The Pacific NW Global Donors Conference is designed expressly for Northwest grantmakers and philanthropists active and/or curious about global philanthropy.
This is a conference specifically for grantmakers and philanthropists. Who should attend?
- An individual philanthropist with a history in international giving, or interest in learning;
- Foundation trustees or individuals who work with on a public, private, or community foundation that gives internationally or is interested in giving internationally; and/or
- A corporate grantmaker with responsibilities in international giving.
The conference:
- Provides insights and education on many of today’s most significant global issues- including agriculture, climate justice, human rights, technology and more…
- Explores best practices in international grantmaking and increase your confidence as a grantmaker
- Connects you with the growing community of global philanthropists in the Pacific Northwest
Keynote speakers for past conferences have included:
- Kavita Ramdas, Global Fund for Women (2010)
- Bill Gates, Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2010)
- Greg Carr, The Carr Foundation (2011)
- Margaret Larson, host of New Day Northwest, KING 5 Television (2011)
- Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, founder, SV2: Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund and author of Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World (2012)
Conference participants have provided resoundingly positive feedback about the 2010, 2011 and 2012 conferences. Here’s what they had to say:
“Well attended by many active and leading donors and organizations. Good workshop topics and good keynote speakers.”
“[I liked] the opportunity to learn and share about global philanthropy and the way some NGOs are engaged in international development on a smaller, more grassroots scale. I especially enjoyed attending the workshops focused on evaluation of social change work.”
“Great workshops that allow for reflection and depth.”
“The conference focuses on local solutions to global problems.”
“The format and activities were very conducive to networking and meeting others – I feel like I met the majority of participants.“
“The feeling that the PNW is poised, uniquely and significantly to extend ourselves as global citizens through our donor activities in a historic moment of philanthropy.”
“The conference was very well planned to meet the interests of a diverse group of global donors and potential donors.”
“Excellent level of strategic dialogue amongst peer philanthropists.”
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