When Brenda Solórzano first joined Headwaters as the founding CEO in 2017, she knew she wanted to do philanthropy differently. “I had a vision to create an entire organization that is rooted in the notion of ceding power, creating more equitable ways to work together and being in authentic...
Join Philanthropy Northwest and Horizon Forum for a program tailored to empower community foundations in effectively communicating their values-aligned funding initiatives. This session will delve into strategic communication techniques to engage donors in meaningful conversations about values-...
How does your organization’s lifespan align with your family philanthropy’s mission and purpose? This webinar will guide families through making intentional decisions about their philanthropic lifespan. During the session we will hear real-life examples and discuss:
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As I reflect on the values that guide our work at Philanthropy Northwest, place and joy stand out as central to everything we do. These values are rooted in my own family’s history in the Northwest, from my Japanese grandfather’s immigration to Alaska over a...
Have you heard the good news? On December 19, 2023, Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with an extensive network of regional partners across the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and tribal communities), was ...
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,...
