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Civic Engagement & Public Policy

February 25, 2024 to February 28, 2024
All day
Washington D.C.

Tell Congress about the issues that matter to your communities at Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), the annual convening that brings together foundation leaders from across the country to speak with our elected officials. Each year, Philanthropy Northwest leads our region’s delegation and we hope...

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February 15, 2024
1:30pm to 2:45pm
PST

Philanthropy Northwest hosts this special prep webinar for our Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) delegation. Our staff will cover logistics, materials, lobbying and key topics for our upcoming meetings with Congress. Delegates will receive a link to this webinar via email and do not need to...

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February 6, 2024
1:30pm to 2:30pm
PST

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. To register for...

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January 19, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
PST

The pandemic reinforced nonprofit organizations’ nimble and flexible nature to meet the emergent needs of communities. As trusted entities, nonprofit organizations were awarded government grants and contracts to administer. Yet, there were financial and bureaucratic challenges that hindered...

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February 27, 2023 to March 1, 2023
All day
Washington D.C.

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is an annual convening in Washington, D.C., that brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to speak with our elected officials about issues of critical importance to philanthropy and our communities. Each year, Philanthropy Northwest...

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November 10, 2022
3:00pm to 4:30pm
PST

The Democracy Northwest Funders Table brings together funders focused on civic engagement, community power-building and making political representation more inclusive and accountable.

This session will focus on narrative and its ability to shape cultural understanding and structural...

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November 2022 |

On the eve of election day, it’s clear philanthropy has a pivotal role in sustaining a strong and inclusive democracy. During a time when public trust in our democratic institutions and productive civic discourse is significantly waning, philanthropy has an important role in supporting...

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