As the chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, 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 the committee, there are currently four open board seats.

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

PNW 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.

My experience on this board is the best experience I have had of any board in my 35-year career. We are prepared and supported to have productive engagement as board members. That doesn't even touch on all of the fun [we have] around the important work.

Current Board Member

We welcome all nominations from throughout the region with a variety of expertise and currently, our highest priorities are funders located in and/or serving Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. 
 

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 financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to you.

Use these links to nominate yourself or nominate a colleague. 

The open call will close on April 27 at 5pm PT.  

All nominations will be considered. Philanthropy Northwest's 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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