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At GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington our mission is to promote effective philanthropy in Oregon and southwest Washington by providing our members with the services and support they need to succeed.
GRANTMAKERS allows funders to engage at the local level by providing space - both literally and figuratively - for funders to come together address community issues, explore solutions, celebrate successes and share best practices.
Recent News
Regence Foundation awards $220,400 in grants to Northwest nonprofits
Posted On Aug 26, 2010
Grants address health care access needs ranging from rural health to palliative care
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Regence Foundation announced today that it has awarded $220,400 to five Northwest nonprofits. The grants address health care access needs in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
“The Regence Foundation believes that access to quality, affordable care is the key to a healthy community,” said Michael Alexander, Regence Foundation board chair. “As a Foundation that’s part of a health insurance company, it’s our responsibility and commitment to the community to support nonprofits working to get people the care they need and bringing attention to key health issues.”
- University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, WA): $100,000 to address disparities in palliative care, measure outcomes and create guidelines from its new Primary Palliative Care Program. The program works to improve continuity and quality of care for terminally ill patients who lack a primary care provider.
- Familias en Accion (Portland, OR): $77,700 to increase breast cancer screening rates among Latinas in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties, and develop policy recommendations to help remove barriers to care for Latinas diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Morrow County Community Health Improvement Partnership (Heppner, OR): $22,400 to support a new community collaborative made up of local health care providers and local government, community organizations and businesses. Its goal is to increase access to treatment locally and improve the health of residents in this rural north-central Oregon county.
- Snake River Community Clinic (Lewiston, ID): $10,300 to help hire a continuity of care provider at the clinic and to support basic lab tests for new patients. The clinic is shifting its focus from one-time visits and urgent care to primary care for vulnerable populations.
- Children’s Cancer Association (Portland, OR): $10,000 to build three new mobile music carts for hospitalized children and teens at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. The music cart program, called MusicRx®, provides in-room, one-on-one music experiences for hospitalized children, as well as on-call palliative music for children and their families at end-of-life.
Several of these grants were awarded through The Regence Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation. For more information about The Regence Foundation, please visit http://www.regencefoundation.org.
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Welcomes Mr. William R. Swindells to Board
Posted On Aug 13, 2010
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation is proud to welcome Mr. William R. Swindells as the newest member to its board of directors, effective September 1, 2010. Mr. Swindells is joining the board as Mr. Bill Blount retires from foundation service. Mr. Swindells brings to Miller Foundation a unique blend of business expertise and non-profit service.
William received his bachelor’s degree in economics in 1979 from the University of Oregon and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1983. He went on to build his career in the areas of start-up management, real estate development, corporate finance and lending. He has held positions at US Bank of Oregon, First Interstate Bank, Bank of America, Norris, Beggs & Simpson, Trammell Crow Company, and helped develop start-ups Purple Mountain Media and Columbia River Newspapers.
Prior to joining Miller Foundation, William has distinguished experience in the non-profit sector, serving as board chair for Clackamas Community College Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, University of Oregon Foundation and Oregon Public Broadcasting. He currently serves on the board of Trillium Family Services and the Lake Oswego School Board. His philanthropic experience includes serving as Trustee for the Ann and Bill Swindells Charitable Trust and volunteering for the Oregon Community Foundation.
Mr. Swindells currently works as an independent investor and developer.
Job Postings
Program Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust
Posted On Aug 25, 2010
Meyer Memorial Trust is seeking applicants for a Program Officer to manage a portfolio of grants and social investments. We are looking for an innovative individual with a commitment to and experience in the social sector and public service and who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce. Competitive salary and benefits package.
View position profile and application instructions
No phone calls, please.
Closing date: September 20.
Partnership & Development Director for Social Venture Partners Portland (SVPP)
Posted On Aug 3, 2010
Social Venture Partners Portland is seeking a full-time Partnership & Development Director to work directly with the Executive Director to:
- serve and draw on the philanthropic interests of Partners;
- facilitate engagement of our Partners to strengthen SVPP and SVPP Investees;
- develop and manage educational, social and family service programs;
- assist with marketing, recruitment and revenue development; and,
- manage various tracking, outcome and evaluation tools.
The Director will have significant interaction with accomplished professionals in the business, funding and nonprofit sectors.
To apply:
Review: SVPP Partner & Development Director Full Description
Submit one-page cover letter and resume to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Review of applications begins 8/16/10.
