Grantmaking Basics
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Additional Resources
Call 503.226.6340 to speak with a GRANTMAKERS staff member about obtaining a copy of the following resources or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Grantmaking Workshop
Regional Grant Managers Network
October 16, 2003
Prepared by LaVerne Woods, Davis Wright Tremaine
A presentation covering topics such as private foundation grantmaking, grants to public charities, public support, and many more.
Grantmaking and Other Charitabel Activities
Chapter 4 from The Handbook on Private Foundations
Council on Foundations
David F. Freeman
1991
This chapter covers the challenges and rewards of grantmaking.
First Steps to Successful Philanthropy
A compilation of resouces from a number of different foundations providing resources, principles and practices, framework for evaluating proposals, and staffing models.
The Craft of Grantmaking Project: Elements of a Grantmaker’s Role
Northern California Grantmakers
Carole Anderson
A worksheet covering the different aspects of a grantmaker’s role.
Grantmaking/Grantmaking Basics/GP_Grantmaking Basics_Tools_The Craft of Grantmkaing Project_Northern California Grantmakers.pdf
13 Tips for a Wise Grantmaker
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Jane Kendall
A reprint from Common Ground, NCCN’s bimonthly publication.
*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
To register, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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