Welcome to the GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington Website.

GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington is a network of funders working to strengthen and expand philanthropy and improve the vitality and health of the communities we serve. Our mission is to promote effective philanthropy in Oregon and southwest Washington by providing our members with the services and support they need to succeed.  The organization is a resource for funders, an advocate for ethical and responsible charitable giving and a catalyst for effective philanthropy.

We invite you to explore our website.  Members have access to programs and services, online registration for events, a robust resource section and a member directory.  Non-members can learn about the organization, philanthropy and the work of our members.

Thank you for your interest in GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Get Connected!

Does your Foundation use MicroEdge GIFTS software?  GRANTMAKERS member organization, The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation is currently putting together a users group to share best practices and to have a local contact to ask questions.  If you are interested in joining this group please contact Celeste Grannum at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Shafina Fazal-Gardner at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Must Reads, Hot Links, and New Resources

The Coalition of Communities of Color recently produced a set of recommendations that they hope will have a positive impact on funders and nonprofit organizations serving people of color, immigrants and refugees in our communities.  To view this resource please click HERE.