Build relationships and drive change – together.
You don’t have to do this work alone. Find your community, speak in first draft, engage in peer learning and grow through professional development opportunities by joining our peer networks and cohorts.
Peer Networks
Our peer networks — organized by region, identity, funder type or role — give you access to regular gatherings, curated resources and updates, dynamic listservs and opportunities to step into leadership roles. These are spaces where funders can show up as they are, share what’s on their minds and learn from others who’ve been there too. By joining, you'll tap into the collective strength and connectivity of the Philanthropy Northwest community.
Alaska Funders Group
This group is for funders and philanthropists who are located and/or serve communities in Alaska. They meet quarterly to learn from each other, collaborate on strategy, leverage resources and influence, and advance philanthropic impact in the state.
BIPOC Folks in Philanthropy Group
This group is for individuals working in philanthropy who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC). They meet to build community, foster meaningful relationships, and connect with others who share similar identities and experiences.
Black Folks in Philanthropy Group
This group is for individuals who work in philanthropy and identify as Black, African and/or African-American. They meet to develop authentic relationships, strengthen community bonds, and connect with peers who share similar lived experiences and identities.
Corporate Funders Group
This community of practice is for individuals who work in corporate philanthropy across the Northwest. Through regular convenings, the group engages in peer learning, collaborates on shared priorities, coordinates resources and works to advance philanthropic impact throughout the region.
Montana Funders Group
This group is for funders and philanthropists who are located and/or serve communities in Montana. They meet regularly to connect, collaborate and advance philanthropic impact in Montana.
Regional Community Philanthropy Group
This group is for professionals working at community philanthropy organizations (organizations that are place- or identity-based). They meet regularly to build relationships with each other and share learning on emerging sector topics.
Rural Funders Group
This group is for individuals working at philanthropic organizations located in and/or serving rural areas in the Northwest. They meet quarterly to deepen learning, cultivate relational spaces, and talk to each other about the challenges and opportunities in their communities.
Current Cohorts
Cohorts are unique, structured, long-term skill-building or capacity-building experiences for individuals looking for personal, interpersonal and organizational transformations. See our active cohorts below!
FutureMakers: Senior Leaders Cohort
Philanthropy is at a turning point. Right now, our sector’s senior leaders face complex challenges – deepening inequities, shifting expectations around justice and transparency, sector-wide burnout, rapid technological change, as well as the urgent call to reimagine how philanthropy shows up for the communities we serve. The FutureMakers Cohort gives leaders the tools, insights, relationships and development they need to meet today’s challenges and guide philanthropy toward a more courageous, innovative and community-centered future.
Looking to get more connected?
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're exploring existing networks or have an idea for something new, reach out to us at programs@philanthropynw.org.
Events Calendar
Browse and register for our upcoming gatherings and trainings on our events calendar.