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  1. Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 Grants Challenge Brings Nine Foundations Together, Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to 60 Social Impact Organizations

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    More than 100 social impact leaders gathered together today at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles in order to honor and encourage 60 outstanding Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations during the culminating event of the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. The 60 nonprofits were awarded a total of $2,915,000 in grants. Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 Grants Challenge Brings Nine Foundations Together, Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to 60 Social Impact Organizations
  2. Empowering Nonprofits with AI: Insights and Advice from Our Workshops and Consultations

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    Last June, we announced that Jen García had joined our organization as AI Education Strategist. The purpose of this role is to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence in advancing the Foundation’s philanthropic goals, fostering innovation, and supporting the community of grantees of the Foundation and its LA2050 initiative. Read here to learn more about some of Jen’s work with us, and continue reading below for insights and advice, as shared by Jen. Read More about Empowering Nonprofits with AI: Insights and Advice from Our Workshops and Consultations
  3. Harlem Lacrosse: Five Lessons about Nonprofit / Corporate Partnerships

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    The leadership of Harlem Lacrosse – a 2019 LA2050 Grants Challenge winner in the PLAY category – approached the Goldhirsh Foundation last year with a quandary: How to refine its approach to the corporate partnerships that help fund Harlem Lacrosse’s impactful work? Read More about Harlem Lacrosse: Five Lessons about Nonprofit / Corporate Partnerships
  4. Goldhirsh Foundation Welcomes Jen García, AI Education Strategist

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation announced that Jen García will join as the organization’s AI Education Strategist. Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation Welcomes Jen García, AI Education Strategist
  5. Tara Roth Named One of Los Angeles’ Most Influential People

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    Tara Roth, president of the Goldhirsh Foundation, has been named one of the 500 Most Influential People - and one of the 20 Most Influential Civic Leaders – in Los Angeles. Read More about Tara Roth Named One of Los Angeles’ Most Influential People
  6. LA2050 Initiative Receives Awards

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    Recently, our LA2050 initiative has been honored with multiple awards. Read More about LA2050 Initiative Receives Awards
  7. LA2050 is a Shorty Awards Winner – the ‘Oscars of Social Media’

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 initiative is a back-to-back Winner in the prestigious annual Shorty Awards, a competition Fast Company once described as the “Oscars of Social Media.” Read More about LA2050 is a Shorty Awards Winner – the ‘Oscars of Social Media’
  8. Ben Goldhirsh Named to Ad Council Board

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    Goldhirsh Foundation trustee, Ben Goldhirsh, has been named to the Ad Council Board of Directors. Read More about Ben Goldhirsh Named to Ad Council Board
  9. LA2050 “Join the Movement” Video Is Winner At Communicator Awards

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 "Join the Movement" short video has received another honor, this time being a Winner of the Communicator Awards in the "General / Nonprofit" category. Read More about LA2050 “Join the Movement” Video Is Winner At Communicator Awards
  10. With a New, All-Female Investment Committee, This L.A.-Based Funder Is Sending a Message

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation's new, all-female investment committee is highlighted in an article by Martha Ramirez in Inside Philanthropy(paywall), featuring quotes from our president, Tara Roth. Read More about With a New, All-Female Investment Committee, This L.A.-Based Funder Is Sending a Message
  11. Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    Votes can be cast online at LA2050.org. Also, new this year: 24 volunteer opportunities Read More about Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge
  12. News Outlets Write About Goldhirsh Foundation Investment Committee

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    A pair of national news outlets published articles about the Goldhirsh Foundation's new, all-female investment committee. Read More about News Outlets Write About Goldhirsh Foundation Investment Committee
  13. Goldhirsh Foundation Names Groundbreaking All-Female Investment Committee

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    Team includes C-level executives from industries including finance, real estate, food, and philanthropy Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation Names Groundbreaking All-Female Investment Committee
  14. Where Can AI Create the Most Value and Impact Today?

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    On behalf of the Goldhirsh Foundation, Ben Goldhirsh, Claire Hoffman, and I recently hosted a dinner discussion about artificial intelligence with movement shapers and funders in Los Angeles – including heads of large civic institutions, elected officials, journalists, tech leaders, culture practitioners, and investors. (AI, especially as related to ethics and community impact, is a topic we have been tracking at the Goldhirsh Foundation since 2019.) Read More about Where Can AI Create the Most Value and Impact Today?
  15. The Goldhirsh Foundation and our LA2050 initiative have won a Gold Anthem Award!

