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Philanthropy Northwest

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Philanthropy Northwest is a regional network of foundations and grantmaking organizations, and a fiscal sponsor of projects to promote and drive philanthropic impact across the United States. The Seattle-based organization was founded in 1976 and belongs to the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.

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Mission

Philanthropy Northwest promotes, facilitates and drives collaborative action by philanthropic organizations to strengthen communities in our region.

Vision

Northwest communities have vibrant, healthy futures that honor our past, our people and our cultures.

Structure

Under the leadership of Interim CEO Audrey Haberman since March 2016, Philanthropy Northwest includes a six-state learning network, a consulting practice and an innovation lab.

  • Learning Network: More than 180 foundations and corporate giving programs investing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming and Washington belong to this regional association. Lead sustaining partners include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Boeing Company, JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft Corporation. A biennial Trends in Northwest Giving report surveys foundations and companies in this six-state region about their charitable giving.
  • The Giving Practice: A national consulting team that works with philanthropic families, foundations and corporations on strategy, facilitation, collaboration, coaching and impact investing.
  • Innovation Lab: Philanthropy Northwest fiscally sponsors innovative philanthropy projects working regionally and nationally, including Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project and Community Democracy Workshop.

    • Publications

    Philanthropy Northwest produces research and reports on topics of philanthropic interest regionally and nationally. Publications released in 2014, 2015 and 2016 include Philanthropy and the Renewal of Democracy: Is It Time to Step Up Our Game?, Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and DIY Strategy Improvements: 10 Activities for Community Foundations. From 2006 to 2014, it also collected regional grantmaking data for a biennial Trends in Northwest Giving report.

    Fellows

    Philanthropy Northwest launched the Momentum Fellowship in Fall 2015. The program prepares professionals from underrepresented communities, particularly communities of color, for successful careers in the philanthropic sector. The nine Momentum Fellows were placed at six participating foundations: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Northwest Health Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Pride Foundation and Rasmuson Foundation.

    References

    Philanthropy Northwest Wikipedia
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