May 18, 2023 Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund May 18, 2023/ Martha Ramirez We spoke with the leader of this prominent California social justice funder to discuss her career, her experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants, threats to American democracy, and more.Read More
June 16, 2022 Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections June 16, 2022/ Raúl Macías and Tiffany Mendoza, Guest Contributors Democracy in America is in a precarious state, and local elections are just as vulnerable to monied interests. Guest authors Raúl Macías and Tiffany Mendoza offer a creative solution that can help level the playing field. Read More
March 09, 2022 After Two Decades, the Haas, Jr. Fund Is Winding Down LGBTQ Grants. Who Will Fill the Void? March 09, 2022/ Sarah Henry The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund has been a leading backer of LGBTQ causes. Now, the foundation is winding down its program. How is the move being received? And who will step up to meet ongoing, pressing challenges?Read More
October 28, 2021 Building on 15 Years Supporting Heads of Nonprofits, The LeadersTrust Is Expanding Its Work October 28, 2021/ Dawn Wolfe The LeadersTrust is laser-focused on supporting nonprofit leaders in the Bay Area, building on a long-running program at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Executive Director Sidney Hargro fills us in on the group’s aspirations.Read More