New Staff Members join the OCF Advised Funds Department

The Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to welcome two new staffers to their Advised Funds Department:

Jennifer Warren Olson will be joining OCF as our new Donor Relations Officer. She comes to OCF with a deep understanding of and experience in philanthropy through her previous work with the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, Grantmakers in Education, the Portland Parks Foundation, as well as helping run an all volunteer nonprofit for 10 years.

Lara Utman will be joining the OCF staff as a Donor Relations Officer dedicated to the Gray Family Fund. Lara has a generalist background with an emphasis on Environmental Studies and program development which will help her move the Gray Environmental Grant program forward. She has worked for Wolftree, Tryon Creek Park, is a metro naturalist and has written curriculum for environmental education K - 12. 

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2008 REGIONAL CONFERENCE

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GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington

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

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

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SPECIAL PROGRAM

Project Streamline

with Jessica Bearman
co-sponsored by GMN Pacific Northwest
Thursday, November 6, 2008
12:00 - 4:00 pm
4:00 - 5:00 pm GMN Pacific Northwest Conversation
Northwest Natural
220 NW Second Avenue
Portland, 6 blocks from the train station


Lunch provided; no cost to individual attendees.
Space is available for 40 attendees
Please RSVP by October 24th.

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FAMILY FOUNDATION LEARNING EXCHANGE

Family Philanthropy Today - Planning for the Future

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Meyer Memorial Trust
425 NW 10th, Suite 400
Portland
Members: $10
Lunch included

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THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Open Spaces

Thursday, November 20, 2008
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Portland

CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE

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Topic: TBA

Sponsor: Pacific Power Foundation
Thursday, December 4, 2008
7:30 – 9:00 am
Portland