Philanthropy Northwest

At Philanthropy Northwest we are committed to a future of equity and racial justice for all, grounded in the power of collective possibility. Join us in shaping a philanthropic ecosystem that is creative, joyful and transformative! You can learn more about our refreshed mission, vision and values here: https://ow.ly/8S1350R5SYw

We had a blast connecting with our network last night at our BIPOC Folks happy hour in Portland! ??Thank you to all who joined us for thoughtful conversations, great company and amazing food and drinks. A special shoutout to Dashiell Elliott with GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington for co-hosting this fantastic event! ???? #PhilanthropyNorthwest

Exciting news from our partners at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project! ?? We're thrilled to be part of this new chapter as our team at The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest is ready to meet the growing demand for #trustbasedphilanthropy consulting. In July, TBPP led our senior advisors through an intensive, multi-day session to deepen our approach in supporting trust-based organizational change. Advancing trust-based practices is a key priority in our strategic plan, and it’s exciting to see this come to life! Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gAYthf5r

??Have you registered for our upcoming Network Call on Friday, September 20? We’ll hear from ArtsFund, a Seattle-based arts institution that has been providing unrestricted grant funding for over 50 years, alongside funders giving grants directly to individual artists. We'll also dive into emerging trends with Grantmakers in the Arts! Register for the conversation here: https://ow.ly/cw6650Tkp2O

??Join us next Wednesday, September 18, for our BIPOC Folks in Philanthropy - Generative Conflict call. This session offers a safe space for BIPOC individuals to explore the complexities of conflict, particularly through the lens of social identities and power dynamics. We’ll dive into strategies to recover from biased communication and tackle difficult conversations head-on. Facilitators Karine Joy Williams (KJ) and Antasia J. Williams (AJ) will guide participants through a framework to engage in constructive dialogue and feedback. ??Register here: https://ow.ly/oWPj50SzecP

???? Highlights from our recent Centering Conversations event at the Wonder of Women Int’l gallery! We had an incredible evening with Chanda Smith Baker, Andrea Caupain Sanderson with BIPOC ED Coalition and Karen Toering with Magic Cabinet celebrating the work, impact and leadership of Black women in philanthropy. A big thank you to our team, Mares Asfaha, Michaela Brown and Nancy Sanabria (she/her), for facilitating and to everyone who joined—let’s continue to uplift and support one another in our work! #VoiceVisionValue #BlackWomenLeadingPhilanthropy Voice. Vision. Value. Black Women Leading Philanthropy

It's #MemberBenefitMonday!?? As a Philanthropy Northwest member, you get access to exclusive member rates for our signature events, including our conference! ?? Don’t miss out—explore all your member benefits here: https://lnkd.in/gWM3VekR And be sure to register for #PNW24 while spots are still available! https://ow.ly/SMEZ50ThXk0

????In the spirit of building more equitable and thriving communities, we asked our core Environmental Justice Thriving Communities (EJTC) Grantmaking Program team to share some of their favorite environmental reads and films. Here’s what they couldn’t wait to recommend: https://ow.ly/jyNr50TgWm9

At our last Network Call, we explored foundations choosing to sunset. This intentional process involves thoughtful planning to support grantees, staff and trustees. We were fortunate to hear from Blanch Vance with The Grove Foundation and Kathy Edwards and Melanie Matthews with the CEDARMERE FOUNDATION, who are both navigating this journey. Check out our blog recapping the insights on the why, considerations and resources around sunsetting: https://ow.ly/CUpZ50TeP3E #sunsetting #spendingdown #spendingout

We’re excited to invite #BIPOC professionals in #philanthropy to our upcoming happy hour in Portland, co-hosted with GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington! ????? On September 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, join us for an evening of connection and great food and drinks. This gathering is a fantastic opportunity to network and build community with fellow BIPOC peers in the sector. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/gphq50SzcBf