The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) connects islanders with the nonprofit organizations and projects they care about to build a strong and resilient community. Since its founding in 1994, the foundation has strived to make San Juan Island a place where all residents can thrive, and...
I was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with my family when I was 8 years old. Growing up in predominantly white communities, I wasn’t always able to name or articulate the problem of racism and the multiple layers of inequities because, like most people growing up in...
Are you new to philanthropy? Do you have new staff just entering the sector? Include this series in your onboarding!
Philanthropy 101 is a four-part virtual series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. In this interactive course, you will discover the...
It’s no secret that there is a need for deep, intentional healing to thoughtfully address and atone for the history of racism in the United States. But how? How do we repair the...
As Philanthropy Northwest continues forward in our organizational equity journey, we have continued to reckon with the importance of repair. While unearthing the roots of systemic inequities is a great first step, engaging in reparative action in partnership with harmed communities is critical...
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing substantially as a tool for philanthropy. The Institute for Policy Studies reports that 4%...
Homelessness is something that affects all states in our region. In our network, community foundations like Oregon Community Foundation and Alaska Community Foundation are working on housing solutions and partnering with their state governments and fellow funders to maximize their impact....
