GOAL: MEMBER BENEFIT
STRATEGY - INCREASING PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY
Guided by the organization’s 2009-2011 strategic goals GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s Program Committee is crafting the 2009 calendar with the goal of increasing program and service accessibility for all members. The board, program committee and staff have started to implement some basic strategies. Some of the current and ongoing strategies include:
“On Location” Programming
On Location Programs are Third Thursday programs that originate from outside of the Portland metro area and focus on a regionally relevant topic featuring, but not limited to, local speakers. They will be broadcast back to a gathering of funders in the Portland metro area by videoconference in order to encourage collaborative discussion and build connections.
Audio-conferencing & the Audio Recordings Library
With the help of Northwest Health Foundation, GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington will be able to facilitate live audio conferencing of Third Thursday, and other programs, when appropriate. Programs are also being recorded and made available via the website for download or desktop listening. To explore previously recorded programs through January 2009 please see below.
Access the Audio Recordings Library at: http://www.gosw.org/grant/makers/info/audio_recordings/
Increased Visibility
We are dedicated to increasing the visibility of programs and activities outside the Portland metro. They will be highlighted in the print and email newsletters. Additionally, we will be actively encouraging attendance by statewide funders, including targeted outreach and group transportation for interested members.
We are on the steep end of the learning curve in terms of both technology and effective outreach - we need your feedback, ideas, patience and partnership. Please contact staff by phone or email:
*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
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