As the chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (N&G), it is my pleasure to announce that we are opening the call for nominations for the Philanthropy Northwest Board of Directors. Based on the recommendations from staff and N&G, there are currently four open board seats.

As we embark on our vision for equity and racial justice for all communities, we are thrilled to invite strong philanthropic leaders and visionaries who are passionate about Philanthropy Northwest’s (PNW) mission to apply. Your voice as a Philanthropy Northwest member is critical in shaping our organization’s leadership.

This is my favorite board and it is the best board experience I have had in my 35 year career.

Current Board Member

Philanthropy Northwest strives to maintain diversity on its board to adequately represent the communities and regions in our network. This includes, but is not limited to, race and ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation, type of foundation, role within the organization, geography and urban/rural diversity.


Currently, our highest priorities are:

  • Funders located in and/or serving Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming
  • Individuals who are rurally located and/or rural-serving

Qualifications

We seek strategic philanthropic leaders who are committed to building strong, equitable and inclusive communities. Candidates must be a trustee, director or employee of a Philanthropy Northwest member organization.


Responsibilities include:

  • Bringing a strategic perspective to the sector and our evolving organization.
  • Promoting and serving as an ambassador of Philanthropy Northwest and the broader community, including attending Philanthropy Northwest’s conferences and programs.
  • Upholding the legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors.
  • Attending at least 75% of board and committee meetings in person (preferably), or by Zoom.
  • Serving on at least one board committee (to assist in their orientation, new board members are asked to serve on two committees for their first year)
  • Maintaining active membership in Philanthropy Northwest.
  • Making a personal contribution at a level that is meaningful to you.
     

The open call will close on April 23, 2025 at 5 pm PT.

All nominations will be considered. Membership will vote on a slate of board members electronically in September and results will be presented at our annual membership meeting this October.

Thank you for your ongoing contributions to our vibrant network!

Warren Brown

Vice Chair of Board Operations, Nominating and Governance Committee Chair, Philanthropy Northwest
Chief Executive Officer, College Spark Washington

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