At our last Philanthropy Northwest Network Call in July, we delved into the growing movement of foundations choosing to spend out their resources and close their doors. This thoughtful process, known as sunsetting, requires careful planning and intentionality to respect and support the work of...
The Arcora Foundation addresses inequities in dental care through their rich community programs including their mobile dental clinic and no-cost referral services, along with their Capital Clinic Access (CCA) Grants program. The CCA grants provide capital funding to federally qualified health...
This past May, my fellow TGP Senior Advisor Lalitha Vaidyanathan and I were among the fortunate attendees of the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ (GEO) annual conference as both session facilitators and participants.
As we stepped into the main plenary room on the first day, I...
This past March the Innovia Foundation partnered with the nonprofit Community Heart & Soul (CH&S) to bring the latter’s resident-engagement model to small towns in Idaho and eastern Washington. The program asks locals what they love about their community and what future communal goals...
Launched in 2019, the Go Kids program aimed to overcome Oregon’s opportunity gap that is created by factors like where a person lives, their race and family background. Through its four years of operation, the initiative would grant over $2 million dollars in funding for Oregon’s underserved...
Giving circles have existed for a long time as a way for groups of people to pool together money or resources to give away. Their popularity has grown recently, and many funders now see giving circles as an impactful tool to empower and strengthen their communities. We asked two of our community...
Considering diverse perspectives and experiences is critical to effective grantmaking and foundation programming. Practicing equity requires slowing down to reflect on the ways we can facilitate a more equitable and inclusive grantmaking process. This training is designed for mid-to senior-level...
