On Tuesday, November 18, we held our annual member meeting at the Independent Sector conference in Seattle. Here's what happened.
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November 2014 |
by Kristen Holway | I recently spoke with Onora Lien, of the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, about Ebola fears, preparedness and response. Here's what I learned:
October 2014 |
On Wednesday, October 29, Philanthropy Northwest members joined representaitves from many of the organizations involved in this unique partnership for a tour of the building, an inside look at its transformation and an briefing on the amazing work that is already or soon will be housed there.
October 2014 |
by Sindhu Knotz, partner, The Giving Practice | In late September, I attended the Marguerite Casey Foundation’s 2014 National Convening in Atlanta, as part of a team providing facilitation support. This year the convening brought together nearly 200 grantee partners of the foundation and, in keeping with the Marguerite Casey Foundation’s movement building strategy, launched a new national membership organization called Equal Voice Action. I found inspiration, renewal and a heck of dance party.
September 2014 |
by Jeff Clarke, CEO | Do we perceive discussions about social values, transparency and accountability as a threat or do we welcome the chance to openly debate the role of philanthropy in our democracy?
September 2014 |
by Kristen Holway | Small foundations and family funds are increasingly providing essential investments to small organizations based in developing countries. These funders tend to be nimble, tolerate risk and understand the need for both seed funding and general operating grants. However, it can be challenging to evaluate small, international investments. How can a small foundation engaged in international philanthropy right-size their evaluation expectations and practices?
September 2014 |
Last month, we fielded two short surveys to our members: one about public policy work and one about mission investing. Here's what we found.