News Archives

2008

February

Justice within Reach

January

Funders Look at Advocacy Beyond Lobbying
Northwest Environmental Grantmakers Information

2007

December

Kaiser Permanente gives $35,000 grant to help Oregon and Washington flood victims

November

The Panel Releases Principles for Good Governance
Education and the Role of Philanthropy

October

Funders Come Together in Eugene. Focus: Effective Site Visits

July

The Lemelson Foundation Announces Recently Approved Projects

March

Funders Explore the Importance of “Birth to Three”
Members Gather to Measure Results

February

PRI Fundamentals for Grantmakers

January

New Study on General Operating Support
Center for Effective Philanthropy Conference
Nonprofits provide essential services in Central Oregon

2006

December

MRG Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!!!
10-year Watershed Restoration Announced
Pension Protection Act of 2006 Materials

October

The Oregon Community Foundation Joins National Effort to Tap Baby Boomers

September

Partnership for Nursing’s Future: Website Launch
Digital Storytelling Brings Together Diverse Funders

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BIENNIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Charting The Course: Moving Forward in Challenging Times

Astoria, Oregon

October 13-15th 2010


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http://www.oldoregon.com/

Webinar: Scaling What Works from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

Introducing Scaling What Works: What is it?  Why should I care?  How do I get involved?

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
2:00 pm (EST)
Free to all grantmakers.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/228693801

Scaling What Works is the three-year initiative that will ensure funders and nonprofits have the tools, resources and skills needed to effectively increase the impact of community programs. During this informational session, Kathleen Enright, GEO’s President and CEO, will outline GEO’s plans for the project, describe how this project complements and supports the Social Innovation Fund, explain how this work fits into GEO’s primary programs, hear your interests and discuss how you can become more involved. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.

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SOCIAL

Summer Social at the Schnitzer’s!

Hosted by Harold and Arlene Schnitzer through the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
1121 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97205
Rooftop Terrace

Beverages and summer appetizers included.

(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340

More details to follow!

 

CORPORATE FUNDERS LEARNING EXCHANGE

Continuing the Conversation

Sponsored by Pacific Power Foundation

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Key Bank Officers, Pac West Building
1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204

$10.00 Members, $35.00 Non-Members
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)or 503.226.6340

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Connecting the Dots: Health, Housing, and the Community Context

Presented by: Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, The Seattle Foundation, and Bullitt Foundation

September 14, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Seattle Lung Association
2625 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

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