize, build collective power, and shape what comes next.

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December 8 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Ready for 2027: Compliance, Budget, and Advocacy for California Nonprofits

January 1st brings a wave of changes for California nonprofits, and 2027 also brings a new governor, a new legislative session, and closer federal scrutiny of the nonprofit sector….

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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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Nonprofit Job Board

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