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At GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington our goal is to help those who do good do it better.

We respect that giving away money is not as easy or seamless as it sounds. Everyday, trustees and staff of private, public, family, community and corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, and organized giving circles are making a difference. Effecting communities across Oregon and southwest Washington by distributing money with intention, integrity, and transparency.

GRANTMAKERS allows funders to engage at the local level by providing space - both literally and figuratively - for funders to come together. Through monthly programs, affinity groups, learning exchanges and one-on-one conversations, members address community issues, explore solutions, celebrate successes and share best practices.

GRANTMAKERS gives a local feel to philanthropy's many possibilities.

Norm Smith, The Ford Family Foundation

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*New* Regional Philanthropy Calendar

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2008 REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Click here to access materials from the Oct. 15,16 and 17th conference in Sisters, Oregon.

MEMBER SOCIAL

Celebrating the Holiday Season
Hosted by Harold and Arlene Schnitzer

Thursday, December 18, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
1121 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97205

To Register: or 503.226.6340
**There is no charge for the this program**

THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Philanthropy in this Economy

Learning from the Past to Make it Through Today

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.
To Register: or 503.226.6340

http://www.gosw.org/grant/makers/info/philanthropy_and_the_new_economic_landscape

THIRD THURSDAY PROGRAM

Understanding Climate Change

Looking at Solutions from a Funders Perspective

Thursday, February 19, 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.
To Register: or 503.226.6340