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation and LA2050 have won a Gold Anthem Award, the organization behind the prestigious prizes announced today. Read More about The Goldhirsh Foundation and our LA2050 initiative have won a Gold Anthem Award!
  16. LA2050 Featured on @LATimes and @LATimes.404

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    Micah Fluellen of the Los Angeles Times and LATimes.404 interviewed our president, Tara Roth, and put together this report. Read More about LA2050 Featured on @LATimes and @LATimes.404
  17. Our LA2050 initiative won a Shorty Impact Award!

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    We’re proud to share that, last night, our LA2050 initiative won a Shorty Impact Award! Read More about Our LA2050 initiative won a Shorty Impact Award!
  18. LA2050 Grants Challenge featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal

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    This week, the 2023 LA2050 Grants Challenge was featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal. Read More about LA2050 Grants Challenge featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal
  19. Goldhirsh Foundation Announces Winners of 10th LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation honored 15 innovative social impact organizations making Los Angeles a better place as the winners of the LA2050 Grants Challenge, held September 28, 2023, at the second annual Grantee Showcase at Second Home Hollywood. Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation Announces Winners of 10th LA2050 Grants Challenge
  20. LA2050 and Goldhirsh Foundation Receive Commendation Scroll from Los Angeles County Supervisors

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    At our 2023 LA2050 Grantee Showcase, the Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 initiative received a County of Los Angeles Commendation from all five Los Angeles County Supervisors. Read More about LA2050 and Goldhirsh Foundation Receive Commendation Scroll from Los Angeles County Supervisors
  21. Tara Roth Takes Summit Stage to Present LA2050 Awards to Trio of Leaders

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    The 2023 American Democracy Summit featured the presentation of the first-ever LA2050 Awards. Our LA2050 initiative worked with ADS organizers to create these honors. Read More about Tara Roth Takes Summit Stage to Present LA2050 Awards to Trio of Leaders
  22. Senator Anthony J. Portantino Presents Goldhirsh Foundation with Certificate of Recognition for LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    Senator Anthony J. Portantino joined us at our LA2050 Grantee Showcase as a speaker and guest. The Showcase is part of the annual LA2050 Grants Challenge. Read More about Senator Anthony J. Portantino Presents Goldhirsh Foundation with Certificate of Recognition for LA2050 Grants Challenge
  23. Democracy: Threats, Trends, and Trust

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    This week, the Goldhirsh Foundation, Unite America, and Summit Impact hosted a luncheon for media, investment, and political leaders, to discuss the threats to our democracy and ways that we can work together to bring back trust to our civic processes. The event featured a panel discussion with Jelani Cobb, Jessica Yellin, Michael E. Murphy, and Nick Troiano. Read More about Democracy: Threats, Trends, and Trust
  24. 10th Annual LA2050 Grants Challenge Receives 615 Submissions

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    As you may have seen, each of the 615 submissions to the 2023 LA2050 Grants Challenge is now posted live at la2050.org. Today, we’re taking a look back at how we arrived at this point. Read More about 10th Annual LA2050 Grants Challenge Receives 615 Submissions
  25. Storytelling For Social Good

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    Earlier this month the Goldhirsh Foundation and LA2050 hosted a sold out panel with Creative Visions Foundation as a part of LA #TechWeek. "Technology and Storytelling for Social Good" was moderated by Tara Roth, president of the Goldhirsh Foundation and LA2050, and featured member of the LA2050 community as expert panelists. Read More about Storytelling For Social Good
  26. LA2050's New Short Film "Join the Movement"

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    This year marks the 10th anniversary of the LA2050 Grants Challenge. As part of the celebration, we are proud to present this brand new video. Read More about LA2050's New Short Film "Join the Movement"
  27. Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million, 10th Annual LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    Votes can be cast online at LA2050.org and for the first time at 10 iconic Los Angeles locations. Read More about Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million, 10th Annual LA2050 Grants Challenge
  28. A Conversation on Social Innovation: Christine Beckman and Tara Roth

