LA2050 is a community-guided initiative driving and tracking progress toward a shared vision for the future of Los Angeles. We're working to achieve this vision through local grantmaking, digital and physical engagement, and research and reporting.
We're excited to share our two newest reports, which spotlight the social impact trends and unique innovations that emerged through this year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge. We recommend these reports to all who work in and around the social impact sector – whether at a nonprofit or philanthropic organization or in an adjacent field like journalism or communications.
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"Together for a Brighter Future" examines the record-breaking 320 submissions received in this year’s grants challenge, diving into the applicant data and highlighting the social impact trends that emerged through the submitted programs, projects, and initiatives.
🔑 Key finding: "Social and emotional support" was the most selected impact metric, underscoring how local organizations are working to uplift their communities' well-being through COVID-19.
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"The Marketing and Communications Chasm" explores what happened when we provided $1,000 stipends to each of this year's grants challenge finalists to get out the vote and what the results reveal about the social impact sector.
🔑 Key finding: Social media advertisements work! On average, the 14 finalists who used the stipends to implement paid social ads received 45 percent more votes than those who did not.
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SLOANE STEPHENS | Professional Tennis Player and Founder, Sloane Stephens Foundation
My favorite Los Angeles places and spaces...
PLAY: During my off-season, I make sure to stay active by cross-training. I love going on family hikes to Runyon Canyon or Kenneth Hahn Park. The view of LA on top of the hills is stunning.
CREATE: I am obsessed with Korean BBQ and Japanese BBQ. My favorite spot is Manpuku, the garlic rice is amazing.
CONNECT: I am a huge supporter of small businesses. On Sundays, I love going to the Melrose Trading Post…. There are so many local businesses there. It's a real treat to show up and support people and their dreams.
LEARN: I like to pop in on the Sloane Stephens Foundation students in Compton. I read books to the little ones, help with studies, and give college advice to the juniors and seniors that are preparing for their next journey to elevate their education.
LIVE: When I need some time to chill out, I enjoy spending time at Pacific Palisades Park. There is a beautiful path that overlooks the bluffs. It’s a gorgeous sight at sunset.
Follow @LA2050 on Instagram to see a new Fave Five post every Friday from an impactful Angeleno.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Find funding resources on our Goldhirsh Foundation website, which is regularly updated with a diverse range of grant opportunities!
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Program and Development Manager, Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation
Multiple Positions Available, Inner City Law Center
Development Manager, City Year Los Angeles
Multiple Positions Available, Foundation for California Community Colleges
President & CEO, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
HR Generalist, Communities In Schools of Los Angeles
Community Engagement Coordinator, Downtown Women's Center
Chief Executive Officer, Aviva
Administrative Assistant, Advancement and Membership, Skirball Cultural Center
Multiple Positions Available, Pacific Council on International Policy
Multiple Positions Available, The Music Center
Program Manager, Elizabeth House
Program Manager, Project Shamash, Bend the Arc
Assistant Director of Development & External Relations, The USC Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Program Manager, Communities In Schools of Los Angeles Multiple Positions Available, The Archer School for Girls
Executive Director, Project X Foundation for Art & Criticism
Director, Culture Surge
Development Associate, Uncommon Good
Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Manager, Communities In Schools of Los Angeles
Multiple Positions Available, Public Health Alliance of Southern California
Athletics Program Manager, A Place Called Home
Development Manager, Swipe Out Hunger
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Nov. 6, 9am | LA County Parks & Recreation: Dia de Los Muertos Chalk Festival
Nov. 6, 9am | Los Angeles Audubon: Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh
Nov. 6, 10am | Sierra Club California 2021 Summit
Nov. 6, 11am | California African American Museum Self Care: Yoga
Nov. 6, 5pm | Art Share LA Exhibition Opening: "On The Ground: 2020 Protests and the Untold Stories of Los Angeles"
Nov. 9, 2pm | Addressing Health Misinformation Through Community
Nov. 9, 2pm | Webinar: Become a Volunteer Virtual STEMx Tutor
Nov. 10, 9am | Recycle the Runoff: A roadmap for stormwater diversions with the LA County Sanitation Districts
Nov. 10, 11am | Fowler Museum Curator's Choice: Feather Embellishments in Mexican "Huipiles"
Nov. 11, 2pm | Info Session: EnCorps STEM Teaching Fellowship
Nov. 13, 1pm | Artist Exhibition Walkthrough Pouya Afshar: The Charm of the Unfamiliar
Nov. 14, 6pm | Jenesse Center: Raise Your Voice for Peace
Nov. 16, 12pm | Zocalo Public Square: Is There Still Merit in a Merit-Based System?
Nov. 16, 6:30pm | OTIS College of Art and Design: Creative Futures in Art and Design Panel Discussion Presented by Target
Nov. 16, 7pm | Loyola Marymount University Screening Series (Documentary Edition): The Meaning of Hitler
Nov. 17, 7pm | Poverty and Childhood Cancer Outcomes: A Novel Intervention Target
Nov. 18, 6pm | Red Hen + Mount Tamalpais College Presents New Moons: Contemporary Writings by North American Muslims
Nov. 20, 4pm | Sierra Club Orange County Oil Spill Town Hall
Dec. 5, 9am | CicLAvia - South LA presented by Metro
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