Donor Intent

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Articles

Living the Legacy
The Values of a Family’s Philanthropy Across Generations
Edited by Charles H. Hamilton, National Center for Family Philanthropy
2001.

How To Document Donor Intent
Essentials- Quarterly newsletter of the Association of Small Foundations
Spring 2007

Donor Intent: Preserving the Mission of Charitable Foundations
Washington Legal Foundation
by Lloyd H. Mayer
Number 43 of WLF’s Contemporary Legal Notes Series, January 2003.

Books

Splendid Legacy: The Guide to Creating Your Family Foundation
Virginia M. Esposito, National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2002
(Chapter 1 part c “Families Can Find Mission in Their Dreams)

Practices in Family Philanthropy Series
Grantmaking with a Purpose: Mission and Guidelines
Virginia Peckham, National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2000

National Center Journal Volume 3
Living the Legacy: The Value of a Family’s Philanthropy Across Generations
Charles H. Hamilton, National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2001

Voyage of Discovery
A Planning Workbook for Philanthropic Families
Alice Buhl, National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2001 (Section I-III)

Organizations

National Center for Family Philanthropy
Association of Small Foundations

 

 

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*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


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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

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