Many communities experience both connectedness but also increasing polarization. This has its dynamics in smaller, rural communities where people often have a very private ethos yet know each other very well and have traditionally shouldered many community...
In times of uncertainty, the necessity to shift and evolve often presents our greatest opportunity. Over the past four years, our sector has set aside long-standing practices to make way for greater nimbleness, flexibility and equity in response to our grantee partners and the communities we...
You may have noticed a few updates on our website, including an evolved logo and other tweaks to our branding. Our refreshed look and feel reflect the exciting ways that we’ve been evolving as a practice over the years, and we’re eager to take this opportunity to re-introduce ourselves and share...
This article was originally published by South Seattle Emerald (SSE) on February 9, 2024; Philanthropy Northwest has cross-posted it here with their permission. See the original piece on ...
We believe in the power of peer learning. This year, we are leaning into spaces where our network can learn from one another, and cohorts are a great chance for us to do just that. Cohorts are unique structured opportunities for our partners to connect, deepen their relationships, advance and...
Our PNW24 conference is the gathering for philanthropic partners across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and beyond. At Philanthropy Northwest, we are proud of our nearly 50 years as a network and our deep experience working in philanthropy in the region. We also have...
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...
