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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 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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August 11 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Webinar Big Savings With PurchasingPoint: Utilizing Your CalNonprofits Membership Benefit

Join us for an informative webinar to learn how PurchasingPoint® can help your nonprofit save money and maximize resources for your mission.

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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 July 22, 2026

Nonprofits Make a Powerful Statement Against Proposed Federal Grant Changes

Join nonprofits across the state in taking action to oppose new rules recently proposed by the OMB.

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News July 20, 2026

Quarterly Research Roundup | July 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 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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Nonprofit Job Board

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