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Civic Engagement & Public Policy

April 25, 2024
5:30pm to 6:30pm
EDT
Skyline Club

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy seeks to advance the understanding of the vital connections between philanthropy and policy. To this end, it is convening a series of interviews with leaders who can help illuminate how philanthropy can inform and influence key areas of policy that affect...

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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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...

Plum purple graphic that says "Democracy Northwest Funders" in white text in the left corner. On the right is a photo of a lady with curly hair holding a small American flag in her hand and an "I Voted" sticker on her shirt.
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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November 2022 | Philanthropy Northwest

The news plays a core role in people’s lives, but over time local and daily newspapers have closed their doors, leaving local residents less informed and connected to key issues that affect their communities. Recognizing this issue, funders in Central Washington created The Yakima Free Press...

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October 26, 2021 to October 28, 2021
All day

The Central America Donors Forum (CADF) is the premier networking and learning space to advance philanthropy and development efforts in Central America. Each year, the Forum brings together hundreds of leaders...

2021 Central America Donors Forum Conference