Stories & Ideas
SCG envisions a philanthropic sector that embraces intellectual curiosity, fosters critical dialogue, and elevates creative expression. We invite you to explore SCG’s entire editorial collection below.
All Stories
Check out all blogs where we ideate strategies and highlight thought leadership from the SCG community.
President’s Blog
Christine Essel joined Southern California Grantmakers as our President and Chief Executive Officer in February 2013. In the President's Blogs, Chris Essel reflects on the latest news, trends, and ideas impacting the philanthropic community.
Leaders Spotlight
SCG's network convenes hundreds of leaders working across sectors and issue areas to address California's deepest systemic inequities. Our Leaders Spotlight elevates the stories and motivations driving our network's most innovative leaders and offers their recommendations for the sector.
Strategy Spotlight
SCG's Strategy Spotlight articles present grantmakers with the latest and most cutting-edge strategies, lessons, and perspectives pushing the boundaries of the philanthropic sector in California.
Member Only
Member Op-Ed
Original opinion articles produced by SCG’s members exploring a range of topics related to philanthropy, grantmaking, and the nonprofit sector.
Contribute an Op-Ed
Are you interested in writing an article for SCG? Learn more about our Editorial Principles, Submission Criteria, and more by visiting SCG's Editorial Hub.