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Civic Engagement & Public Policy

October 16, 2024
6:30pm to 8:00pm
PDT

Join political leader, columnist and bestselling author Steve Phillips and local civic organizations for a discussion on race, elections and how our modern day dilemmas are an extension of a fight that dates back to the Civil War.

In his new book...

'Securing a Multiracial Democracy: A Conversation with Steve Phillips.' It features a portrait of Steve Phillips wearing a light blue shirt, set against a black background with gold stars. The event details are listed below his image.
August 2024 |

We’ve all heard that a watched pot never boils, yet it seems that philanthropy has been staring at the same pot of water for decades now, hoping to achieve a different outcome. 

Too often, funders hinder nonprofits from serving their communities effectively by slowing down progress,...

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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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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