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Civic Engagement & Public Policy

February 17, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am
PST

The Tribal Broadband Learning Community engages in monthly convenings to discuss topics related to broadband strategies for tribal communities.

During this session, we will consider the long and, at times, complicated history of tribal nations and the Federal...

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January 2021 |
“Foundations on the Hill is one of the few opportunities to hear directly from experts in public policy in the areas your foundation is interested in - with the added benefit of speaking directly to your congressional delegation.” - Mike Halligan, Executive Director of the ...
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December 18, 2020
1:30pm to 3:00pm
PST

In Washington, people with low and middle incomes pay six times more in state and local taxes as a share of their income than the wealthiest one percent. Our state-funded services and programs rely on a stable and equitable tax system. How does it work? Why do people say it is regressive? How does it impact everyone in our state and the critical work of nonprofit organizations?

December 15, 2020
10:00am to 12:00pm
PST

Trusted messengers. Inclusive communities. These have been the major lessons from 2020 Census outreach, and they remain important for a range of issues, from response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine uptake to inclusive regional planning and economic recovery. Join Census Legacies for a national launch with partners across the country. 

December 10, 2020
10:00am to 11:00am
PST

Census Legacies project builds on the foundations of census coalitions to create stronger and more equitable communities. At this meeting, you will learn about the rapidly growing peer-learning network seeking to re-purpose Census outreach tables from around the country to shape the future of our regions.

November 2020 |

A reflection from our public policy and advocacy staff.

The 2020 election capped a year of turmoil across our country and in our communities. From the onset and resurgence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, to the national reckoning with systemic racism in the wake of police...

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November 13, 2020
10:00am to 11:30am
PST
Virtual

Following last week’s conversation on philanthropy’s response to the elections, we will focus on some of the big questions and actions for our sector in transitioning to the important work ahead of us. We will be joined by leaders who will share perspectives and strategies for philanthropy’s...

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