Long-Term Study Finds Strong Demand in Health Care Workforce in California
“Keeping California's Edge: The Growing Demand for Highly Educated Workers” cites health care as one of three industries in California that will require the greatest numbers of associate or bachelor’s degrees or higher in 2022. The long-term study—commissioned by the Campaign for College Opportunity and the California Business Roundtable, and funded in part by a grant from TCWF—finds that health care will be more dependent on California community colleges and similar private institutions than any other industry. read more
Foundation Center Article Surveys Health Philanthropy in California
"Spotlight on Health Grantmaking in California," a new report by the Foundation Center, summarizes the state of health grantmaking in California. Based on the most recent (2004) grants sample, the report includes statistical charts and tables, a mini-directory of grantmakers that fund health programs and a profile of the new Center for Healthy Communities in downtown Los Angeles. read more (PDF)
Gary L. Yates featured in Philanthropy News Digest
Gary L. Yates, TCWF president and CEO, is featured in a May 11 Philanthropy News Digest interview where he discusses the Foundation’s Responsive Grantmaking Program and its public education campaign to increase diversity in the health professions. The interview is part of the series “Newsmakers,” which highlights conversations with nonprofit executives and leaders from the field of philanthropy. read more
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
A study released by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy reports that nearly one-third of sexually experienced teenage girls have been pregnant and more than one in eight sexually experienced teenage boys have caused a pregnancy. In honor of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, the website of the private, nonpartisan National Campaign provides a scenario-based quiz for teens in addition to comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention information and practical tips. read more
Southern California Grantmakers Hosts Annual Conference
The Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) 2006 annual conference will empower members to provide meaningful suggestions for the association's future direction. Discussions will focus on improving SCG’s responsiveness to the specific needs of members and strengthening SCG’s leadership role for the Southern California philanthropic sector. The one-day event will be held June 14 at the Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles. read more
Health Affairs Article by TCWF Directors Examines Value of Retreats for Health Advocates
Ruth Brousseau, TCWF director of evaluation and organizational learning, and Ruth Holton-Hodson, director of public policy, have co-authored “Strengthening A State’s Health Advocacy Infrastructure,” published in the May/June issue of Health Affairs. The report evaluates the effectiveness of TCWF’s two-day retreats for health advocates in providing an opportunity for strategic planning, strengthening participants’ relationships with one another and identifying potential new collaborations. The article is copyrighted and published by Project HOPE/Health Affairs, and is archived and available online at: content.healthaffairs.org/
New Survey Reports on Challenges Faced By Nonprofit Leaders
Daring to Lead 2006: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership surveys nearly 2,000 nonprofit executive directors from eight U.S. cities. Among the findings: 75 percent plan to leave their current jobs within five years, citing frustrations with disengaged boards, the logistical requirements of institutional funders and below-market salaries. Fundraising is cited by 73 percent as the area most in need of improved board performance. The survey is a joint project of the Meyer Foundation and CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. read more
May is Mental Health Month
“Mind Your Health” is the theme of the 50th annual Mental Health Month, observed in May. This year’s message emphasizes the connection between mental and physical well-being. The National Mental Health Association website provides fact sheets, practical tips, a media guide and activity ideas. Information on childhood depression, stress in the workplace and coping with aging parents is also available. read more
Spring 2006 Issue of Portfolio Now Available
The cover story in the latest issue of Portfolio describes how TCWF core operating support grants—which help underwrite day-to-day administrative and overhead costs—enable organizations in Central and Southern California to sustain the level and quality of health care services for underserved communities. This issue also spotlights the work of grantees in three of our funding priorities: diversity in the health professions, healthy aging and women’s health. read more
