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December 2020 |

Back in March, the Pacific Northwest was thrust into the spotlight as Seattle became the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis. During this critical moment for our region and our communities, Philanthropy Northwest responded by launching our COVID-19 Weekly Northwest Funders Calls to bring our...

Family wear face masks while walking in their neighborhood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2020 |

Arcora Foundation, a Seattle-based nonprofit funded by Washington’s largest dental benefits provider, Delta...

Native American woman looking off in distance
November 20, 2020
2:00pm to 3:00pm
PST

This meeting is for the Broadband Interest Group at Philanthropy Northwest. Our goal is to gain an action-oriented understanding of the role philanthropy can play in supporting broadband access, specifically in rural, Indigenous/Native communities and communities of color in our region...

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November 17, 2020
2:00pm to 3:00pm
PST

Nonprofits have been hard hit by COVID-19, including in Washington state. A new study from the University of Washington's Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy looks at the impact in terms of fundraising, programs, volunteerism, and operations, and also shares how nonprofits...

Image of report cover "Local Impacts of a Global Crisis" and picture of Mt. Rainier below
November 13, 2020
10:00am to 11:30am
PST
Virtual

Following last week’s conversation on philanthropy’s response to the elections, we will focus on some of the big questions and actions for our sector in transitioning to the important work ahead of us. We will be joined by leaders who will share perspectives and strategies for philanthropy’s...

Capitol Dome with the American Flag infront of it
November 6, 2020
10:00am to 11:30am
PST
Virtual

On the heels of Election Day, join us in a conversation about what we are hearing and learning from our communities, networks and the media about the stakes for the future. This will be a time to talk to your peers about your plans, your thoughts about pivots you may be making, and to ask each...

A close up of a persons hand filling in votes on a voters ballot to be mailed in.
October 23, 2020
10:00am to 11:30am
PDT
Virtual

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affects how the 2020 election is being conducted and has exacerbated existing racism and xenophobia. What can philanthropy do to support communities during what will be a bumpy election and aftermath? On this call, we will cover the impact of...

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