Meet Our New CEO: Jacqueline Martinez Garcel
1. What is the one word that best describes you? Perseverant 2. When are you happiest? There are two times I’m happiest. When I’m with family and when I’ve accomplished my goals. 3.
Latinos, Get Out the Vote // Local Elections Matter!
Did you know that Latinos make up 38% of the state’s total population…but only 17% of likely voters? Tomorrow, San Francisco voters will be
Latinas: The New Face of Philanthropy
Three years ago, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) brought together 16 intergenerational women that founded the very first Latina Giving Circle. That year they pooled their resources, shared their passions and awarded $10,000
Our Work is Rooted in Familismo
Bringing LCF Grantees together to exchange ideas, challenges and strategies during a day-long convening is powerful. Doing it in a way that honors and respects the values of the Latino community is transformative.
6 Reasons Latino Non-Profits Should Engage in Advocacy
6 Reasons Latino Non-Profits Should Engage in Advocacy By: Guillermo Mayer, CEO, Public Advocates When advocacy for social change is part of your organization’s mission you don’t often pull back and ask why
Latino Philanthropy: Being Generous to Others
By: Patricia Sinay I am grateful to count working in philanthropy as part of my career; I have over 20 years of experience in the field of philanthropy. What I have learned through
Latino Boys Receive Investments from Latino Men
In January of 2015, six Latino men came together to form the first-ever, all male Latino Giving Circle. Eight Months later, they have 27 committed and diverse members that are donating $1,000 each
Latinos are Philanthropists // Join a Giving Circle!
Latinos are a generous community and we shouldn’t be underestimated as philanthropists. Two years ago, we asked you to join our philanthropic movement led by and for the Latino community. We knew that
Parent Leadership Makes a Difference
By: Dulce Galicia Community Engagement and Advocacy Lead // Building Blocks for Kids Richmond Collaborative I came from a working class family with parents from Mexico. I attended public schools in San Francisco
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN – CATALYZING COMMUNITY GIVING
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN: HOW THREE GROUPS ARE ENABLING AND INSPIRING WOMEN OF COLOR TO LEAD CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Catalyzing Community Giving, W.K. Kellogg Foundation A few years ago, the San Francisco-based Latino Community
LCF Giving Circle Wins Award!
The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project honored LCF’s San Francisco Latina Giving Circle for providing the inaugural funding for its Bay Area Institute last week. They also honored our vision – philanthropy by and for Latinos! The
Announcing Our 2015-16 Grantees
We believe in the power of our community to make lasting change. Those closest to the issues are best equipped to lead smart, community-defined solutions for change. That’s why we invest in dynamic,
Announcing Our 2015 Gala Grantees
We are grateful for the generosity of our donors! At this year’s 10th Anniversary Gala, LCF held a live auction to support the work of Latino-based nonprofit organizations across the State. We are thrilled
Empowering Change – LCF Sacramento Summit 2015
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing a room filled with motivated Latino leaders! Last week we brought together more than 170 community leaders and advocates in Sacramento for our 3rd annual California