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    On the occasion of the release of a new report by Christine Beckman and Claire Zhang, Goldhirsh Foundation and LA2050 President Tara Roth connected with Beckman to discuss key findings, as well as the roots, practice, and future of social innovation. Read More about A Conversation on Social Innovation: Christine Beckman and Tara Roth
  29. Announcing the Winners of the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    Goldhirsh Foundation Announces Winners of the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge; Four other Foundations Join Unique Philanthropy Campaign Read More about Announcing the Winners of the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge
  30. The Scoop on Loot: What I think the Apple+ Comedy Gets Right About Philanthropy

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    The Goldhirsh Foundation team and I recently started watching Loot, the Apple TV show starring Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, a recent divorcee who jumps into her foundation’s charitable work as an antidote to her pain. Of course, it is a fictional television show – and a very funny one at that – but I appreciate the show's depiction of the social impact sector. In advance of the finale airing this Friday, I am reflecting on three key things that Loot gets right about philanthropy. Read More about The Scoop on Loot: What I think the Apple+ Comedy Gets Right About Philanthropy
  31. Online Voting Begins Today for Reimagined $1 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge

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    LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2022) — Today, public voting begins for the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge, where for the first time the choice is not among organizations to fund, but which issues to invest in to make Los Angeles County the best place to connect, create, learn, live, and play. A total of $1 million will be awarded to 15 organizations addressing the issues receiving the most votes. LA2050 is an initiative of the Goldhirsh Foundation. Read More about Online Voting Begins Today for Reimagined $1 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge
  32. We Did It Together! Our LA2050 Year-In-Review

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    As 2021 comes to a close, we're reflecting on all that the LA2050 community has accomplished over the last 12 months. While the pandemic might have kept us six feet apart (or more!), it's clear that so much more brought us together. Here are some of our favorite moments: Read More about We Did It Together! Our LA2050 Year-In-Review
  33. The Marketing and Communications Chasm: What $1,000 Stipends Reveal About the Social Innovation Sector

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    "The Marketing and Communications Chasm" explores what happened when we provided $1,000 stipends to this year's grants challenge finalists to allocate toward their get-out-the-vote campaigns and what this reveals about the social impact sector. Read More about The Marketing and Communications Chasm: What $1,000 Stipends Reveal About the Social Innovation Sector
  34. And the 2021 winners are...

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    After tabulating the more than 80,000 votes cast in this year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge, we're thrilled to announce the results! These 25 organizations are working all across Los Angeles County to create a brighter future for our region, and we're so grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with all of them over the next year. Read More about And the 2021 winners are...
  35. Public Voting Begins Online in the My LA2050 Grants Challenge!

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    Today, public voting begins in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Voting continues through June 28 at 5pm PT. Read More about Public Voting Begins Online in the My LA2050 Grants Challenge!
  36. 25 Finalists Named in the $1 Million My LA2050 Grants Challenge! Public Voting Begins Monday, June 21

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    After much consideration, and in collaboration with our evaluation partner SVP Los Angeles, we are excited to announce the 25 finalists for the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge! Read More about 25 Finalists Named in the $1 Million My LA2050 Grants Challenge! Public Voting Begins Monday, June 21
  37. Goldhirsh Foundation “Civic Investment Strategies” Report

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    Today, we release “Civic Investment Strategies,” our new report highlighting the tactics and tools that have proven most successful for us in supporting civic progress... Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation “Civic Investment Strategies” Report
  38. $1M My LA2050 Grants Challenge Launches

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    LOS ANGELES, February 11 – The Goldhirsh Foundation last week announced online the launch of the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Read More about $1M My LA2050 Grants Challenge Launches
  39. Snap Foundation Funds the Future of LA's Creative Economy

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    A few months ago, we announced that the Snap Foundation was partnering with the My LA2050 Grants Challenge by pledging additional support to projects that develop pathways to the creative economy for underrepresented youth in Los Angeles. We are delighted to announce the Snap Foundation's five grant recipients. Read More about Snap Foundation Funds the Future of LA's Creative Economy
  40. Annenberg Foundation Grants $50,000 in Support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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    In March, we shared that the Annenberg Foundation would again be partnering with the My LA2050 Grants Challenge and be providing $50,000 of additional funding to the winning organizations to support their efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This is Annenberg's sixth year as a My LA2050 funding partner and its third year providing DEI grants to winners. Read More about Annenberg Foundation Grants $50,000 in Support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  41. Citi works with LA2050 to fund LIFT-LA

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    In March, we announced that Citi would be joining us as a funding partner for this year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Citi pledged $25,000 for an applicant whose work focused on small business development, financial inclusion, or housing, with a special focus on projects that address the racial wealth gap in Los Angeles. Read More about Citi works with LA2050 to fund LIFT-LA
  42. The Goldhirsh Foundation's Response to COVID-19

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    We hope that you, the people you serve, your teams, and your families are doing well and staying safe. We’re thinking of you... Read More about The Goldhirsh Foundation's Response to COVID-19
  43. Five Resources for Learning About AI

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    Earlier this year, I dove head-first into researching philanthropy’s role in artificial intelligence. Sharing some of the best resources I found in my research, for anyone interested in learning about AI. Read More about Five Resources for Learning About AI
  44. And the winners are...

