Thank you to everyone who attended SAM’s Launch Event on September 29th! We heard from extraordinary leaders highlighting the urgent needs facing our community in response to the Los Angeles fires.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fast Pitch Presentations. We heard from extraordinary leaders and learned about the incredible work being done to address critical issues in our community.

SAM's President & Founder Mindy Freedman will be speaking at Philanthropy Together's #WeGiveSummit. Don't miss her session "Give Outside the Box: CDFIs, Direct Giving, and Advocacy 501(c)(4)s" on May 8th at 1PM PT. Click here to register.

5 organizations participated in our 2023 Fast Pitch Presentations, which took place at the Skirball Center.

The SAM Initiative celebrated its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of collaborative giving and engaged philanthropy.