LCF Sacramento Summit Reflections
On May 15th, I had the privilege of being part of a historic Summit called by the Latino Community Foundation in Sacramento. After careful work at meetings held across the state, LCF was able
Embracing the transformation to become a Data-Driven organization
In a philanthropic world increasingly driven by outcomes and impact, nonprofits are on the lookout for new ways to become data-driven organizations. A data-driven organization transforms data into information and knowledge in order
For me, philanthropy is very personal.
By Arnoldo Avalos, LCF Trustee I am grateful for my teachers, little league baseball coaches, and for the after school tutors who spent those extra few minutes to help me with difficult math
We did it
by Raquel Donoso This November Latinos went out to vote in record numbers. Latinos represented 10 percent of the U.S. voting electorate, double what it was in 1996. The numbers rose to more
If you want to go FAR, go TOGETHER.
It is time we redefine the word “philanthropist” and extend its meaning to include a more realistic picture of who gives in the U.S. The tools and rewards of organized philanthropy are no
Hey mom, guess what, I mailed my ballot.
By Raquel F. Donoso It all comes down to one day. Tomorrow is THE day. After months of campaigning Americans will each cast their vote to elect the next President of the United
Does our community go to college? Yes! And it’s called Community College
Blog post by guest author: Catalina Ruiz-Healy I spent this last weekend at home, recuperating from a cold. I caught up on my telenovelas the old fashioned way since I’ve made a pact
Would you settle for 58%?
Progress has been made to bridge the digital divide gap among Latinos-58% of Latinos now have broadband access at home. This is breaking news today from the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC)
Second Generation Hispanics ~ An Opportunity for Latino Philanthropy
I recently read Jose Villa’s article, “The Multicultural Future of Non-Profits” that focuses on the impending demographic donor cliff: a shrinking base of older, whiter donors in theUS. This demographics shift represents an
Be part of the solution…
We at the Latino Community Foundation are very excited to launch this blog and provide a space for discussion and engagement on issues that matter in the Latino community. I have been leading
We’re growing. And, we want to tell you about it.
Not long ago, LCF made a promise to invest one million dollars to support Latino children and youth in the Bay Area. Five years later, we have kept true to that promise; invested
