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Advocacy is part of how we move our mission forward—supporting policies and investments that advance community ownership and strengthen local economies.

In our latest blog, we share reflections from recent advocacy days in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., where we joined fellow CDFIs to meet with lawmakers and public officials about the critical role community investment plays in expanding economic opportunity.

CDFIs were created to help address systemic disinvestment and unequal access to capital, and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels is another way we continue that work.

Read the full blog: communityvisionca.org/news

Thank you to @calcdfis and @riseeconomy for organizing these important advocacy days.

#CommunityOwnership #CommunityVision

Join us on June 2nd for the final session of our free Nonprofit Financial Management series!

In this webinar, we’ll discuss processes and tools for long-term organizational financial planning. You’ll learn how different types of budgets and best practices can help you create a multi-year plan to support ongoing stability.

Don't worry if you didn't have a chance to attend the last session—we’ll touch briefly on the mid-term financial management concepts discussed in the previous webinar in the series, Budgeting and Pivoting for Mid-Term Planning.

Learn more and save your spot, linked in bio.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership

Sobrato Philanthropies is excited to announce a new community resource developed by one of our grantee partners, Community Vision (@communityvisionca).

Our team values Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE), recognizing where our work and impact happens matters as much as what we do. We support partners and the community with free meeting space and office space grants at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (SCNPs). Beyond these efforts, we aim to provide valuable tools and resources that empower our partners to confidently advance their own SPRE projects. By encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise, we hope to enhance the impact of our community’s real estate initiatives and achieve meaningful, lasting results and change.

Community Vision has created and launched a Real Estate Readiness Toolkit. The toolkit is a free, self-paced digital learning series to help nonprofit leaders navigate commercial real estate and facility planning with clarity and confidence. It offers practical, step-by-step guidance and short videos — all grounded in a real nonprofit advising experience. Visit @communityvisionca’s profile to learn more.

#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityVision #CommunityFacilities #RealEstateReadiness

Sobrato Philanthropies is excited to announce a new community resource developed by one of our grantee partners, Community Vision (@communityvisionca).

Our team values Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE), recognizing where our work and impact happens matters as much as what we do. We support partners and the community with free meeting space and office space grants at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (SCNPs). Beyond these efforts, we aim to provide valuable tools and resources that empower our partners to confidently advance their own SPRE projects. By encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise, we hope to enhance the impact of our community’s real estate initiatives and achieve meaningful, lasting results and change.

Community Vision has created and launched a Real Estate Readiness Toolkit. The toolkit is a free, self-paced digital learning series to help nonprofit leaders navigate commercial real estate and facility planning with clarity and confidence. It offers practical, step-by-step guidance and short videos — all grounded in a real nonprofit advising experience. Visit @communityvisionca’s profile to learn more.

#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityVision #CommunityFacilities #RealEstateReadiness

Sobrato Philanthropies is excited to announce a new community resource developed by one of our grantee partners, Community Vision (@communityvisionca).

Our team values Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE), recognizing where our work and impact happens matters as much as what we do. We support partners and the community with free meeting space and office space grants at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (SCNPs). Beyond these efforts, we aim to provide valuable tools and resources that empower our partners to confidently advance their own SPRE projects. By encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise, we hope to enhance the impact of our community’s real estate initiatives and achieve meaningful, lasting results and change.

Community Vision has created and launched a Real Estate Readiness Toolkit. The toolkit is a free, self-paced digital learning series to help nonprofit leaders navigate commercial real estate and facility planning with clarity and confidence. It offers practical, step-by-step guidance and short videos — all grounded in a real nonprofit advising experience. Visit @communityvisionca’s profile to learn more.

#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityVision #CommunityFacilities #RealEstateReadiness

Sobrato Philanthropies is excited to announce a new community resource developed by one of our grantee partners, Community Vision (@communityvisionca).

Our team values Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE), recognizing where our work and impact happens matters as much as what we do. We support partners and the community with free meeting space and office space grants at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (SCNPs). Beyond these efforts, we aim to provide valuable tools and resources that empower our partners to confidently advance their own SPRE projects. By encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise, we hope to enhance the impact of our community’s real estate initiatives and achieve meaningful, lasting results and change.

Community Vision has created and launched a Real Estate Readiness Toolkit. The toolkit is a free, self-paced digital learning series to help nonprofit leaders navigate commercial real estate and facility planning with clarity and confidence. It offers practical, step-by-step guidance and short videos — all grounded in a real nonprofit advising experience. Visit @communityvisionca’s profile to learn more.

#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityVision #CommunityFacilities #RealEstateReadiness

Sobrato Philanthropies is excited to announce a new community resource developed by one of our grantee partners, Community Vision (@communityvisionca).

Our team values Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE), recognizing where our work and impact happens matters as much as what we do. We support partners and the community with free meeting space and office space grants at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (SCNPs). Beyond these efforts, we aim to provide valuable tools and resources that empower our partners to confidently advance their own SPRE projects. By encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise, we hope to enhance the impact of our community’s real estate initiatives and achieve meaningful, lasting results and change.

Community Vision has created and launched a Real Estate Readiness Toolkit. The toolkit is a free, self-paced digital learning series to help nonprofit leaders navigate commercial real estate and facility planning with clarity and confidence. It offers practical, step-by-step guidance and short videos — all grounded in a real nonprofit advising experience. Visit @communityvisionca’s profile to learn more.

#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityVision #CommunityFacilities #RealEstateReadiness

We’re excited to share that Calvert Impact has provided a $5 million loan to our loan fund—further powering our ability to get flexible capital into the hands of nonprofits and social enterprises across California.

