As foundation staff and boards continue to do the critical work of consciousness raising*, relationship-building and culture-shifting along their racial equity** journeys we’re increasingly hearing our clients ask, “What’s next?” “How do we go deeper?” “How do we put our commitment into practice...
Over the last several months, Philanthropy Northwest has been attempting to deepen and expand the conversation around reparative action in philanthropy within our region. To do this, we sought to lean into learning from and about folks who are already engaged in the journey of repair through...
At Philanthropy Northwest, our commitment to building connections and understanding the unique needs of our members takes us on exciting journeys. As part of our #PNWOnTheRoad initiative, we embarked on the ultimate philanthropy road trip, extending outreach to our members and partners...
This year, our Philanthropy Northwest staff packed up our bags and took a road trip to visit members throughout our region as part of #PNWOnTheRoad. Through these trips, we set out to reconnect in person with our members and partners, do some shared learning and find out more about what our...
In late 2021, LBC Action invited Philanthropy Northwest to explore a partnership with the WA Outdoors Project, an initiative to strengthen organizational collaboration to promote equitable resources and opportunities for Washington youth to connect to the outdoors. Philanthropy Northwest is...
Bringing younger generations into the governance of family foundations is exciting and a bit complicated. When the governing generation “hands over the keys,” it often prompts families to reconsider the impact and legacy of their wealth.
For the Kelleys, it was also an opportunity for...
The GoWest Foundation (GWF) strengthens “the lives of people and communities” through a network of credit unions in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Their vision is an environment where people achieve financial prosperity and communities can thrive. Operating for over 25...
