Economy - Downturn & Recovery: Family Foundation Resources
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Family Foundation Resources
“Member Tips for Tough Economic Times”
Association of Small Foundations
The Association of Small Foundations shares with its members strategies for navigating these tough economic times.
“Families Step Up to Meet Economic Crisis”
National Center for Family Philanthropy
The National Center for Family Philanthropy offers a free edition of its e-newsletter Passages which concentrates on the current state of the economy and how family foundations are responding.
“Strategies for Foundations to Save Resources”
Financial Times UK
This FT.com article addresses ways to cope with dwindling resources and continue to support the causes and institutions you care about.
“Asset Declines and Investment Strategy Changes by Family, Independent, and Public Foundations”
Council on Foundations
Survey results just released by the Council on Foundations at the Family Philanthropy Conference in Indianapolis showed that family, independent, and public foundations experienced a 28 percent decline in their asset values over the course of 2008. Many foundations have not made major changes to their investment strategies, but a substantial proportion are making changes in their investment managers, their diversification, and aggressiveness of their investment strategies. Read the survey highlights and survey findings online.
*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
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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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