2026 Ballot Measures — What They Mean for Nonprofits and Philanthropy

CALIFORNIA POLICY FORUM

As the 2026 elections approach, Californians voters face a crowded ballot this year with 14 measures covering everything from housing and healthcare to taxes and election reform. 

Join us as we dig into these key ballot measures and explore their potential impacts on the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, philanthropy, and the communities we serve. This session will help you understand and engage with these critical policy proposals, so your organization is prepared to navigate the upcoming election landscape.

Registrants will have an opportunity to indicate which ballot measures are of most interest during registration, so we can understand what feels most relevant to participants.

Key Topics:

🔹 Overview of the 2026 ballot measures including housing bonds, tax policy, healthcare funding, and election and government reform
🔹 Implications for nonprofits and philanthropy
🔹 How to find, track, and influence ballot measures that will affect your organization and the communities you serve

The California Policy Forum is a unique partnership between CalNonprofits, Philanthropy California (Northern California Grantmakers, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern California Grantmakers) and the League of California Community Foundations. The California Policy Forum brings together the voice of nonprofits and philanthropy in our state and amplifies the sector’s power and priorities to policymakers and experts.