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 Robyn Shuey at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Must Reads, Hot Links, and New Resources

Oregon Unlimited: an online commons where Oregonians connect, share information and resources and take collective action for public good. Oregonians said they needed a tool and network like this when Meyer Memorial Trust asked Oregonians for ideas about how it should spend $1 million in 2010. As ideas were submitted, it became clear that–even in the 21st century–there was no free and open tool for Oregonians from every part of the state and every walk of life and every field of interest to discover and connect with one another. Get engaged at www.oregonunlimited.org.

2013 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey Results - Nonprofit Finance Fund, supported by Bank of America Charitable Foundation surveyed over 6,000 members of the nonprofit sector to craft a compelling picture of a changing sector.  Check it out HERE.

Exempt Organizations Select Check, is an online search tool put out by the IRS.  This search tool will allow donors to check on nonprofit’s IRS 501 c 3 status with just a few clicks!  Click HERE to try it out!

Updated Resource Pages GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington has been hard at work updating our resource library on our website.  Use this site for all of your needs - from Grantmaking basics, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Grants Management - we’ve got what you need!  Check it out HERE.  If you need your login credentials, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).