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December 10, 2024
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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.

This...

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November 15, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
PST

As we are grappling with the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, participation in the democratic process should not be halted. For many Americans, our current electoral system is a barrier to full engagement. And, to be able to encourage people in our communities to participate...

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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...

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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...

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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