Diversity
About Our Resources
Connec+ipedia is a shared learning community for anyone interested in advancing the knowledge and efforts of those working for the common good. To promote this goal GRANTMAKERS has populated the site with our accountability and grantmaking resources - we encourage you to do the same! To view these resources click on the link below.
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You may also scroll down on this page to view reports/articles on diversity.
RESEARCH PROJECT: GIVING TO COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN OREGON
Open letter to Members
Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington
May 2010
Research Project Fact Sheet
Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington
May 2010
Research Project Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington
May 2010
OTHER RESOURCES
Communities of Color in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile
Curry-Stevens, A., Cross-Hemmer, A. & Coalition of Communities of Color
2010
Portland’s African American Leadership Forum
Northwest Area Foundation
April 2010
Vital Voices: Lessons Learned from Board Member of Color - A Preliminary Report
Boardsource
2009
Diversity: Policies & Practices Toolkit (click on the first link titled “Policies and Procedures” to view report)
The California Endowment
May 2009
Assessing the Recent GOSW/WVDO Economic Summit Activities from a Diversity Perspective
Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington
July 2009
MCF Policy on Inclusivity
Minnesota Council on Foundations
2009
How Foundations Can Do The Most to Advance the Needs of Minorities (You will need to register with Chronicle of Philanthropy to access full articles)
Full Article
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Septemeber 2009
Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons from the Field (find article under the heading “Diversity Monograph & Storytelling”)
Council on Foundations
December, 2008
Strengthening Nonprofit Minority Leadership and the Capacity of Minority-Led and Other Grassroots Community Based Organizations
Foundation Coalition, Weingart Foundation
December 2008
*New* Regional Philanthropy Calendar
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BIENNIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Charting The Course: Moving Forward in Challenging Times
Astoria, Oregon
October 13-15th 2010
- $295 First Member
- $275 Additional Members
- $395 Non-members
Learn more…
http://www.oldoregon.com/
Webinar: Scaling What Works from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)
Introducing Scaling What Works: What is it? Why should I care? How do I get involved?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
2:00 pm (EST)
Free to all grantmakers.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/228693801
Scaling What Works is the three-year initiative that will ensure funders and nonprofits have the tools, resources and skills needed to effectively increase the impact of community programs. During this informational session, Kathleen Enright, GEO’s President and CEO, will outline GEO’s plans for the project, describe how this project complements and supports the Social Innovation Fund, explain how this work fits into GEO’s primary programs, hear your interests and discuss how you can become more involved. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
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SOCIAL
Summer Social at the Schnitzer’s!
Hosted by Harold and Arlene Schnitzer through the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
1121 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97205
Rooftop Terrace
Beverages and summer appetizers included.
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340
More details to follow!
CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE
Continuing the Conversation
Sponsored by Pacific Power Foundation
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Key Bank Officers, Pac West Building
1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204
$10.00 Members, $35.00 Non-Members
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)or 503.226.6340
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Connecting the Dots: Health, Housing, and the Community Context
Presented by: Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, The Seattle Foundation, and Bullitt Foundation
September 14, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Seattle Lung Association
2625 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
To register, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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