About Philanthropy
What is Philanthropy? Philanthropy can be defined in many ways. The word comes from the Greek, meaning “love for mankind.” Modern definitions include the concept of voluntary giving by an individual or group to promote the common good and improve the quality of life.
To learn more about the basic types of organized philanthropy click Link to Philanthropy Basics.
*New* Regional Philanthropy Calendar
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BIENNIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Astoria, Oregon
October 13-15th 2010
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http://www.oldoregon.com/
THIRD THURSDAY
State of the State – Oregon’s Economic Outlook
Thursday, March 18, 2010
11:45 - 1:30 pm
Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209
*Lunch provided
$15 members, $35 non-members
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FAMILY FOUNDATION LEARNING EXCHANGE
Upcoming Conference & Programming
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
12:00 - 1:30 pm
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
1121 SW Salmon Street
Portland
Brown bag lunch encouraged.
$5 members, $15 non-members
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Celebration and Fundraiser
Justice within Reach
Celebration and fundraiser for the McKenzie River Gathering
Foundation—- one of Oregon’s leading social justice funders!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
http://www.mrgfoundation.org
THIRD THURSDAY
Topic: Communications Equity
Thursday, April 15, 2010
11:45 - 1:30 pm
Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209
*Lunch provided
$15 members, $35 non-members
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340