Philanthropy Northwest
Philanthropy Northwest is a regional network of foundations and grantmaking organizations, and a fiscal sponsor of projects to promote and drive philanthropic impact across the United States. The Seattle-based organization was founded in 1976[1] and belongs to the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
Mission
Philanthropy Northwest promotes, facilitates and drives collaborative action by philanthropic organizations to strengthen communities in our region.[2]
Structure
Under the leadership of CEO Jeff Clarke[3] since January 2014,[4] Philanthropy Northwest includes a six-state learning network, a consulting practice and an incubation platform.
- Learning Network: More than 170 foundations and corporate giving programs investing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming and Washington belong to this regional association. Lead sustaining partners include The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Boeing Company, JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft Corporation. A biennial Trends in Northwest Giving report surveys foundations and companies in this six-state region about their charitable giving.[5]
- The Giving Practice: A consulting team that works with philanthropic entities in the Northwest and nationally to develop strategy, improve governance, learn from experience and guide productive collaborations.[6]
- Incubation Platform: Philanthropy Northwest fiscally sponsors innovative philanthropy projects working regionally and nationally, including Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project and Community Democracy Workshop.
Publications
Philanthropy Northwest produces research and reports on topics of philanthropic interest regionally and nationally. Publications released in 2014 and 2015 include Philanthropy and the Renewal of Democracy: Is It Time to Step Up Our Game?,[7] Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and DIY Strategy Improvements: 10 Activities for Community Foundations. It also collects regional grantmaking data for its biennial Trends in Northwest Giving.[8]
Fellows
Philanthropy Northwest launched the Momentum Fellowship in 2015. The program prepares professionals from underrepresented communities, particularly communities of color, for successful careers in the philanthropic sector.[9] Each of the nine fellows is placed participating foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Northwest Health Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Pride Foundation and Rasmuson Foundation.
References
- ↑ "About Us". Philanthropy Northwest.
- ↑ "2014 Conference Partners". Independent Sector. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ "Philanthropy Northwest Names Jeff Clarke as CEO". Alaska Business Monthly. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ "Philanthropy Northwest Welcomes Jeff Clarke as Next CEO". The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ Heim, Kristi (15 April 2010). "Northwest giving trends not as grim as rest of nation". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ "About The Giving Practice". 501 Commons. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ Piereson, James (23 July 2014). "Philanthropists Target Democracy for 'Saving.' Watch Out". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ↑ Gross, Ashley (17 February 2015). "Philanthropy Group Says Foundations Plan To Boost Grantmaking As Assets Recover". KPLU. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ "Momentum Fellowship". Philanthropy Northwest. Retrieved 24 September 2015.