As we near our “grant making season”, our Grant Steering Committee co-chairs Holly and Tammy share two short reads. Each has a very different style and each has a very important message:
Building a Movement for Courageous Practice Change in Philanthropy from the Center for Effective Philanthropy
Answers on grant reports if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders from Vu Le’s blog
Giving while female: Women are more likely to donate to charities than men of equal means, an article about women’s giving, submitted by Pip Denhart.
Intentional Action Toward Equity in Philanthropy, an article on giving through the pandemic, recommended by Tammy Wilhoite.
We are proud to introduce you to our racial equity consultant: Stephanie Montgomery. Beginning in March, Stephanie will be guiding the girlfriends on our journey as we seek to embed racial equity and inclusion throughout our organization from grant making, to membership, member education and leadership.
Think about women you know who may add new perspectives to ninety-nine girlfriends and invite them to learn more at a World Café.
Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) is teaming up with Street Roots for their annual Solution Salon. The free online community discussion about homelessness in our community will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9, 12:00-1:00pm. Register to attend here.
Current volunteer opportunities with Red Door Project and Community Energy Project.
Like most organizations, the Black Parent Initiative (BPI) has really had to pivot due to the pandemic. Learn how they’re helping kids learn from home, supporting parents’ self-care, and more.
In honor of Black History Month, Michelle Hynes shared 28 Days of Black History, a virtual exhibition of 28 works that celebrate Black legacy in the U.S. This exhibition centers the voices of Black LGBTQ leaders and Black leaders with disabilities often diminished in our nation’s history. The daily emails include discussion questions and action items. Subscribe here.
A webinar from the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Taking Stock: Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Racial Equity. The poet at the beginning is pretty stunning and the content is very useful as we think about our work.
We want to welcome our new members to ninety-nine girlfriends. We can't wait to get to know you. We've organized a series of informal "New Member Connections" over the coming months to meet one another, hear stories from returning members, and get questions answered. Register to attend.
As you join or renew your membership, it’s a great time to update or create your Member Profile! Log in to the website and you will see three tabs where you can update your demographic info, skills and interests, and directory profile. Why is this important?
Here’s a recent podcast about the nonprofit sector on the Nonprofit Association of Oregon’s “Public Space”. Listen to local innovator and nonprofit leader Shari Dunn talk about Reimagining the Nonprofit World, with comments about philanthropy, racial equity and more. This podcast is about 25 minutes long, and you can read the transcript instead if you prefer.
New in 2021, members can now expect regular emails every two weeks, generally on Tuesday mornings. Open them for Upcoming Dates & Events, Calls to Action, and News & Announcements. The goal is to keep these emails succinct – you’ll need to follow any included links to find out more on each topic. You can also find the latest on the News & Updates page.
May 1 is the deadline to express interest in volunteering to help with grantmaking for the 2021 grant cycle. Renew or sign up for 2021 membership, sign in to your account, and under the Interests tab, check the box for Grantmaking to let us know you’re interested.