About Philanthropy

What is Philanthropy? Philanthropy can be defined in many ways. The word comes from the Greek, meaning “love for mankind.” Modern definitions include the concept of voluntary giving by an individual or group to promote the common good and improve the quality of life.

To learn more about the basic types of organized philanthropy click Link to Philanthropy Basics.

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*New* Regional Philanthropy Calendar

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2008 REGIONAL CONFERENCE

**SAVE THE DATE**

GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington

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

October 15th, 16th, 17th
FivePine Lodge
Sisters, Oregon

Featuring:

Questions: or 503.226.6340


Conference Agenda: click here

Accommodations: click here

Registration: click here

Directions: click here

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THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Racial and Ethnic Inequities—
The Relationship to Health (and Other) Disparities

Sponsor: Arnerich Massena & Associates, Inc.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Kaiser Town Hall Ballroom
3704 N Interstate, Portland
Parking is available on NE side of the building and the location is accessible by light rail.

Lunch Included
$15 Members $35 Non-members
To Register: or 503.226.6340

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FUNDERS TOUR

Confederated Tribes Grande Ronde Reservation


Sponsored by: Spirit Mountain Community Fund

Thursday, September 22, 2008
8:00 am – 5:00 pm*

Members: $45 Nonmembers: $65
or 503.226.6340

*A bus will leave Portland at 8:30 am from 6100 SW Raab Road, Portland
http://www.pfcn.org/visitors/directions/3-visitors/4-directions.htmland return around 5:00 pm

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Annual Conference

Philanthropy Northwest

Wednesday, September 24 – Friday, September 26
Idaho

CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE

Topic: TBA

Sponsor: Pacific Power Foundation
Thursday, October 2, 2008
7:30 – 9:00 am
Portland