We invite our Oregon and Southwest Washington members and partners to attend Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington's annual conference this May.
We know that change is inevitable and we have the opportunity to explore how it can be used to transform us. At this year’s...
The Democracy Northwest Funders Table brings together funders focused on civic engagement, community power-building and making political representation more inclusive and accountable.
This session will focus on narrative and its ability to shape cultural understanding and structural...
How prevalent are white nationalist groups in the Northwest? The racist fringe subculture that led the U.S. capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021 is part of a larger movement. Its “alt-right” coalition is shaping the public narrative on national policies, endangering community cohesion and...
As 2020 presented extraordinary challenges to communities around the world, we witnessed incredible resilience and ingenuity across nonprofit organizations here in the Northwest as they bravely served their communities. At Bank of America, we focus on fostering economic mobility in the...
Oregon was underprepared to ensure a complete count in the 2020 Census. An undercount could reduce funding and representation for hard-to-count populations like rural communities and people of color, as well as put a projected additional congressional seat in jeopardy. The United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and the Northwest Health Foundation, along with 15 other funders, created the Census Equity Funders Committee of Oregon (CEFCO) in 2018. They pitched in funding for census work and convinced the State of Oregon and City of Portland to pool resources into their single campaign, which totaled nearly $10 million. This Oregon Bright Spot details the story of this partnership that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, led to achieving a self-response participation rate in the 2020 Census that approximately matched the previous census.
Join us in Portland, OR in partnership with Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, for our signature training Grantmaking with an Equity Lens. This day-long training prepares you to bring equitable practices more deeply into your grantmaking process.
Ballot initiatives provide voters with some information on proposed initiatives, but not all of them provide a full explanation, offer pro/con arguments or include a fiscal note. What is the role of the state in providing clear, unbiased information such that voters can make an informed decision...
