Member Involvement
GRANTMAKERS is a member-directed organization. The strength of our organization lies in the involvement and commitment of our membership. There are opportunities for involvement in each aspect of the organization from coordinating a monthly program to participating in discussions about good governance.
Learning Exchanges
Our members represent the broad spectrum of funders in Oregon and Southwest Washington - private and public foundations; corporate giving programs and foundations; trustees and staff; large and small organizations; urban and rural funders; grantmakers who fund in a variety of areas and those focused on a particular need. Through self-organized, member led learning exchanges, members are encouraged to come together by donor type to take advantage to targeted programming, discussions and collaborations.
Family Foundation Learning Exchange
The Family Foundation Learning Exchange brings together members from family foundations with few or no staff. Meetings are held every other month. This a neutral environment highlighted by targeted programming that is meant to encourage conversation and allow members to learn from one another’s experiences.
Corporate Funders Learning Exchange
Our membership includes corporate foundations and giving programs. These members come together every other month to explore issues and discuss best practices.
Affinity Groups
The breadth of our membership extends over 100,000 square miles of funding area. To increase accessibility and strengthen the GRANTMAKERS community outside of the metropolitan area, we support three geographically based funding networks: Southern Oregon, Central Oregon and Southern Willamette Valley Affinity Groups. Like learning exchanges, affinity groups are self-organizing and member led.
Committees
Community members, drawn from our diverse membership, guide the organization by serving on our Board of Directors. Standing and ad hoc committees compliment the Board’s efforts to advance our strategic and organizational objectives. These committees develop and implement GRANTMAKERS’ objectives in the areas of programming, membership, finance, sponsorship, communications, public policy, leadership, and special events & initiatives.