About Governance
GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington views governance as the people, policies, and processes that provide the framework within which our member organizations make decisions and take actions to optimize outcomes related to their grantmaking.
To learn more about specific grantmaking tools click Link to Grantmaking Tools to access information on everything from site visits to application forms.
The Good Govenance Member Intiative & Accountability
As part of the Good Governance Initiative, Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington seeks to discover ways that our members can all be more effective and accountable. Our members are currently engaged in an ongoing conversation about what “best practices” fit us and our region.
To learn more about the principles & practices being devloped as a part of the Good Governance Member Initiative click Link to the Good Governance Member Initiative
As new accountability resources become available, we’ll add them to our resources and will publicize opportunities for you to participate in teleconferences with national experts on a variety of subjects pertaining to good governance. If you have a particular need or find a resource you would like to share with colleagues.
To explore accountability resources click Link to Accountability Resources
Other Areas of Governance
Below is a current list of the other areas of governance represented in GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s Resource Library.
- Please click on a link below to view materials available online
- Call 503.226.6340 to speak with a GRANTMAKERS staff member about obtaining more information
- Call GRANTMAKERS to find out what other members have had similar experiences around your area of interest
OTHER AREAS OF GOVERNANCE
Diversity
Ethics
Boards & Trustees
Finance
General
Lobbying
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Organizational Structure
Community Foundations
Corporate
Family
Public