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May 10, 2021 to May 12, 2021
9:30am to 1:30pm
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The role of a family foundation CEO is unique, often bridging generations of family members, community leaders, staff, advisors and partners. Expectations can be challenging to meet and boundaries are sometimes vague and ever-changing. Success in this role requires a cadre of specialized...

April 2021 |

Hello Friends,

As the chair of the nominating and governance committee, it is my pleasure to announce that we are opening the call for nominations for the Philanthropy Northwest Board of Directors. There are currently five open seats.

As a Philanthropy Northwest member, your...

Liz Medicine Crow in conversation at Philanthropy Northwest's 2019 Conference
April 2021 | The Giving Practice

Our role as leaders in philanthropy, the challenges we face and the strength we find 

Featured Image: Courageous Leadership with SECF: Our roles as leaders in philanthropy and the challenges we face
April 2021 |

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of Philanthropy Northwest, I want to thank Kiran for her outstanding leadership and wish her the best as she transitions to her next chapter in public service.

She has left a lasting impact on the philanthropic sector and it has been an honor and...

Kiran Ahuja on stage at the Philanthropy Northwest Annual Conference in 2019
March 2021 |

In honor of Women’s History month, we sat down with Maria Kolby-Wolfe, Washington Women’s Foundation’s new president and CEO to get her thoughts on the significance of their women-powered collective giving model, the...

Graphic with Maria Kolby-Wolfe's headshot and text that says "A Conversation with WA Women's Foundation's New CEO"
March 16, 2021 to March 25, 2021
9:00am to 2:00pm
PDT

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is a virtual convening in Washington, DC, that brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to meet with Congress to discuss issues of critical importance to philanthropy and our communities. Each year, Philanthropy Northwest leads a delegation from our region. Join us!

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February 11, 2021
12:00pm to 1:15pm
PST

Many philanthropic families have a strong sense of identity, defined by their traditions and culture and carried out through their commitments to one another and the public trust. A clear family identity is driven by a shared purpose and philosophy, which in turn promotes a successful collective...

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