Policy Advocacy for an Aging Society: Philanthropy and Social Change

Torres-Gil urges philanthropic involvement in shaping aging policy by leveraging foundation resources for civic advocacy. Highlighting California Endowment's adaptive leadership, he emphasizes timely preparation for demographic shifts and calls for public discourse to address the aging population's needs. The article demonstrates philanthropy's potential to drive significant social change through strategic advocacy and proactive engagement with policy-making. It underscores the importance of foundations taking a leadership role in addressing emerging societal challenges like an aging population.