The Democracy Northwest Funders Table brings together funders focused on civic engagement, community power-building and making political representation more inclusive and accountable. Conversations can include guest speakers ranging from grassroots advocates to elected officials.
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At Philanthropy Northwest, one of our organizational values is place. We are inspired and grounded in the diversity of our region’s people and cultures, and we are proud to call the Northwest our home.
This year at our PNW24 conference, we are leaning into this value by highlighting and...
This year, our Philanthropy Northwest staff packed up our bags and took a road trip to visit members throughout our region as part of #PNWOnTheRoad. Through these trips, we set out to reconnect in person with our members and partners, do some shared learning and find out more about what our...
Montana Community Foundation mobilizes the ...
How prevalent are white nationalist groups in the Northwest? The racist fringe subculture that led the U.S. capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021 is part of a larger movement. Its “alt-right” coalition is shaping the public narrative on national policies, endangering community cohesion and...
Humanities Montana, a grantmaker that also conducts programs to support civil society, noticed a growing lack of positive discourse around policy issues. Society can achieve greater progress on policy solutions if people developed greater skills in collaborating to addressing public problems. With funding from The Charles Engelhard Foundation in New York, Humanities Montana prepared for the launch of their new Democracy Project in 2020. The initiative groups interested students with a community organizer and their local library. Read the full story of this Montana Bright Spot.
Join the local Montana philanthropic community for the latest updates on COVID-19 related challenges and opportunities. These weekly meetings are an opportunity to hear updates on community needs and share out on current philanthropic responses. Funders not located in Montana but provide funding...