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Overview

This group is for individuals working at philanthropic organizations located in and/or serving rural areas in the Northwest. They meet virtually each quarter to deepen learning, cultivate relational spaces, and talk to each other about the challenges and opportunities in their communities. 
 

Eligibility: You need to be a Philanthropy Northwest member to join this group. Not a member yet? Learn more about how to join our collective here.

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By joining this peer network, you’ll get access to:

  • Quarterly meetings and other rural programming to connect and collaborate
  • The Rural Funders Group listserv, where you can post questions and tap into the collective knowledge of the network (see our listserv policy here)
  • Chances to highlight your organization’s work in the Rural Funders Dispatch, our e-newsletter for rural funders in the Northwest
  • Opportunities to grow professionally by co-chairing the group, serving on the steering committee or speaking at events

     

Reach out to us at programs@philanthropynw.org for more information about the group and sign up for the listserv to get plugged into the peer network.
 

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar to see when we are meeting next.

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Are you interested in taking on a leadership role with the Rural Funders Group? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at programs@philanthropynw.org to learn more.
 

Peer learning is particularly important for rural funders as there are fewer of us and we are so dispersed throughout the region. We can become isolated, caught in the endless doing or stuck in our echo chambers. I’m grateful to Philanthropy Northwest for their efforts that nurture collaborative action and relationship building.

Rural Funders Group Attendee

For questions about our programming, reach out to us at programs@philanthropynw.org. 

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