Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington

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At GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington our goal is to help those who do good do it better.

We respect that giving away money is not as easy or seamless as it sounds. Everyday, trustees and staff of private, public, family, community and corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, and organized giving circles are making a difference. Effecting communities across Oregon and southwest Washington by distributing money with intention, integrity, and transparency.

GRANTMAKERS allows funders to engage at the local level by providing space - both literally and figuratively - for funders to come together. Through monthly programs, affinity groups, learning exchanges and one-on-one conversations, members address community issues, explore solutions, celebrate successes and share best practices.

Job Postings

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Administrative Assistant - The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington

Posted On May 6, 2008

Reports to: Program Officer
Overview:

The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative duties to support the work of the Foundation’s President and Program Officer.  Additionally, this person will answer telephones, greet guests and help ensure that all Community Foundation constituents are handled in a consistent, thoughtful and professional manner. 

The Community Foundation was established in 1984 to promote philanthropy in southwest Washington.  It is a team-oriented workplace with a full-time staff of seven people.

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume by May 15, 2008 to:

Administrative Assistant Search
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
1053 Officers Row
Vancouver, WA 98661

We expect to fill this position by May 31, 2008.  All applicants will be notified once a hiring decision has been made.

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Manager of Community Outreach - Portland Beavers & Portland Timbers Community Fund (PBPTCF)

Posted On Mar 27, 2008

Job Description: The Manager of Community Outreach position will report directly to the VP, Corporate Partnerships/Broadcasting.  This person will also oversee all aspects of the Portland Beavers & Portland Timbers Community Fund (PBPTCF), a donor advised fund that contributes over $100,000 a year to youth-focused non-profits in the greater Portland area.  Additionally, this person will manage player appearances, Kids Clubs, non-profit partner fund raising initiatives and assist with game promotions.

Required Prior Experience/Education: Two + years community relations/non-profit experience; experience advising Foundation or Community Fund gifts; B.A. degree; proficient communication and computer skills.

Hours of Work: This position will have game-day duties (80+ events). Typical hours of non-game day work will be 8:30 AM-5:30 PM.

Compensation Package:
1.  Full-time salary position, Salary D.O.E.
2.  Discretionary Bonus
3.  Health/Dental Insurance
4.  401K plan

Please send resume to Ryan Brach, VP of Corporate Partnerships/Broadcasting, at

Program Officer - Regence Foundation

Posted On Mar 27, 2008

Portland, OR or Seattle, WA

Bring your community relations background to the following role:
* Manage all components of grant-making for both the Regence Foundation and overall corporate community investment
* Assist in increasing Regence’s visibility throughout its markets, help to enhance the positive image of the company in the communities it serves and strengthen Regence’s corporate reputation through developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders, corporate charitable giving partners and nonprofit organizations

Combine your grant-making expertise with the following:
* Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 5-8 years experience in community relations, including professional experience in corporate giving, fundraising and/or grant-making
* Knowledge of community relations/charitable contributions principles and practices
* Experience in the health care industry is preferred
* Exemplary written and oral communication skills
* Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on grants and partnerships appropriate for either Regence’s corporate community investment purposes or the Regence Foundation
* Knowledge and application of best practices in grant-making
* Understanding of grants management software
* Proven ability to write strategically and creatively
* Analytical ability and strategic, tactical thinking
* Proven event planning and project management skills and experience
* Ability to prioritize and process multiple complex projects and deadlines with attention to detail and organization.
* Experience with grant-making evaluation and return-on-investment measurement
* Ability to creatively approach challenges and projects and to work both independently and in teams effectively for the best possible outcome

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

For consideration, please visit our Web site at http://www.regence.com/careers and Apply Online to Job #16345.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and smoke-free workplace. Drug Screening and Background Check is required.

http://www.regence.com/careers

Recent News

News archives…

SOCIAL FORCES & SYSTEM DYNAMICS CONFERENCE

Posted On May 6, 2008

July 17-19, 2008 in Troutdale, Oregon
For more information, visit:  http://www.nwhf.org/events/systemshealth.php

“Unless and until we become sensitive to the real power of the systems we
live in, and fully appreciate the implicit dynamics of those systems,
behavior change will be transient and situational change illusory.”
(Zimbardo, 2007)

Social forces are major determinants of our health. New research and recent
experiences - in our own lives and with those we live, work and serve -
prove this daily. Even diseases attributable to individual behavior, like
obesity, are influenced by underlying conditions such as poverty,
discrimination, stress, marketing by profit-driven global corporations,
substandard housing, built environments, and so forth. Health disparities
exist because of these forces.

This is why approaches that address only individual behavioral change are
no longer sufficient to improve health and prevent disease.

Those interested in learning more about how systems influence health are
invited to attend a three-day, nonresidential conference in Portland.
Leaders of nonprofit organizations that provide services to disenfranchised
members of our communities are particularly encouraged to register. Partial
scholarships are available for those representing or serving disadvantaged
communities and communities of color.

Curious? Attend one of two pre-conference informational sessions in
Portland:

1) May 15, 4 pm, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, 619 SW 11th Avenue,
Suite 300

2) May 20, 4 pm, Northwest Health Foundation, 221 NW Second Avenue, Suite
300

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette,
Northwest Health Foundation, and GREX, an affiliate of the A.K. Rice
Institute for the Study of Social Systems. 

Conference Info.pdf

Your Oregon, Your Health

Posted On Apr 23, 2008

OREGON HEALTH FORUM, OREGON HEALTH DECISIONS and NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION present:

Your Oregon, Your Health * Community meetings about health care * 13 cities around Oregon * May 1 - June 11 * 7 - 9 p.m.

Visit http://www.healthforum.org/events/meetings.html for a list of all the locations, directions and flyers en Espanol.

These meetings are being held on behalf of the Oregon Health Fund Board, whose 7 members have been tasked with reporting to the Oregon Legislature a plan to ensure health care for ALL Oregonians.

Join the conversation on quality and affordable health care. Your input will have an effect on the future of health care in our state. The greater the public input, the more inclusive the plan!

http://www.healthforum.org for more information.

Foundation Accountability Resources Announcement

Posted On Apr 16, 2008

FOUNDATION ACCOUNTABILITY RESOURCES

DJB Consulting has unveiled a comprehensive compilation of foundation accountability resources on our website at:

http://www.djbconsultingservices.com/resources

This is an updated, online version of the printed resource list that accompanies the foundation accountability self-assessment tool.  It is organized
using the same categories and topics that are used in the self-assessment tool.  You can download samples of governance policies and other documents, learn more about a specific accountability topic covered in the tool, and much more.  We’ve tried to compile the best resources we can find on foundation accountability issues.

FOUNDATION ACCOUNTABILITY SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL Q&A
DJB Consulting has also published answers to questions that we have received from foundations about topics covered in the self-assessment tool.  You can access this Q&A on our website at:

http://www.djbconsultingservices.com/resources/selfassessmentqa.html

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