Spending out, spending down, sunsetting – all of these terms refer to the growing movement in philanthropy for foundations to grant out their remaining dollars and close their doors. However, this process doesn’t happen overnight. Spending out a foundation in a way that is respectful and...
The Democracy Northwest Funders Table brings together funders focused on civic engagement, community power-building and making political representation more inclusive and accountable. Conversations can include guest speakers ranging from grassroots advocates to elected officials.
This...
The Building Community Philanthropy initiative helps strengthen the capacity of community foundations, United Ways and identity-based foundations to drive meaningful progress in their communities.
Launched in 2019, the Go Kids program aimed to overcome Oregon’s opportunity gap that is created by factors like where a person lives, their race and family background. Through its four years of operation, the initiative would grant over $2 million dollars in funding for Oregon’s underserved...
In the past few years, donor-advised funds have become a huge part of the conversation about charitable giving. But there is deep debate around donor-advised funds (DAFs). How can we increase the potential for DAFs to operate transparently, accountably and effectively as tools for charitable...
For nearly 25 years, TGP senior advisors have been designing and facilitating strategy projects for a wide range of clients from small family and community foundations to large private foundations, philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) and funder collaboratives.
Across our team, we...
Join us for this in-person gathering in Seattle, Washington for individuals who work in philanthropy and identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a person of color (BIPOC) to come together for informal conversation, connection, good food and drinks!
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