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April 2014 | Philanthropy Northwest
We've got a big conference coming up, and we're thrilled that Kelly Brown, director of the D5 Coalition, will be joining us to talk about diversity, equity and inclusiveness in philanthropy in both a plenary and a workshop session. To whet your appetite, here's a short interview Philanthropy...
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January 2016 | Philanthropy Northwest
Pay for Success (PFS) is a form of government contracting in which third-party investors, including foundations, commit to paying the upfront costs for providing evidence-based social services; government agencies repay investors with a modest return if the program achieves the agreed-upon outcomes...
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July 2015 | Philanthropy Northwest
Allison Parker, Seattle Foundation | Like Chambers Bay, our region's impact investing network is a complex course: alluring with breathtaking views, but filled with hidden bumps, tough climbs and other potential hazards. By mapping out this ecosystem, we see that our role is to build on our...
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November 2017 | Philanthropy Northwest
One of the best ways to learn about our regional communities is to spend time in community and experience local passions, concerns, and commitments firsthand. In this blog post, I share my experiences and key takeaways from the Walla Walla Valley Funders' Tour that I had the pleasure of attending...
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July 2015 | Philanthropy Northwest
Following up on its 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, Starbucks has announced two supplementary efforts "to support economic development and social change in diverse, urban communities by helping young people connect with meaningful employment and pathways to success." The first is to open stores...
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March 2018 | Philanthropy Northwest
With spring in the air, the sun is more out and about—and so are we! We’ve been working tirelessly to create change that matches the welcome change of the seasons. From advancing our commitment to equity to expanding philanthropy’s role in policy and advocacy, we have fully embraced our expanded...