Learning to Build a Bigger “We”
Early Reflections from IEVCN’s Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort Across the Inland Empire, community stewards are gathering to practice something many communities urgently need: how to stay connected, work across differences, and build the shared...
IEVCN Partners Gather to Build Momentum for a Thriving Inland Empire
On April 28, 70 partners from across the Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network gathered at Riverside City College for a day of connection, reflection, and shared direction. We are grateful to Riverside City College for welcoming the Network and...
IEVCN’s Inaugural Cohort Brings 15 Teams Together to Strengthen Belonging and Civic Muscle
We are excited to announce the 15 community teams selected as grantees for the inaugural Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort of the Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network (IEVCN). Chosen from more than 45 applicants, these teams reflect the energy...
Strengthening Community Voice: Reflections from the California Journalism Philanthropy Summit
On January 23, journalists, philanthropic leaders, and nonprofit partners from across California gathered for the California Journalism Philanthropy Summit to explore how philanthropy can support local, community-centered journalism. Conversations...
What Vital Conditions Made Possible — Reflections from the IE
Across the country, communities are looking for better ways to work together across complex and connected challenges. A new national video What Vital Conditions Made Possible, from the Rippel Foundation, shares reflections from stewards who are...
New Opportunity: Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort
The Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network is excited to introduce a new learning and action opportunity to strengthen Belonging & Civic Muscle across our region. Beginning in early 2026, the Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort will bring...
Introducing the Community Snapshot: Quick, Actionable Data for Your Work
We’re excited to share a new resource now available on the IE Vital Conditions Network Space: the Community Snapshot tool. This easy-to-use feature offers quick, clear demographic and context-setting information for communities across the Inland...
Reimagining the Future Together: Reflections from the Inland Empire Policy & Philanthropy Summit 2025
The Inland Empire Policy & Philanthropy Summit 2025, hosted by the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), brought together policymakers, philanthropic leaders, community organizers, and residents at the Riverside Convention Center under the...
New Report! Building Common Ground Through Data
A new report published by the UCR Center for Community Solutions and commissioned by the Inland Empire Community Foundation contextualizes well-being and provides a common foundation for understanding how life in the IE is experienced. The report...
The Inland Empire’s Can’t Miss Gathering for Changemakers is Back!
Join us August 6-7 for IECF’s 2025 Policy & Philanthropy Summit—A two-day experience focused on what it takes to build thriving, equitable communities. Each year, the IECF Policy & Philanthropy Summit builds upon the momentum of previous...