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Civic Engagement & Public Policy
March 2015 |
Jeff Clarke, CEO | Relationships with elected officials at the local, state and federal levels are the center of policy work. At the same time, these important relationships are but one of many necessary for influence within our large, complex policy ecosystem. Building relationships within the administration and across agencies, at all levels of government, is equally important. Mapping this part of the ecosystem and building relationships is a current focus of our policy work.
January 2015 |
Jeff Clarke, CEO | Happy New Year! A year ago, Carol Lewis and I identified philanthropic themes we thought would define our region in 2014. In revisiting those themes, thinking about the many conversations I had last year and looking to the year ahead, they continue to resonate strongly.
January 2015 |
2014 was a big year in Northwest philanthropy. As we reflected back on the year gone by, we put together this brief interactive presentation that shares some of the year's highlights in Northwest philanthropy. Fittingly, this presentation is about you, the work you're doing and the impact you're having in the world.
November 20, 2014
12:00pm PST
Webinar
What a dramatic and historic election night! Americans for the Arts Action Fund is presenting a comprehensive webinar and report on the 2014 elections and the arts.
November 12, 2014
1:00pm to 1:45pm
PST Please join Assistant Secretary for the Office of Innovation and Improvement Nadya Chinoy Dabby and leaders from philanthropy and the Foundation Center to learn all about this year’s Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) Competition and how you can help support a portfolio of evidence based and emerging educational programs from around the country that are ready for scale.
November 7, 2014
9:30am to 10:15am
PST Please join Secretary Arne Duncan & Deputy Assistant to the President for Education Policy Roberto Rodriguez to learn more about the upcoming White House Early Education Summit and how you, your business or foundation can get involved.
September 2014 |
by Jeff Clarke, CEO | Do we perceive discussions about social values, transparency and accountability as a threat or do we welcome the chance to openly debate the role of philanthropy in our democracy?