PBS: Three Part Series on Philanthropy
PBS: three part series on philanthropy, premieres February 25, 2008 on Nightly Business Report at 6:30 p.m. (2.2008)
http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/features/special/guide-to-giving_home/
Philanthropy is a mission, and it is also an industry. In 2005 alone, charitable contributions to nonprofits topped $250 billion. The three part series “A Guide to Giving” explores trends in personal and corporate philanthropy and also examines nonprofit accountability. Additionally, the site includes links to resources on the social impact of philanthropy.
*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
Five Pine Lodge
Sisters, Oregon
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FAMILY FOUNDATION & CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE
Vetting Grants Management Systems
Thursday, July 10, 2008
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
YWCA, Third Floor Conference Room
1111 SW 10th
Portland
Members $15, Nonmembers $35
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Lunch will be provided.
*Open to all members
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WEBINAR
How Funders Can Choose to Manage Advocacy Campaigns
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
There is no registration fee to participate in the Webinar.
Register online at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB227XB6GB5M8
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THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM
Funder Collaboratives: Why & How Funders Come Together
Sponsor: The Standard
Thursday, July 17, 2008
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland
$15 Members
$35 Non-members
or 503.226.6340
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SOCIAL FORCES & SYSTEM DYNAMICS CONFERENCE
Kaiser Permanente, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, Northwest Health Foundation, and GREX, an affiliate of the A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems
July 17-19, 2008 in Troutdale, Oregon
For more information, visit: http://www.nwhf.org/events/systemshealth.php