Together, we’re expanding access to financing that supports community-serving spaces—like affordable housing, healthcare centers, and more.

As a new investment partner, Calvert Impact brings a shared commitment to aligning capital with community priorities. We’re grateful to collaborate in ensuring we can continue investing in communities moving from vision to ownership of their spaces.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership

We’re excited to share that Calvert Impact has provided a $5 million loan to our loan fund—further powering our ability to get flexible capital into the hands of nonprofits and social enterprises across California.

Together, we’re expanding access to financing that supports community-serving spaces—like affordable housing, healthcare centers, and more.

As a new investment partner, Calvert Impact brings a shared commitment to aligning capital with community priorities. We’re grateful to collaborate in ensuring we can continue investing in communities moving from vision to ownership of their spaces.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

Last week, we celebrated 39 years of impact at our 2026 Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—an evening grounded in partnership, connection, and the long-term work of helping community-rooted organizations secure lasting stability.

Throughout the evening, one idea remained at the center: ownership matters. When organizations have stability in place, they are better positioned to serve their communities, grow their impact, and shape their future.

We reflected on the journey of Hamilton Families (@hamiltonfamilies), whose permanent home is creating greater stability for both staff and the families they serve.

We also heard from Jessica Paz-Cedillos, CEO of School of Arts and Culture at MHP (@schoolatmhp), about the power of community ownership and the persistence and partnership behind La Placita—a new community-rooted cultural hub in East San José.

Throughout the night, we reconnected with longtime partners, met new community members, and shared space together—including a powerful performance by Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (@diamanocoura), part of the Malonga Arts Collective, a Community Vision client, and an interactive art activation by fellow client Honey Art Studio (@honeyartstudioca).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night. We look forward to continuing to work together towards a future where communities have the stability and agency to shape what comes next.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership #FromVisionToOwnership

This is what it looks like when culture moves across cities…

Huge S/O to our capital partner @communityvisionca for an amazing turn out to Day one of their annual convening.

We can’t wait for day 2 and 3! 🚀🚀🚀

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report: Building Resilience Through Partnerships.

This past year reinforced something we’ve long believed: lasting impact depends on strong partnerships. Across California, we’re working with partners to expand opportunity, strengthen community ownership, and invest in the foundations that help communities thrive.

Our housing work shows this in action—we invested over $20MM in projects from Humboldt County to Los Angeles County, supporting everything from community land trusts to large-scale affordable housing. This momentum is also reflected in our largest lending year to date, with more than $50.6MM invested in communities across the state.

We’re grateful to our staff, partners, clients, and communities who continue to shape and strengthen this work. Partnership remains at the heart of everything we do.

Explore the full report, linked in our bio.

#CommunityVision #CommunityOwnership

Today, we're at the State Capitol with @calcdfis for #CDFIAdvocacyDay2026!

We're meeting with legislators to highlight the vital role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in strengthening communities across California—and to call for the renewal of the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP).

Cal IIP pairs state funding with private capital to unlock investment in communities across the state, advancing economic opportunity for all Californians.

CDFIs are already delivering real impact across California. With continued investment through Cal IIP, we can do even more to ensure our communities are vibrant and equitable.
@cagovernor @caltreasurer

#InvestInCDFIs #CalIIP #CDFIsForCA #SmallBizGrowth #EquitableEconomy #AccesstoCapital #affordablehousing

A personal invitation from Matias Bernal, our VP of Development.

On April 30, we’re bringing together the people behind the work—leaders, partners, and organizations building community ownership across California.

Join us in Downtown Oakland for Community Vision’s Annual Event, From Vision to Ownership—and celebrate 39 years of impact with the community that makes it possible.

📅 April 30
📍 Oakstop @ 2323 Broadway, Oakland
👉 Investor briefing (pre-event): 5–6pm
👉 Main event: 6–8pm

What the evening includes:
🔵 Stories from organizations creating lasting community assets
🔵 Time to connect with peers, partners, and community leaders
🔵 Interactive art activation by @honeyartstudioca
🔵 Live performance by @diamanocoura

We’d love to have you in the room.

🎟️ Get your tickets, link in bio!

We’re #hiring!

Community Vision is looking for a Senior Program Manager to support nonprofits and community-based organizations in planning and executing community-focused real estate projects, with a focus on affordable housing.

You’ll provide technical assistance, guide project feasibility, and support partner selection—helping clients successfully build and acquire community-serving spaces.

If you’re passionate about community development and expanding access to affordable housing, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply: communityvisionca.org/careers

What does it look like when a nonprofit invests in other nonprofits?

For nearly a decade, The Women's Building has partnered with Community Vision to do just that—using mission-aligned investing to help organizations secure community-owned space across the Bay Area and beyond.

Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, The Women’s Building knows firsthand how ownership creates stability. Through their investment, they’re extending that impact beyond their own walls—supporting spaces where communities can gather, organize, and thrive.

Read the full story on our blog: communityvisionca.org/news

#CommunityOwnership #CommunityVision

Join us for the next webinar in our free Nonprofit Financial Management Series: Budgeting & Pivoting for Mid-Term Planning.

📅 April 7, 2026 | 10:30am–12pm (Pacific)

Learn how to turn your budget into a strategic tool. We’ll start with a brief review of key concepts from the previous session, Financial Concepts & Cash Indicators for Short-Term Planning. Then, we’ll dive into:

💡 Planning for pivot points in uncertain times
💡 Mid-term financial planning strategies to help plan for your next fiscal year
💡 Tools like the Revenue Risk Calculator & Scenario Planner

Whether you joined the first session or are jumping in now, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away.

🔗 Save your spot, linked in our bio.