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May 2022 |

How it Started

It began like so many opportunities for change do. We heard about something compelling that a peer philanthropy organization was doing at a convening of grantmakers.

We learned about the...

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May 12, 2022
10:00am to 12:00pm
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The Expanded Learning and Youth Development Funders aim to develop a thriving and just expanded learning and youth development ecosystem in Washington state. Members come together to encourage peer learning, foster alignment around education equity and expanded learning, leverage resources and...

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April 26, 2022
9:00am to 12:00pm
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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 history of philanthropy, review a foundation's leadership and governance, learn an overview of grantmaking, debate the current...

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April 2022 |

After an extensive national search with an impressive group of candidates, we are proud to welcome Jill Nishi as Philanthropy Northwest’s next CEO. Jill is an extraordinary leader with a deep commitment to philanthropy and building greater racial equity. She brings over 20 years of experience in...

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April 2022 | Philanthropy Northwest

Philanthropy Northwest is pleased to announce Jill Nishi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 11, 2022. Philanthropy Northwest is an innovative philanthropic network of more than 180 grantmakers and foundations that facilitates shared learning, fosters sector collaboration and manages a national consulting team, The Giving Practice. 

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April 19, 2022
9:00am to 12:00pm
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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 history of philanthropy, review a foundation's leadership and governance, learn an overview of grantmaking, debate the current...

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April 13, 2022
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Philanthropy Northwest hosts monthly, virtual gatherings for individuals who work in philanthropy and identify as Black, African and/or African-American to come together for informal conversations. To register for this event, please contact Mares...

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