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MLK Day: A Time to Serve Our Communities
01/14/2016
Erin Thomas, Talent Partner and Board Liaison | ... love. And you can be that servant. Volunteers working with EarthCorps in Washington state during MLK Day of Service in ... Northwest employees will join me to volunteer with EarthCorps , helping restore the health of an urban forest in ... others?” Contact Erin Thomas at ethomas@philanthropynw.org . MLK Day: A Time to Serve Our Communities ... more »
Growing Into a New Role at Philanthropy Northwest
10/07/2015
... Partner and Board Liaison I spent the past seven years at EarthCorps — and am grateful for every second of working to ... liaison. She can be reached at ethomas@philanthropynw.org . Growing Into a New Role at Philanthropy Northwest ... more »
Six Qualities of Effective Servant Leadership
01/11/2017
Erin Thomas, Talent Partner | ... to improve air and water quality in south Seattle with EarthCorps . This Monday, we will roll up our sleeves, pull ... partner. She can be reached at ethomas@philanthropynw.org . Six Qualities of Effective Servant Leadership ... more »
Interior Secretary Jewell Briefs Philanthropy Northwest Learning Network
04/01/2015
... spent months last year “up to my knees in mud” with Earthcorps , planting Western redcedars and Douglas firs on ... more »
Using Foundation Powers for Good: Investing, Convening, Aligning
Publication date:
11/2015
The Russell Family Foundation's presentation on Investing, Convening and Aligning at Philanthropy Northwest's 2015 Local Matters: Washington convening.
The Giving Practice
The Giving Practice
Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children
Publication date:
04/2014
In this policy report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores the intersection of kids, race and opportunity.
Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations
Publication date:
09/2015
Seeking to increase their philanthropic impact, many engaged foundations are turning to impact investing. The reason is clear: The field and practice of impact investing have matured — structures are in place, best practices have emerged, and opportunities have multiplied — enabling more foundations to use this powerful tool. Yet entering unfamiliar terrain can be intimidating, and foundations with few or no staff face unique challenges even as they enjoy unique opportunities. Arabella Advisors, Exponent Philanthropy and Mission Investors Exchange address those challenges in this guide, including a program-related investment example from The O.P. & W.E. Edwards Foundation.
Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing
Publication date:
09/2013
The Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing provides reflections and resources for community foundations interested in learning abou
Glossary of Impact Investing Terms
Publication date:
06/2015
Mission Investors Exchange's glossary of more than 200 terms related to impact investing, from "acceleration" to "
The Foundation for the Mid South: More than Words Series
Publication date:
09/2005
The Foundation for the Mid South’s mission is to invest in people and strategies that build philanthropy and promote racial, social and economic equity in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Achieving Kindergarten Readiness for All Our Children: A Funder's Guide to Early Childhood Development from Birth to Five
Publication date:
10/2015
... comments and questions. Email earlychildhood@bridgespan.org to share your thoughts or for more information. Achieving ...
What Donors Value: How Community Foundations Can Increase Donor Satisfaction, Referrals, and Future Giving
Publication date:
04/2014
To better understand how community foundations can best respond to the current environment, CEP asked donors about how satisfied they are with the community foundations with which they work. What matters most to them?
Nov
21
Trump’s Presidency and the New Congress: What the Future Holds for Immigrants and Refugees
November 21, 2016,
10:00am to 11:30am
PSTWebinar
This webinar will ground funders in the immediate concerns facing immigrant and refugee communities; provide early analyses of the policy and political landscape including the new Congress; and offer a preview of plans to protect due process and fundamental rights at the local, state, and federal level. Funders will have the opportunity to discuss what can be done now to support immigrants and refugees and the organizations that serve them.
Oct
15-17
Women's Collective Giving Network 2015 National Leadership Forum
October 15, 2015, 5:00pm EDT to October 17, 2015, 12:00pm EDT
Charlotte, N.C.
Celebrate women-powered giving with your peers from around the nation. If you are a member of any of our WCGN member organizations, you're eligible for early bird rates through July 31.
Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next Generation Boards
Publication date:
04/2014
The National Center for Family Philanthropy and Youth Philanthropy Connect, a program of the Frieda C. Fox Foundation have joined together to bring new resources to the field of philanthropy focused on engaging the next generation of donors and family members. Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next Gen Boards is the first publication of its kind, offering a comprehensive overview of the growing practice among family foundations and donor advised fund holders of using next generation boards.
May
25
ComNetworkSeattle Kickoff Event
May 25, 2016,
5:30pm to 7:30pm
PDTSeattle, WA
Communications professionals from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector are invited to a kickoff event for the Seattle chapter of The Communications Network. The networking happy hour is co-hosted by Brotherton Strategies, Casey Family Programs, Philanthropy Northwest and Pyramid Communications.
Nov
1-3
Walla Walla Valley Funders' Tour
November 1, 2017 (All day) to November 3, 2017 (All day)
Sherwood Trust and Blue Mountain Community Foundation are hosting a tour for private foundations and corporate funders to learn about and explore the Walla Walla Valley, from Dayton, Washington to Walla Walla to Milton-Freewater, Oregon. This program will introduce some of the exciting and innovative collaborations in our rural communities and highlight opportunities for future philanthropic investment.