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August 2021 | The Giving Practice
In 2011, when I was invited by Philanthropy Northwest (PNW) to design the next version of The Giving Practice (TGP), I couldn’t imagine why they’d want me. Honestly, I was a little cynical about the field of philanthropy. At the time, I noticed how some of my philanthropy peers would avoid spaces...
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November 2015 | Philanthropy Northwest
Jeff Clarke, CEO | How can we better initiate, nurture and participate in conversations that engage communities in creating their own solutions? What are the challenges, risks and rewards of entering into open, authentic conversations that generate shared understanding and joint action? Which...
Event
Philanthropy Northwest
November 1, 2017 to November 2, 2017
9:00am to 5:00pm
AKDT Anchorage, AK
This comprehensive, two-day educational program was developed by experts in the philanthropic sector, and facilitated by seasoned practitioners. Philanthropy Institute: Practical Skills & Strategies for Emerging Practitioners ( formerly known as Best Practices): is the field’s standardized...
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August 2021 | The Giving Practice
Dear Friends, Audrey Headshot Cropped.png After 11 years with The Giving Practice and Philanthropy Northwest I’ve decided to embark on a new journey as the CEO of the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation in Seattle beginning in September. So many of my conversations with clients have been about...
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September 2017 | Philanthropy Northwest
In the Northwest, most foundations are located in urban areas, and philanthropic dollars are concentrated in those hubs. A June 2015 article in Nonprofit Quarterly found that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s effort to increase philanthropic investment in rural areas failed to significantly move...
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December 2016 | Philanthropy Northwest
Democracy Northwest is a resource for philanthropists who might be motivated to devote more attention to strengthening democratic practices and institutions. At a time when our democracy is suffering from multiple afflictions, philanthropy has a unique opportunity to contribute to its...
