Education and the Role of Philanthropy

The Oregon Community Foundation commissioned a report on education in Oregon and the role for philanthropy in addressing education needs.  The report highlights strengths and weaknesses in Oregon education and calls on OCF and others to play a larger role in improving education.  The report, “Opportunities and Options in Oregon Education Philanthropy,” is available on the OCF website at: http://www.ocf1.org/news/research_reports.html

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2008 REGIONAL CONFERENCE

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GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington

From Roots to Treetops: Growing, Connecting, & Sustaining Strong Communities

October 15th, 16th, 17th
Five Pine Lodge
Sisters, Oregon

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FAMILY FOUNDATION & CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE

Vetting Grants Management Systems

Thursday, July 10, 2008
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
YWCA, Third Floor Conference Room
1111 SW 10th
Portland

Members $15, Nonmembers $35
Register: or 503.226.6340
Lunch will be provided.
*Open to all members

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WEBINAR

How Funders Can Choose to Manage Advocacy Campaigns

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
There is no registration fee to participate in the Webinar.
Register online at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB227XB6GB5M8

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THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Funder Collaboratives: Why & How Funders Come Together

Sponsor: The Standard
Thursday, July 17, 2008
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland

$15 Members
$35 Non-members

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SOCIAL FORCES & SYSTEM DYNAMICS CONFERENCE

Kaiser Permanente, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, Northwest Health Foundation, and GREX, an affiliate of the A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems

July 17-19, 2008 in Troutdale, Oregon
For more information, visit:  http://www.nwhf.org/events/systemshealth.php