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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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Upcoming Events

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May 28 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Partner Event – Leadership Briefings on Reforming Philanthropy: Private Foundations

Join the first of three leadership briefings by The Philanthropy Project, exploring key concerns and reform proposals around private foundations and their tax treatment. Learn what’s driving the philanthropic…

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June 2 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

CalNonprofits 101: How to Make the Most of Your Membership

Get ready to unlock the full power of CalNonprofits membership – discover the advocacy wins, must-have resources and exclusive perks that help your organization thrive!

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June 16 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

CA Policy Forum Securing the Right to Vote: Election Protection Strategies

Join the California Policy Forum for a conversation about our upcoming elections to better understand what is at stake and how the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors can work together…

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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 April 20, 2026

Quarterly Research Roundup

CalNonprofits | April 2026 Each quarter we’ll share resources, events, and tools to strengthen shared research capacity and deepen collective knowledge. After all, an informed sector is an empowered…

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News April 1, 2026

CEO Geoff Green Among 23 National Experts Guiding Panel on Nonprofit Independence

This panel will reaffirm the core principle of the charitable sector’s independence and produce operational best practices and policy recommendations to guide nonprofit institutions seeking to protect their independence…

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News April 1, 2026

CalNonprofits 2026 Bill Round-up

An overview of CalNonprofits full slate of sponsored bills for 2026 and what we are working to advance this session.

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Become a Member

Connect to the nonprofit community in California, enjoy a wide range of cost-saving benefits, support our advocacy work, access insurance & more.

Nonprofit Job Board

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