The Lemelson Foundation - Grants Manager

The Lemelson Foundation celebrates and supports inventors and entrepreneurs in order to strengthen social and economic life.  The Foundation is a private philanthropy established by one of the most prolific U.S. inventors, Jerome Lemelson, and his family. Its resources are used to inspire, encourage and recognize inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, with a growing emphasis on those who harness invention for sustainable development where the needs are greatest.  To date, The Lemelson Foundation has donated or committed more than $130 million in support of its mission.  For more information visit: http://www.lemelson.org

The Grants Manager reports to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and works with all members of the Foundation team to provide management and support of U.S. and international grants and program related investments made by the Foundation. The estimated grant making budget for 2009 is $20M.  The Grants Manager is expected to evaluate and recommend ideas and suggestions to further enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the processing and management of grants. This position requires close coordination with the Foundation’s financial and program teams, grantees and other partners to ensure the grants management process is operating smoothly and meeting the needs of all parties. This position takes a role in working with the Foundation’s legal counsel to understand, document and implement actions to meet legal regulations and guidelines that affect grant making.

The Lemelson Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please send resume and cover letter to: Waldron & Company, Three Centerpointe Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, 503-620-1106, , http://www.waldronhr.com.  The full position description can be viewed at:  http://www.waldronhr.com/files/LemelsonGrantsMgr_SpecDraft.pdf

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FUNDERS CONVERSATION ON HEALTH CARE

Northwest Health Foundation

Conversation with Wendy Wolf of the Maine Health Access Foundation

Thursday, January 8, 2009
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Northwest Health Foundation
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland

Free to members.
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Wendy Wolf will be speaking at the Oregon Health Care Conference the day before. For more information click here.

THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Philanthropy and the Economic Rollercoaster

Thursday, January 15, 2008
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland

$15 members, $35 non-members
Lunch provided.
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http://www.gosw.org/grant/makers/info/philanthropy_and_the_new_economic_landscape

MEMBER BRIEFING - 1 of 3

Affordable Housing & the Oregon Budget

Friday, January 16, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 am
Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 100
Portland

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MEMBER BRIEFING - 2 of 3

Higher Education & the Oregon Budget

Friday, January 23, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 am
Northwest Health Foundation
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland

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additional speakers have been invited

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Health Care & the Oregon Budget

Friday, January 30, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 am
Northwest Health Foundation
221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
Portland

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