See the main events and programs we offer.

Philanthropy Northwest curates programs and experiences that meet the learning, networking and capacity-building needs of our diverse network of grantmakers. Our events align with our three focus areas that guide our work in supporting the philanthropic sector to increase equity and ensure our communities have vibrant, healthy futures.

Strengthening Philanthropy	Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Policy & Advocacy
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While we share many activities each month on our events calendar, here are some of our signature programs you can plan for:

Strengthening Philanthropy

• Philanthropy Northwest Conference. Held every other year in autumn, our conference is the largest gathering of philanthropy practitioners in the Northwest. No matter your role in a grantmaking organization, from CEOs to program officers to operations and communications staff –  the Philanthropy Northwest conference will leave you with new ideas you can implement in your work and new relationships to support your work with a vibrant network of peers.
• Philanthropy 101. This interactive, four-part virtual series helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. We cover philanthropy's history, foundation leadership and governance, a grantmaking overview, current issues and ways to stay connected within philanthropy.
• Philanthropy Northwest Network Calls. These bi-monthly conversations feature experts on key issues and emerging topics critically important to our sector and our communities. The Network Calls are open to anyone – you do not have to be a Philanthropy Northwest member to attend. Contact our staff to be added to the network calls listserv.
• Grantmakers in Action. This three-session series is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the "art of grantmaking," discover the latest in trust-based practices and engage in peer learning. You’ll leave with tangible practices to level up your grantmaking, tools to apply an equity lens in your work and peer connections with grantmakers from philanthropies across the Northwest.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion    

While most of our programs and learning opportunities use an anti-racist approach, the following are especially focused on expanding DEI in philanthropy, with an emphasis on learning in service of action and transformation.

• Grantmaking with an Equity Lens (GEL). This is a 3-hour training for mid- to senior-level foundation staff or trustees who are early in their thinking about how to apply equity in the practice of grantmaking and program development. Visit our Grantmaking with an Equity Lens webpage to learn more about bringing the training to your foundation.

Policy & Advocacy 

• Foundations on the Hill (FOTH). Every year, Philanthropy Northwest members gather with philanthropic leaders from across the country to meet with congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. and discuss issues that matter to our communities.

Affinity Groups

Our funder affinity groups are a great way to connect with other funders around shared interests, learning and action. Some examples include:

Alaska Funders Group	Corporate Funders Group
BIPOC Folks in Philanthropy Group	Regional Community Philanthropy Group
Black Folks in Philanthropy Group	Rural Funders Group

Many of these peer groups meet regularly (monthly, quarterly). If you are interested in joining one of these funders groups, have questions about them or would like to start your own group, please reach out to our programs team, and check out our events calendar to see what meetings are scheduled next.

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