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    Today, the Goldhirsh Foundation has announced the winners of the 2018 My LA2050 Activation Challenge, an open call for ideas designed to activate 100,000 Angelenos to make LA the best place to learn, create, play, connect, and live. A total of $1,000,000 will be awarded evenly among the five selected organizations to carry out their proposals over the next two years. Each organization will receive $200,000 and partnership from LA2050 in support of its efforts. The My LA2050 Grants Challenge is part of LA2050’s effort to drive progress toward a shared vision of success for Los Angeles... Read More about And the winners are...
  45. $1,000,000 up for Grabs to Make LA the Best Place to Play, Learn, Create, Connect, and Live

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    Starting today, Angelenos can cast their vote to determine who will win the 2018 My LA2050 Activation Challenge, an open call for ideas that will activate 100,000 Angelenos to make LA the best place to learn, create, play, connect, and live. A total of $1,000,000 will be awarded among five organizations to carry out their proposal. Each organization will receive a total of $200,000 (over two years) and partnership from LA2050 in support of their efforts... Read More about $1,000,000 up for Grabs to Make LA the Best Place to Play, Learn, Create, Connect, and Live
  46. It’s Time to Test and Learn. That’s Why We’re Matching $250,000 to SEED.

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    Since its inception, the Goldhirsh Foundation has had a strong track record of supporting innovative models for economic mobility that increase access to capital and promote inclusive entrepreneurship, especially among historically disinvested populations. We believe that entrepreneurship can be one pathway out of poverty. At the same time, we recognize that systemic change, especially in a complex arena like poverty, is a product of investment and exploration across policy, research, and direct service... Read More about It’s Time to Test and Learn. That’s Why We’re Matching $250,000 to SEED.
  47. Non-profit Journalism as a Tool for Change

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    Over the last six months, I’ve had the chance to participate in two panels on non-profit journalism and philanthropy, in partnership with the Synergos’ Global Philanthropists Circle as well as the Philanthropy Workshop... Read More about Non-profit Journalism as a Tool for Change
  48. Innovation Initiatives

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    Over the past several years, the Federal government has been working with local communities across the country on a wide range of initiatives that support innovation and opportunity. Several of these initiatives are listed below along with links that offer more information. Many have existing communities of practice that are open for new participants to join... Read More about Innovation Initiatives
  49. Crowdsourcing: Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Philanthropists

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    Crowdsourcing involves soliciting input from the public, usually on a digital platform, to address market gaps and surface promising solutions in an open, efficient way. It often has a voting component wherein the top-voted ideas win support. Crowdsourcing uses collective intelligence to help creative ideas rise to the top – while generating a real-time feedback loop and a shared sense of ownership in the project... Read More about Crowdsourcing: Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Philanthropists
  50. And the Winners Are...

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    After verifying all 105,000+ votes, we're thrilled to announce this year's winners of the My LA2050 Grants Challenge! We were so impressed with all 25 finalists and their efforts to rally votes for their submissions. Thank you to each and every organization for participating and for working tirelessly to make LA the best place to learn, connect, play, live, and create. Read More about And the Winners Are...
  51. 2020 In Review

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    As 2020 finally comes to a close, we're reflecting on the hardships, the joys, and everything in between — from COVID-19 devastating our communities and months of staying at home to witnessing our city come together and demand justice for Black lives. And most of all, as we look back, we're reminded how grateful we are for the LA2050 community and for your dedication to our region through it all. Read More about 2020 In Review
  52. Goldhirsh Foundation President Tara Roth Delivers Keynotes, Gives Interviews

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    In the past few months, our President, Tara Roth, has given multiple keynote speeches and participated in various interviews. Read More about Goldhirsh Foundation President Tara Roth Delivers Keynotes, Gives Interviews