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Philanthropy Northwest
September 10, 2024
10:00am to 1:00pm
PDT

This training is designed for mid- to senior-level foundation program staff who are at the beginning of their thinking about how to apply equity in the practice of grantmaking and program development. The context is designed to focus on the individual role and the practice of equity in...

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July 2024 |

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...

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May 22, 2024
12:00pm to 1:30pm
PDT
BECU Headquarters

Corporate philanthropy is continuously evolving and adapting to meet current trends and societal needs. During this session, we are highlighting three powerful examples of organizations who have shifted their practices to be more equitable and intentional. We know it looks different at every...

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April 18, 2024
12:00pm to 1:00pm
PDT

Join Philanthropy Northwest and the Regional Community Foundation Network for an opportunity for community foundation grant staff to connect...

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January 2024 |

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...

The Power of Giving Circles
June 13, 2023
10:00am to 1:00pm
PDT

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...

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January 24, 2023
10:00am to 11:30am
PST

Family foundations have always been a force in rural communities. Two major factors influence this consistent presence: First, the wealth of many philanthropic families was developed and generated in rural environments, in industries like timber, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Second,...

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